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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

New Cooke Panchros anybody?

Congrats on your purchase Christopher, i am literally dying with envy :) look forward to hearing how they go. Out of interest, how long does one have to wait for a set to ship once the cash is down? I assume everything from Cooke is made to order.. 6 weeks?
 
Great thread guys. I'm very interested to hear the experiences ... these are more in my "current" price range than the S4's or 5i's and I do happen to love the "Cooke look" especially because it seems to me (subjectively) to give digital more of that filmic feeling.

However, I'm most likely going to put my current lens budget toward the Leica S lenses, since I will be getting an S2P body before the end of the month. Granted, there are some limitations -- no focus markings being the biggest one, as well as the degrees of rotation. Also focal length availability at the moment kinda sucks -- they currently just have a 35, 70, 120 and 180 ... with the 24 coming as well as a zoom and a possible super fast 100. Hopefully a 50 as well.

However, the optical quality is astonishing, some say the best still lenses ever produced. I hear that Leica designed them to resolve all the detail inherent in sensors even beyond their current 37MP "S" Body ... and they cover beyond full frame. They will also be able to take advantage of the autofocus feature of the Epic, and for me that's a plus, since I won't be working with actors and focus marks all that much for now. Mostly models speaking into the camera, interviews, documentary-style stuff, etc.

Pricewise, they are about the same as the Panchros ... some focal lengths a little less, some a little more ... and I could easily see myself building a Leica "S" set of 24, 35, 50, 70, and then 100 or 120. And it would go on my S35 Epic as well as the FF version in 2012.

In a perfect world I would have these for still work and for when I wanted autofocus on the Epic ... and then the Cooke 5i or Leica C series for more hardcore narrative work. However, if budget didn't allow for that and I found myself in dire need of true cine lenses ... I would still very much consider the Cooke Panchros.

Sorry for the rambling, still very much looking forward to hearing more about these :)

Anthony
 
Christopher Barrett said:
I just got a voicemail from ZGC a couple minutes ago. 2 weeks from Cooke to them and then on to me after a Quality Control check.

Psyched!
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Congrats!! But damn, we have to wait 2-3 weeks for your thoughts on them???? :-(
 
I am going to be so antsy! And man, if you can get one set of lenses to work for your still AND motion work that will be the shit.

I would LOVE that... however this is my still camera.

I fantasize about an Epic only kit, using Canon TS-E's for architecture... but I'm not even happy with the 5d2 quality on stills. Then again....HDRx stills....mmmm.
 
Christopher Barrett said:
I am going to be so antsy! And man, if you can get one set of lenses to work for your still AND motion work that will be the shit.

I would LOVE that... however this is my still camera.

I fantasize about an Epic only kit, using Canon TS-E's for architecture... but I'm not even happy with the 5d2 quality on stills. Then again....HDRx™ stills....mmmm.
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Yes, I hope to be one of the first "testers" of S lenses on the Epic and will definitely let everyone know my experience. Just hoping the mount will be ready at release :)

Interesting camera! I must admit I know nothing about "tech" cameras ... but find it interesting because the name sounds futuristic but the cameras look so retro in design to me. I didn't even recognize it as a "camera" at first. Very cool.

Chris which camera are you going to be primarily using the Panchros with?
 
Yeah, when I'm out in the field, people are like "that's a... camera?" Heh. Really only useful for Architecture and Landscapes.

The Panchros will go on the R1. I've only had that since October, so I'll prolly put off an Epic purchase till late 2011... you know, once the wallets recovered :)
 
The Cooke Look

The Cooke Look

The Panchros look like some great lenses. There really is a "Cooke Look."

My wife was watching "Pride and Prejudice" with Keira Knightley and I caught part of it and was admiring the cinematography and thought to myself... "I bet this was shot with Cooke lenses." It had that look. Turns out they used S4's.

The Cookes produce a really pretty image and that really is the most important aspect of a lens. Enjoy those lenses and post some footage when you get the time.
 
Jeremy, great testimonial! So true about narrative mostly shooting T2.8 or smaller. I think these may be just the right balance between quality and affordability :)

I'm really hoping they will cover Epic's 5K sensor....

Cheers,

Paul
 
With RED's 5K being 1.89:1 aspect, the image circle is not as big as people want to think. Anything over a 31mm image circle should do it in most cases. As always, it's best to test and see for sure.
 
Just got a set of Panchros, and a Varotal 18-100 T3.

Gorgeous, gorgeous lenses. The image is stunning. Got to test the 18-100 on a MX for checkout before purchase. Simple wonderful piece of glass.

Been testing the iPanchros on my F3. Stunning is the only word that describes the look.
 
Absolutely agree...stunning.

I try to get mine on every job, just love working with them. don't you love the form factor as well? they will be wonderful on the Epic.
 
Robert Horwell said:
Absolutely agree...stunning.

I try to get mine on every job, just love working with them. don't you love the form factor as well? they will be wonderful on the Epic.
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The size and weight is such a pleasure.
 
Sven Seynaeve said:
Could someone provide some footage please, i'm considering them but like to see something...
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Look at anything shot on S4's. they look exactly like that, they are designed to cut with S4's interms of sharpness and color and contrast.

Pretend they are S4's that are stuck at a T2.8.
 
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