Cinematic Video Lens Kit for Under $300!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

So sorry about the sound in this video guys! Make a big whoopsie! Have a great day!

[@alexm7582]

I have a Panasonic Gh4, which adaptor would be needed to use these lenses? Love your videos man! I'm tryna start shooting a short film by September at the earliest!

[@Kommentarkanal-pc5nl]

Amazing new set up

[@esjb86]

DSLR Video Shooter hey, love the vid - I have a G7 what mount would you consider me purchasing? I would like to buy a few of these lenses for my collection

[@riparianstudios]

We all make a whoopsie now and again!

[@TheBestestNumberOne]

@@alexm7582 You need a Micro 4/3 to M43 adapter to shoot with these lenses on your GH4. Just make sure when you buy the lenses that you are buying the M42 screw mount version of the lenses. hope this answered your question. Happy shooting

[@riparianstudios]

"Hi everyone, I'm Caleb with DSLR Video Shooter and I just picked up these lenses for just $256" ***Price on eBay spikes 1000 percent*** ;)

[@TheJ_G]

Kit Kohler No joke. Every lens on the list is already around $100 a pop.

[@Abatos]

cri

[@lazarusvillagomez]

Just say the 35mm going 100$

[@michelrms]

I was just thinking about it...

[@PHlophe]

you have the longest name ever.

[@RJMPictures]

I have quite a few of these lenses already in my collection. They are gems. I also like the softer look for moody videos. I could also add that for shooting on these newer camera sensors, especially the larger 42mp A7R III, we are actually asking a lot from these lenses since they were never intended to resolve on these current sensors. That being said, at 4K, I think they do an excellent job and the value for the money cannot be beaten!

[@uorvideo767]

Caleb, I really appreciate the generosity of your videos. What I mean by that is: a) you are concise, so you don't waste your viewers' time (and yet your energy is calm rather than the hyped-up vibe that some aspiring tutorial gurus go for) b) You back up all of your suggestions with web links, saving your viewers TONS of research time. That attention to detail extends even to your suggestion to adapt the vintage lenses to Canon EF, then use one EF - NEX (Sony E) adapter on a Sony camera -- with links to recommended adapters. As I said, this thoroughness strikes me as generous. c) You are always cognizant that many people don't have budget for buying the top of the line / trendiest brand name gear, much of which is bizarrely overpriced. You mention Canon FD lenses as another popular (yet more expensive) option for vintage manual lenses. I would LOVE to see a comparison of some of the leading vintage lenses: Chinon vs. Asahi Pentax Super Takumar vs. Canon FD vs. Nikkor ... and maybe throw in a Leica M from the 1980s for the high end. This is great stuff. I will happily point undergraduate film students to your channel.

[@MarkHoltze]

HUGE fan of adapted vintage lenses for CINE use. You can scale them right up to commercial production film and TV work as well. There is a massive professional DP group that has their own adapted vintage for their commercial work. It's legit, from budget straight up the line to professional. Great video dude.

[@MatthewHinmanTexas]

I've seen amazing stuff done with the old Russian Helios lenses adapted to EF. Going for $50-$100 on eBay, super clean.

[@MarkHoltze]

@@MatthewHinmanTexas Russian glass gets a lot of attention, but check out SMC Takumar M42 mounts. Those are photography's best kept secrets ;)

[@jonathanmathews7673]

To everyone saying prices were way higher, they are DOWN again. Not AS low but I just got the 135mm, 1 50mm, 35mm and 28mm for $280 shipped. I did have to buy 2 different adapters for about $60 bucks, but 4 for just over $300 feels pretty nice! Thanks for the tip!

[@dag221]

I got the 135mm after watching this video a few months ago for my new Sony A7iii but didn't use it until today. Wow is all I can really say. The tactile feel of the aperture ring and the smooth resistance of the focus ring had me hooked immediately. I was completely and immediately hooked on pulling focus. This thing blew me away and I can't wait to take it out and shoot with it tomorrow.

[@MomentumProductions1992]

Bro you are definitely one of the few KZbinrs who has the cleanest lighting!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Aw thanks man!

[@franklinmichael671]

Looking forward to more vintage lens reviews, I love the look as opposed to the overly sharp digital look.

[@Lexington101]

Great video, between eBay and Etsy I found: 28mm 2.8 35mm 2.8 1:2.8 50mm 1:2 55mm 1.7 200mm 3.5 Total $219.05 (including shipping and tax) FotodioX Mount Adapter for M42 Lens to Micro Four Thirds Camera B&H $10.36

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Oh wow! Great price!

[@Lexington101]

@@dslrvideoshooter Have you ever checked out - www.etsy.com

[@andinbriwel1092]

It’s a great way to go. Ebay is hit and miss for condition, but a big thing to check besides scratches, internal contamination, fungus and haze, is play in the focus ring and the iris ring. Allot of these vintage 35mm format lenses can have some wear and play in the focus that makes the image shift as you make adjustments. So run it through its paces and make sure everything is good before you permanently make it part of your kit. Might need to go through a few copies before you find a good one.

[@DanielTroyer]

I have a set I’ve just built. All m42 Mount. Vivitar 20mm 3.8, Vivitar 24mm 2.8, Vivitar 28mm 2.5, Auto Sears 55 1.4, Vivitar 135 2.8, Auto Sears 300mm 5.5. Love these lenses.

[@alanbesedin]

Dude, amazing video! Loving the vintage lens content! Used to have a bunch of Chinon lenses, but never went as far as building a whole set. Amazing value for money!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

All hail the vintage lens king!!! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@geraldundone]

Pretty smooth transition to the new set. New, but familiar. Great job!

[@bryanauer]

needs more purple! LOL

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thanks boss!

[@HighlyTheoretical]

Really cool that you're sponsoring yourself. A very professional way to advertise educational products you made.

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

FINALLY SOMEONE RECOGNIZES THESE LENSES!!! I had some for a while and couldn't find ANYTHING on these guys. Dirt cheap, full frame, awesome colors.

[@AndroidBasha]

dude, at first I thought I clicked on an UnboxTherapy video by mistake

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I definitely see it now too!

[@ElectroFalcon]

Same

[@lukeflanagan1796]

Underrated comment

[@fasti8993]

Can you do a video on how you 3d-printed the focus gear?

[@daamericanese]

*sees video posted* *Goes to ebay to purchase 28mm and 35mm* *find some of each for $20-$30* *clicks buy now* "Sorry this item is out of stock" Caleb... You're a blessing and a curse my man...

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Its a doubled edged sword for sure! Hate and love doing it! Should start a private club where we share this info but don't mess up the market.

[@marcopervo]

Combos with complete (or mostly) lens sets are some the best deals because buyers are largely seeking out individual lenses to fill a gap in their set. You can often buy a package with a one highly desirable lens for less than it sells on it's own, and the other lenses can than be sold to pay for the pick of the litter.

[@akiroyuki4514]

I own the 28 and I love it. It's sharp wide open and the color are good and warm. My is softer at 2.8 and the right side is muddy maybe off center but I love it 🥰🥰 Easy to focus so go for it. I got mine for around 22€

[@lanceroth5588]

I literally posted an Auto Chinon 55mm 1.4 on Ebay that has been sitting in my gear pile earlier this week. I was wondering why it has so many bids & watchers, until I saw this video haha! Great video, and thanks for the extra bids coming my way!

[@german2s]

I was just looking for m42 mount lenses to pair it with my helios 44m when the ring belt. Really appreciate your contribution for low budget filmmaker starters

[@personal61319]

Funny timing was legit just searching around for Cine lenses, vintage and affordable. Long time sub...great stuff dude

[@bryanauer]

weird how that happens!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you Dawwal!

[@rolandmatters1619]

I’ve done similar but with Takumar SMC screw mount lenses. They translate beautifully to video.

[@pipopipo6477]

The SMC Takumars are way superior lenses!

[@bulcub]

will those lens work on sony cameras? and which models? thanks

[@gabrielshepard]

@@bulcub youd have to have the ability to convert the lens mount to your cameras body's mount.... most of the mirrorless cameras have a very expensive selection of converter rings available to them.... except when talking canon to nikon or nikon to canon is about the only exceptions

[@BradPowellVideo]

Hey Caleb, Thanks for this great video. I just did some searching and found a Chinon CE-4 35mm camera with a 50mm 1.9 + 28mm 2.8 + 135mm 2.8 - all for $49.99 on Etsy!!! OMG what a score! :)

[@gillesmatheronpro]

wow... I remember using such a 55mm Chinon lens. With great results in landscape photography. Nice to know this gear still performs today. And thank you Caleb for refreshing our tired minds ! ✋🙂

[@electonictronic]

Chinon is a Japanese brand, but some part of its history has roots on Samyang. Rokinon, Samyang, XEEN, and some part of Chinon lenses were all manufactured in a small-scale factory in southern South Korea.

[@SergeGolikov]

I like the way you have given this vintage glass a consistent look by using the step up rings and focusing gears, very clever! I shoot on GH5, G9 and S5 FF. My go to and favorite vintage glass includes; SMC Pentax 50mm f1.4, Canon FDL 50mm f1.8, Nikkor 105mm f2.5, Canon FDL 70~210 f4 and the Fujinon 55mm f1.8. The highlight roll off and micro contrast as well as color rendition produces FILMIC quality images which modern glass just does not give. And I have the excellent Leica 10~25mm f1.7 beast! LIKED and SUBED 👍

[@nightbeat1media]

I have been collecting vintage glass for awhile, amazingly from garage sales and flea markets. They have a distinctive look I feel that modern lenses don’t.

[@bertolbretch]

I've been shooting for years. In fact I started in Black&white developing my own stuff. My first camera was my brother's Nikon F and then a Pentax K1000. I'm shooting mostly sport events and show. (beside the usual landscape and family souvenirs in vacation). I don't quite get why you would want to shoot with old "mushy" stuff... even though it was amazing for the time. Sorry... interesting however. I may, one day, get to use of my old Nikkor 28mm 2.8 circa 1980!

[@SANDERVANDERVEEN_]

Recently got a M42 adapter for my A7r3, had some 50 1.8 a 135 and a 28 laying around. Works fine! (diff. brand)

[@htorres1stk]

Thanks for sharing how great the Chinon lenses are. I have been using them for several years (35mm 2.8, 55mm 1.7, and the 135mm 2.8) love these lenses.

[@perraultstudios7010]

Thanks Jacob! I've been working on this collection for sometime now, found the 50mm f1.7 for $10 at a antique store, and the 135 f2.8 for $35 at another. After seeing this video I'll continue to look for the rest...happy hunting.

[@Chinois]

Looking like Unbox Therapy tbh haha looks nice tho

[@photographer-at-large9795]

Chinoismedia more like D2D Dave Lee standing desk

[@Democratese]

That is exactly how I felt. If this was a step and a half brighter it'd be the exact same.

[@frankfeng2701]

Unbox Therapy shoots more ultra wide angle.

[@zacharybohlman4069]

UT is also a scam artist

[@gavingynert2455]

@@zacharybohlman4069 No he's not! I am!

[@NickGranville]

man, how many vintage lenses do you have now? Must be quite the collection. A personal favourite of mine is the helios 44-2 58mm f2. That lens is just superb. Everyone talks about the swirly bokeh but for me the thing that I love about it is the colour, which is extremely flattering on skin tones. It has a look.

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Cison are great lenses also. I have a few that were made for Pentax K mount, and M42. I have added adapters for my Canon EF mount. Works great. Just be sure to remove the aperture control arm sticking out the back. Thanks for your video.

[@Mu3azOsman]

loving the new lighting, and these lenses are beautiful!

[@ScottJWaldron]

I had the Chinon 55mm f/1.7 M42 mount lens back in my Pentax days. It was really nice! I do regret letting it go when I switched to Nikon DSLRs in ~2012 because now that I have mirrorless camera it would have been much more usable. Nice video. :)

[@ferrods]

Man, I love the new set design! Super clean.

[@thedondeluxe6941]

A lot of these old lenses are actually super nice for modern high res digital cameras. Both for video and for stills. My favourites are the Takumars and the Zuikos. But shhhhhhhhh, don't tell ebay!

[@perlmunger]

I have a 3d printer as well. Would love not only to see your files for that, but an episode on that whole workflow would be awesome!

[@98JamesNixon]

Love this kind of content, reminds me of some of your older videos that originally got me subscribed

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I'm so excited to get back to this stuff!

[@tjh44961]

I've watched your "bargain lenses" videos before, and they're always very interesting. What is also interesting is how one of these videos drives up the prices of the lenses covered on eBay! I have a whole collection of Nikon manual lenses from the 1960's to 80's, and an adapter for my Panasonic G7. Think I'll try out some of them!

[@vizcayacreative7180]

Hi Caleb, I love the studio lighting setup you did in this video! Very clean and dynamic with the big halo of light around you. I am starting a KZbin channel and creating my video set-up right now. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me how to achieve that big beautiful halo of light around you. It looks like you are using a 3 light setup- #1 light is a big spotlight with big softbox or diffuser panel directly in front of you to achieve the halo effect and light the table, #2 light is from the side as your key light to light up your face, #3 light is a rim light up behind you to light up your hat and the darker side of the face. Is this correct? Btw, I love all your videos and the way you explain everything is so clear and helpful!

[@freddymakesamovie6015]

Might be a bit off topic, but is there a chance you can cover in a future video the process of 3D printing your focus rings? I just got a printer myself, but I found your use of it brilliant! Thank you in advance, great video, and fantastic lenses covered here!

[@cyriksfilmshobbies9587]

Hey ! I'm looking for the same thing, did you got some info ? :)

[@jas_bataille]

This is great. The most affordable cine-zoom I know are the Navitar super-16mm zoom and they are AMAZING. I mean they see that your eyes see, it's incredible, sharpest lenses I have ever had, you can find them for betweem 300 and 400$ in eBay, try to get your hands on a benchmarked versions adapted for MFT. Get this on a BM4K and you're gonna be ready for Netflix.

[@jas_bataille]

Oh and also the range is like 22-220mm at f1.8 it is CRAZY

[@RobertWedderburn]

This is such a bargain! Thanks for creating and sharing this video Caleb!!

[@faceicu]

Wow, you caused a price spike !!! Please don't talk about the super takumars lol

[@janspatschek3717]

Gotta snatch them all before he eventually does :D

[@retratosybodas]

Why would you say this he probably didn't even knew about them.

[@miguelespinoza2518]

Taks is where it's at. Love my set

[@CedricLaurenty]

Yes so much so this video should have its titled removed and have all mentions about price anoted as *affordable.

[@SWATxPolicy]

Every “budget” video he has made has raised the price of them it’s annoying 😂

[@silverlightphotoco]

I really like the lighting😃 I think the darker set was causing some banding due to the KZbin compression methods. REALLY good attitude of you to take feedback from the comments and improve your quality!!!

[@kwhite11121]

New lighting looks great

[@OliverH93]

Hey Caleb, where did you get focus gears for them? I was actually looking to pick up a couple, then this vid sealed the deal. I just wondered where to get the focus gears, and what size. Could you also tell me what you use to get a cap on them, do you just by step-up rings then a standard cap? Thanks for all the vids!

[@JaxsonNZ]

Bottom line, with a mirrorless body you can adapt to many different lens mounts fairly cheaply and easily. In older lenses you're talking manual focus but that doesn't have to be scary. Pentax made a huge range of really solid metal prime/zoom lens that are just awesome. Get out there and get creative, you don't need to play the newest gear game, focus on making rather than gear dreaming. Nice video.

[@notetoself066]

I almost exclusively shoot on my Sony camera with old Pentax-M lenses. Similar situation to this. Great bang for the buck and some of the Pentax glass is awesome.

[@evilpigskin]

So you use adapters for those? Mine is E-mount.

[@RicoResolves]

Finally! For once I'm on time to watch your video (before it blows up).

[@GuillaumeBay]

The setup looks really nice, simple but pretty !

[@superkalifragilischt]

Thank you for this video! I have the Chinon 200mm laying around and now I know what to do with it :)

[@alexciprian]

Love the new lighting. Looks spectacular 👌

[@YuPhourn]

supper fun for lots of lens! display and review, I always watch your video review. well done!

[@May-May-Sue]

Crispy crisp 😍 Love the vibe of the video! Just subscribe 😍😍😍

[@spritual_enlightenment]

Cleaner background with enough shadow looks good.

[@RichLackey]

These look fantastic. M42 mount I can use on my old Zenit SLR too.

[@TheFilmmakingChannel]

The lenses look surprisingly good. If you didn’t tell I wouldn’t be able to tell they were vintage glass.

[@itsBritss]

Reminds me of your firsts videos which I used to watch on vimeo sometimes If I recall correctly. Looks clean and cool.

[@mattmiller1585]

Very smooth, flattering looking light setup!

[@MrPipDarty]

sadly just found this video as these lenses are scarce and far more expensive now on Ebay it seems but DEFINITELY something im keeping an eye out for love the look!

[@stevenligthert]

Nice video, thanks for making it! One of the things that distinguishes lenses for me is how to they are able in coping with strong backlighting: are they able to retain colors, nuances and such. For instance, my Nikon AF-D 50mm with a planar lens design is on the one hand a steal for use indoors, but a nightmare when using outside. It literally shows no contrast whatsoever when shooting in harsh sunlight (and I live in the Netherlands, where there is not so much sun, mind you).

[@reanetsemoleleki8219]

You should do a video on how you printed those focus rings. I mean, I can guess how, but still. Looks way more elegant than the zip tie looking solutions I've seen.

[@yesofcourse3324]

Bruh, I clicked on one of the eBay links and EACH one of them costs $600+ 😂

[@jugger8486]

i found the 135 for $40

[@Ben-rz9cf]

Thats what happens when a popular youtuber overhypes a vintage lens lol it always goes back down after the bounce

[@u55ama_yt]

Same

[@jdavidwall]

ordered my set! can’t wait

[@ianreed5]

Hi there. Chinon in Europe was imported by Dixon Ltd which is still going. At the time Dixons had their base line called Prinz which was branded photo & cine goods made by various companies. However Chinon was marketed as exclusive to Dixons & their premium brand. Chinon did when video started to come to the market in the early 1980 produce a video camera which was rather basic. And in the mid 90s the company was bought by Kodak & later the name was all but dropped. Chinon did produce in its time some very good lenses & SLR cameras one such camera being the CE4. I hope that is of some help.

[@asdfghjklkljhgfdsaaa]

now and than I come back and watch this video, just amazing!! :D

[@DevonBlueWhitaker]

Dude your lighting is rad!!!!! Super adult rad rad!!!!

[@SANFHRNANDO]

Would you say the chinons would work on a Canon Rebel T3i 🤔?

[@yonghomoon8813]

Always good to see a reviewer looking other alternatives. Thanks Caleb! Oh well... it seems every time you release these product reviews, the price goes up though...

[@ArjunRoy5]

Caleb, love these kind of videos! Do more of vintage lens content! This video is kind of a throwback to when you used to talk a lot about Nikkor Lenses on the channel. Do more, please! ❤️ 🙏

[@dslrvideoshooter]

More content like this is definitely on it's way!

[@ArjunRoy5]

@@dslrvideoshooter That sounds amazing! Cannot wait ❤️ PS: A few recommendations/wishes would be Russian OKT mount Lenses (Extremely Rare), Cooke Speed Panchros version II ("Godfather" Lenses), Contax C/Y mount lenses, Leica R Lenses, Minolta MC Rokkor PG Lenses, and also speciality C Mount lenses (vintage Russian and German Glass).

[@cosminovidiumunteanu]

You can find some of these Chinon lenses going under the names like Auto/Revuenon, Agfa. Related to M42/K-Pentax mount lenses some great options are Ricoh's Rikenons ;)

[@kleonzissimopoulos9433]

The new lighting set up is amazing! Maybe try a warmer tone too?

[@user-qp2hj7sg9c]

Thanks for this - great info - just purchased a 50mm 1.7 - can't wait to see how it looks on my GH5

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

I'd be curious to see some comparison shots between these lenses and the modern Canon, Sigma, or Sony lenses that you might have.

[@tendandtaint]

I own the 55mm f1.7 and 28mm f2.8 and use them on my 5DMkIII (with the Fotodiox PK adapter). Just be aware that there is a small lever on the rear of the lens that you will need to bend/remove with this combo - otherwise the mirror catches on it. For a mirrorless this is obviously not a problem! ;) The 55mm looks awesome when I shoot 3.5K Magic Lantern Raw!

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Ya witch Chinon 28 ? There are at least 3 of them.

[@FKfilmphotography]

I went with the Takumar cine set..video dropping soon!

[@ZombieFilms]

I can't find your video for the cine set.

[@Moore-Ent]

How can you use these with a Blackmagic 4K camera?

[@joshhardin666]

I realize that these recommendations are more for the professional cinematographer, however, I feel like the lack of sharpness and the variability of sharpness across the frame that contribute to it's character don't look very good to my eyes at all... also cine lenses like this pretty much require a follow focus which is somewhat difficult to manage as a solo camera operator and thus will often require a first AC to get it right... to me, part of the appeal of these new modern systems is that you CAN do solo run-and-gun work. I like having the choice of autofocus availible (even if i do keep it off most of the time, and I like having the availability of optical image stabilization (even if i keep it off most of the time), and I like that I can get full-time tack sharpness and fully-plainerimage smoothness with consistent color, brightness, and focus across the frame... I find that consistency can really help if you choose to do post-processing or effects shots. Are these cine lenses inexpensive and do they make for some great character if you're looking for a different look? absolutely! but they certainly won't be my first choice for doing anything professional unless the material calls for something that looks odd or "vintage".

[@EMBEVIDEO]

Great video. There are some old lenses I really love because they have personality. Thanks for sharing!

[@hugaluga]

Not really related to the video: What is the setup on that camera shown on screen? Is that what you use to shoot tabletop b roll?

[@93yang]

Thank you for sharing this set of lenses. They are super affordable. Just would like to know is it possible to share the 3D models for the focus gear you used on those lenses?

[@Albanez39]

You've linked an EF to M4/3 adapter in the description. Isn't it better if we buy a Viltrox speedbooster instead of the Commlite adapter? The Viltrox costs less and is as good as a Metabones speedbooster from what I read and watch on KZbin. Do you agree? Can you make a video on speedbooster and adapters, comparing the most prominent?

[@Jorda5s]

I noticed your in rockford IL I did a photoshoot at that coffee shop thats randomly awesome!

[@cj64films]

I already have a Chinon 50mm F1.9 and a Pentax Takumar 50mm F1.4, and I’ve been dying to adapt them.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

Great review. I've pretty much given up on spending tons of money on lenses and shoot on old Minolta primes. They're great too. I too have a 200mm f/3.5 prime. It's for Minolta called a Formula 5 and it's pretty bad. I have a 28mm, 50mm and a 135mm and would love an 85mm. I also shoot on APS-C which is good for using the sweet spot of the lens. The only drawback is going wide on APS-C. I haven't found a good 18mm so for that I use modern glass.

[@area4race]

There are many alternatives, i got a whole set of Minolta MC/MD Lensens for a similar price. IMO they are superior in Quality and Image 24 28 35 2,8 50/55 1,7 135 2,8/3,5 200 4

[@phantomproduction9729]

great timing Ive been searching for vintage 135mm!

[@RandomLifeProductions]

Chinon is a good lens set I’ve got a 50mm spent 25pounds on it. Mind you I like the Pentax Takumar 50mm 1.4 the lens is awesome. Plus the monolta 1.4. I like the M42 the best...

[@-gbogbo-]

Hi DSLR Video, couls you please elaborate on those cine focus rings? Thanks

[@PaulHarwood856]

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[@-gbogbo-]

@@PaulHarwood856 This is what I was looking for, thanks a lot.

[@PaulHarwood856]

@@-gbogbo- You're so welcome! - Paul

[@matiasgoinheix366]

@@PaulHarwood856 This is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing that man! You rock.

[@PaulHarwood856]

​@@matiasgoinheix366 You're welcome! Hahh thanks :) I use this: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0859/0770/files/LuxGear_Key_US_Letter_7c85916b-d705-46f4-99f0-f40b26ab0986.pdf?1974161116425669036 to measure my lenses to find what size the gears need to be. - Paul

[@aphexto]

Great video. Nice examples, explanation and setup. I love vintage lenses and all this kind of content. Thanks for make visible this type of lenses, because not all is Zeiss, Sigma and Canon ;) I have one Auto Chinon 135mm 2.8 and it's lovely.

[@Noealz]

Always a fan of vintage lenses : )

[@photojoseph]

Incredible. Well done!

[@morgondickerson2086]

Nice vid! I discovered a couple vintage FD's in my buddy's closet, got a $20 adapter, and I just added three lenses to my kit! (I don't think he's caught on yet lol) They've got problems, of course - chromatic aberration is pretty blatant when using the 50mm f1.4 wide open, but stopping down to f2.8 eliminates that. Sometimes I use it wide open anyways, it gives a sort of bloom to the already low-contrast look of the footage, which is really cool in certain situations. As for thoughts on the setup: I thought it was a little bland, maybe add a little color here and there? might make it a little more eye-catching. I love the channel tho, hope you're well :)

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Great video! Keep up the unusual and unique reviews. Also, this gives those of us who cannot afford all the new glass, a chance to experiment around without breaking the bank.