ULTRAPRIMES, has anyone tried?

[Sven Seynaeve]

If you'd like to purchase ultraprimes, what's the cheapest and best way to do it.
Get in touch with zeiss itself, or ARRI. Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[Sven Seynaeve]

Ealier there has been mentioned that Arri would make some discounts for redusers, would this be for these items as well you suppose?

 

[Jim McKinney]

As far as results go, I was extremely impressed with the little 2.1 lenses...I haven't used them in over 10 years and I forgot how sharp these little buggers are, especially the 32mm. It looked great, very sharp image and nice contrast. The Ultra Prime had a much warmer look though...but considering the price difference the 2.1's are a very nice value.

That's great news, because I just bought a set! ;-)

 

[Jim McKinney]

No, I have two bodies...need both sets.

I do have a extra 16mm and 20mm I will be selling soon, or trading for a 24mm and 100mm.

Yo digitalFX, I'd be more than happy to take that 20mm off your hands. And I'm planning to come to the Mardi Gras - though I'm hoping to get a 20 or 24 before then.

 

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

Here is my set:
Arri Zeiss UltraPrime Set
• Arri Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2
• Arri Zeiss16mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 24mm UltraPrime LDS T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 32mm UltraPrime LDS T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 50mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 85mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 135mm UltraPrime T1.9

My next addition will be the 180mm, a very sweet lens.

But of course you can order whatever focal lengths you want...these are the typical lenses, they also have the in-between fl's.

http://www.arri.com/prod/cam/ult_e.htm#focallength

Thats funny, my three favorite lenses are not there 28mm,40mm,65mm!

 

[Michael Lindsay]

Thats funny, my three favorite lenses are not there 28mm,40mm,65mm!

Curious as to why they are your three favourite lenses?

thanks

Michael

 

[Greg M]

Thats funny, my three favorite lenses are not there 28mm,40mm,65mm!

Those are the least common lenses, most DP's prefer the 24, 32, 50 in the Ultras. Any particular reason you prefer the other lenses?

 

[laperal@info.com.ph]

Here is the info on them Zeiss Ultra prime lenses:
http://www.arri.com/entry/products.htm

Oli
Red #675
Area: South east Asia

 

[Stephen Williams]

Those are the least common lenses, most DP's prefer the 24, 32, 50 in the Ultras. Any particular reason you prefer the other lenses?

Hi,

Often we don't get a choice as the rental house knows best.

Stephen

 

[Greg M]

Hi,

Often we don't get a choice as the rental house knows best.

Stephen

Well, the Rental Houses I deal with stock what we want...not what they want us to use. If that wasnt the case they would not remain in business long.

 

[arturrito]

First..great Suspicition from Brian Przypek, nice. And Im planning to purchase any of Ultras but someone knows about USA dealer, distributor or prices? We're working in Argentina but all gear purchases and cameras was done in USA. Thanks a lot.

 

[Fredrik Callinggard]

Those are the least common lenses, most DP's prefer the 24, 32, 50 in the Ultras. Any particular reason you prefer the other lenses?

Actually the 65mm is well known for it's beauty. It's the perfect lens for beauty portraits. On the Cooke S4's it even has soft focus attachments as an option, just for that purpose.
I'd say that favorite lenses are 24, 32 and 65 (coming from a european opinion).


fred

 

[Mitch Gross]

First..great Suspicition from Brian Przypek, nice. And Im planning to purchase any of Ultras but someone knows about USA dealer, distributor or prices? We're working in Argentina but all gear purchases and cameras was done in USA. Thanks a lot.

You can buy Ultra Primes from us at Abel.

Mitch Gross
Technical Director of Rentals
Abel Cine Tech

 

[Mark L. Pederson]

You can buy Ultra Primes from us at Abel.

Mitch Gross
Technical Director of Rentals
Abel Cine Tech

We have rented the Ultras non-stop from Abel since we got our Red cameras. They are just awesome.

 

[Stephen Williams]

Well, the Rental Houses I deal with stock what we want...not what they want us to use. If that wasnt the case they would not remain in business long.

Hi,

There are 1 set of Cooke S4's & 2 Arr 435's in Switzerland, 2 years ago there was just 1 435 & no Cookes! The most modern sync sound camera is a Arri 535. As it happens there are 2 film rental houses but budgets are rather low so they mainly stock Arri III's !

Stephen

 

[Adrian T.]

We have rented the Ultras non-stop from Abel since we got our Red cameras. They are just awesome.

The Ultras, Abel, or the Red Cams?

 

[Mitch Gross]

The Ultras, Abel, or the Red Cams?

I'd like to think all of the above!

Mitch
Abel Cine Tech

 

[Mark L. Pederson]

I'd like to think all of the above!

Mitch
Abel Cine Tech

yup. except that Mitch guy (just kiddin!)

done business with Abel FOREVER. A couple feature films per year. They have saved my ass many, many times.

As far as Ultras - well ... I am NOT a DP - (I do shoot some) - but I look at endless footage in a "R&D based" post environment - with many applications - I LOVE the images you get with Ultra Primes. And do I like the size of the lenses for focus. Only glass that compares IMHO is Cooke S4s. Again, I'm not a DP.

As far as Red goes ... well ... they defy all logic and probability, surpass any liberal expectations - and they are fun, cool and exciting too.

 

[Evin Grant]

I'm always dropping by Abel in Burbank, they're great there, Juliette really took care of collimating my standard speed set and at a very reasonable price too. They also have an awesome Zacuto display where you can build little pieces for your rig. I think they are about to or just took delivery or of an Ultra Prime set in Burbank.

 

[Sam Druckerman]

Juliette really took care of collimating my standard speed set and at a very reasonable price too.

A BIG + 1 .....

Can not say enough Good things about "Juliette"... Highly recommended.