Nikon VS Zeiss

[Sanjin Jukic]

Thanks alot Sanjin, very kind of you, that's a pretty darn good connection for a home server. No chance of doing that here in the UK where I'm based, still can only get 256kb upload... ouch.

I only suggested the flash since it would be such a small file that it could be posted permanently, but you're entirely correct.

In your opinion do you prefer the Zeiss to the Nikkor. I prefer the look of the build quality of the zeiss but I've read that it suffers in cold temperatures with stiffening so perhaps looks are deceiving.

Home server - an old Power Mac PPC G3 upgraded with Sonnet card to G4 and also an old version of Mac OS X Server 10.3.9. Connection cable network.
Sometimes to live in Austria is pleasure.

"do you prefer the Zeiss to the Nikkor?" - I prefer to get both if it is possible.

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

I didn't say the Nikkor was better, just on par with the Zeiss ZF. I have'nt tested them yet but from the research I've seen there is no Increase in resolution (especially wide open) for the extra $.
I do think they will offer very nice imaging, although traditionally Zeiss lenses are cooler (Color not hipness). Now if I can only find way to make a Van Dutch brand lens line.
oster_stupid:

Maybe Zeiss are cooler and Nikkors are warmer. The RED ONE will tell us the truth very soon. And it is all about still lenses. To compare with stories about cine lenses you could say Zeiss are sharper than Cookes. Now I could quote Michael Ballhaus, ASC what he said on The Departed interview (it is some kind of advertising but...):

"Q:There are always discussions about the inherent look of lenses.
How would you characterize the Master Primes?

Michael Ballhaus: There are colleagues of mine that prefer Cooke lenses because they think they are softer. I must say that if I want something soft I can easily do it with filters. I don't need the lens to be soft. I want a lens that can do it all. If I want an unfiltered, sharp and precise look, than Zeiss lenses are the best. And the Master Primes have even more resolution than other lenses, they are even sharper and have more resolution. If I want a softer look, I use a filter. There are a number of excellent filters available that I like to use, for instance the Classic filters from Schneider are outstanding. That is why I prefer lenses that give me all the options."

Link
http://www.arri.de/news/newsletter/articles/0906/ballhaus.html

And Michael Ballhaus shot on Kodak 5218 etc. We will shoot digital on RED 4K.

Also my like "Van Dutch brand" lens line will get today Nikkor A 50mm f1.4 and S16 lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar 10-100 T2. Both used of course. And I am happy with my mix lens option. Now I think to add some Schneider Classic filters, some NDs and Magenta 3 for sure.

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Add two new lenses to my kit for the RED ONE

Add two new lenses to my kit for the RED ONE

Reort from today march 12, 2007.

I did not get Nikkor A 50mm f/1.4 because it was not in a good condition.
I chanded my mind and took Leica Telyt 20cm f/1:4,5 Visoflex,

have a look below

also I have got Arriflex/Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 10-100mm f/2,8 that is S16 allround zoom for run&gun 2K REDCODE shooting with the RED ONE.

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Standard Arri mount to PL adapter arrived today

Standard Arri mount to PL adapter arrived today

Arriflex "B" mount to PL adapter arrived today from the Visual Products Inc.(link) Now it is attached on the lens Arriflex/Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 10-100mm f/2,8. Have a look at the picture below. But no any chance to test it before the RED ONE ships sometimes early Fall 2007.

 

[chuck colburn]

Hey Sanjin,

Nice looking machine work on that adapter. You can test your lens before you get your camera. Take it to a motion picture equipment rental house and they can pop it on their auto-collimator and thru the lens projector, which should tell you at least (more actually) as much as a film test would.

Chuck

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

Thanks Chuck,

there is Arri Austria rental here in Vienna. I will try it for sure.

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

One more Zeiss zoom. Soon I will get for a good price one 35mm Zeiss cine zoom lens. More later. Stay tuned.