Every FILMMAKER Needs This CHEAP Vintage Lens

In this video, I stumbled upon this hidden gem and decided to put it to the test.
I'll take you on a quick journey from ordering a compatible mount to its arrival just in time for my Chicago trip. Throughout the adventure, I'll share some incredible moments captured with this 44-year-old lens.
Join me as I explain why I've fallen in love with this lens, its affordability, and the unique character it brings to your shots. Plus, I'll offer some essential tips for sourcing these vintage lenses.
If you're into vintage lenses or just curious about my experience, this video is for you. Don't miss out, and stay tuned for more exciting content. Peace.
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[@twmedia-film]

Rare that you click on something random in your feed which is extremely beautiful, not dragged out and just nice to watch. Also super inspiring to see something this beautiful shot on the S5, shows what is possible with it

[@cesarlorca_]

Im beyond great full that you stopped by to watch man. Your time and words mean the world. The S5 is slept on but people are catching on !

[@depressedfox6218]

tf is this cinema level filmography. its fire

[@cesarlorca_]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch and your words mean the world 🤘

[@marcellshotya]

The shots and color grade are clean you killed it!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks Marcell! Just trying to tell better stories! I appreciate your support 🤘

[@TheOutsider69]

This video is incredible. The editing, color grading, cinematography, audio, everything... Masterpiece.

[@cesarlorca_]

Damn, thank you so much dude!!!

[@AnniottOfficial]

dude the shots, editing and timing with the music is fantastic. I'm not an expert but this is quality

[@cesarlorca_]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this 😭 not gonna lie I didn’t think anyone was going to watch this so your support means everything!!!

[@RhysParton]

This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and it’s so gorgeous (cinematography and colour) that I just have to sub!

[@2driot]

great video and beautiful shots i recently got presented the same idea by a friend when searching for a proper lens to pair with a c300 and seeing this made me more excited to work with this glass

[@cesarlorca_]

You’re going to love them! The whole fd line up has a beautiful look! I have to stop myself from getting rehoused fd glass all the time hahaha

[@patrickcasella]

I’ve never been more happy for a recommended video to pop up in my feed. This was a pleasant surprise. Keep up the good work !

[@cesarlorca_]

Patrick! Thank you for taking the time to watch! Hope to you keep making things you enjoy!

[@alexsawyer2060]

So much value and beauty packed into a short vid. Amazing colors, creatively inspiring, thanks for sharing!

[@cesarlorca_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jn-xw3cq]

Solid stuff. Fungus and haze aren't the worst things in the world because you can open up most of the vintage lens and get rid of the fungus and haze by using proper solutions and tools to clean them. It just takes time, research, and the proper tools to do. But if you mess up in doing, it can be bad. I'd say scratches in the lens, lens coatings, or physical dents to the body are bigger issues to avoid for vintage lenses. If you're willing to do the work, you get some lenses that have fungus or haze for extremely cheap. Then you clean and fix them up, and boom! You have a lens two to three times more valuable than the price you bought it at.

[@cesarlorca_]

Love this! Gonna see if I can do this!

[@KaranxRathore]

bloody hell what a video, what cinematography, what editing, those cuts aah love this!!

[@cesarlorca_]

Karan! Thank you for the love!!!

[@quantumnbrand]

Great image quality. Amazing storytelling. Everything was good!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you 🥹🥹

[@stefferoni]

BROTHER YOUR STORYTELLING CREATIVITY IS TOP TIER

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you stef 😭

[@elijahanderson416]

I've just inherited a BUNCH of old film lenses and am SO keen on getting them adapters to my R6 MKii. BTW your filmmaking and story telling is next level, very inspirational for me!

[@cesarlorca_]

Dude do it!!!! You won’t regret it! What lenses did you get?! And I appreciate the kind words man!

[@cesarmeza3156]

brother is this a vlog a video or a movie? damn! new subscriber for sure

[@cesarlorca_]

Cesar! At this point I don’t know man! 🤣 I just like making stuff and this is what comes out hahahaha

[@guardsman745]

DAMN this is cinematic as hell

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks for taking the time to watch 🤘

[@Duffmedia]

Dope ass storytelling. Amazing composition in those shots. Wow.

[@cesarlorca_]

I appreciate you!!! Trying hard!

[@derrickchesley5038]

always dope to see a new vid man

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks for always supporting me bro 🥹

[@rainbowmedia200]

What a beautiful video, the effort is appreciated. You should be proud.

[@cesarlorca_]

You made my day thank you

[@PrimeAtl]

Your cinematography is next level!

[@cesarlorca_]

You’re one to talk bro! Your work is amazing!!!

[@MidlifeCrisison8Earths]

Man- near perfect video! Love the look of the lens, great shots of my hometown, and a perfect length. Hats off to you, sir!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you a ton! Chicago just has such good energy man

[@Jack_Meadows]

What a story! Great work. Keep at it and you will see success here mate.

[@cesarlorca_]

Jack! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@normietwiceremoved]

Bro, you've clearly worked so hard to get this good at cinematography! Amazing!

[@cesarlorca_]

Dude thank you so much for this. It means everything.

[@SirDavidAsher]

Great shots my guy. Straight and to the point. I have an old minolta 50mm from 1985. I love it but the aperture needs to be repaired. Definitely going to take a look at this one.

[@cesarlorca_]

Appreciate that David! It’s easy to forget what you can make with a tripod and a lens. Oooo I’ve seen some footage from that Minolta and they look great! You gotta get that bad boy fixed hahaha

[@SirDavidAsher]

@@cesarlorca_ Truth! I might just order another one. I got this one off a camera given to me as a gift. Luckily, older lenses are mechanical so I just have to plop the ole bugger off and manually adjust the aperture, lol

[@wearetrackclub]

Love how you put this together! Really nice storytelling and shots. Nailed this! 🔥👏

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks a ton!

[@Mirrorunlimited]

Loved EVERYTHING about this vid. thanks for sharing!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks for taking the time to watch !!!!

[@RickDalton_]

Dude, genuinely the best cinematography I’ve seen on KZbin. Every shot was perfect! 🔥🎞️

[@cesarlorca_]

Bro. Thank you so much for the kind words! I love what I do and having your support men’s the world. Also, Love your profile pic man! 🤣

[@fulckkckc8309]

fucking wow man just the effort and love put into the production of this video was very enjoyable and inspiring

[@cesarlorca_]

Man, I’ve been in a funk recently when it comes to creating and this comment single handedly popped me back into place. Thank you

[@harukay2503]

Some people overdo colour grading and the whole editing process. But man this video was paced so well and the colours were amazing. Props from NZ!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you so much man!

[@BrendanKenney]

Incredible shots. Didn't know I signed up for this!

[@cesarlorca_]

A little surprise never hurt anyone hahaha! Thanks for watching man!

[@kodulau3548]

Lumix,lens and colour grading= 🔥🔥🔥

[@cesarlorca_]

YUP!!!!!!

Bro You got skills

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks bro!

[@VentureTheUnknown1]

Bro so well edited, sound design is great! And awesome cinematography!

[@cesarlorca_]

I appreciate you watching man! Thank you so much

[@timsluijter]

Dude this is insane, really a breath of fresh air

[@cesarlorca_]

I wish I could put into words how much this means to me man. Thank you for the kind words

[@reece.chapman]

Really nice video bro. The lens looks beautiful, something I’ll have to check out. You can beat vintage lenses! 😮

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks for watching Reece! I’ve seen this lens going for 50 bucks dude it’s literally a steal

[@reece.chapman]

@@cesarlorca_ that’s so good! A steal indeed! 👌🏻

[@nvi_]

this is incredible. i would want to watch a video on every topic in your style. this really is fresh, i love your work, gonna check out more now, you have my sub.

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!!! I’ll make sure to pump more out!

[@cmck1777]

Your colours and lighting are insanely good.

[@cesarlorca_]

Those two things are so important bro gotta drill them in

[@marcuskoa]

i instantly subscribed! great vibes and great effort and time spent honing your skills! love your work!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you so much Marcus! It means the world

[@superemesean5907]

Idk who you are, but I want to see you win in life! Rooting for you bro!

[@cesarlorca_]

You just made my day bro. Thank you

[@vas-y]

Killed it. Wish u only the best for your future goals. Keep inspiring

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you so much! This made my day

[@vincentbossel]

Cinematic vlogging, what's not to love ? 🔥

[@cesarlorca_]

Hmmm that’s a great way to explain this video hahahaha

[@tryderrick]

YOUR GETTING TO 1 MILLION SUBS WITH THIS QUALITY.

[@cesarlorca_]

Bro you just made my day

[@thehighestsoapbox7561]

Good video, I love this lens nice copy, nfd is plastic housing, but I don't mind a light lens

[@cesarlorca_]

Love it!

[@saptarshidas2245]

What a video man.

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks for taking the time to watch man

[@ivanyeow]

This is crazy good. Did you use dehancer for this video?

[@sonyphotoguy6601]

Nice Video! I love the Takumar lenses. You can also get them cheap. Sometimes bundled with Pentax cameras. The 57mm 1.4 is my favorite, but I also like the 52mm 1.8 or the 35mm 2.0.

[@cesarlorca_]

Hmmmm might have to pick one of those up 👀

[@sonyphotoguy6601]

@@cesarlorca_ Ah I messed it up: The 57,mm 1.4 is a Hexanon. I love this.

[@PouyaNia]

Wow amazing video. Love your work!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you so much!

[@ceelothatmane9421]

I can tell you’re from Chicago because you have aesthetic taste for visuals 😂

[@cesarlorca_]

Man, I grew up going to Chicago every summer cause my pops lives there hahaha I love that place

[@ceelothatmane9421]

@@cesarlorca_ that’s dope. I was born and raised there. Then moved to Memphis for middle and high school. You’re doing your thing with the cinematography 🔥 Mind if I ask you a few questions about the gear in this vid?

[@ceelothatmane9421]

@@cesarlorca_if ever do you get a chance to peep this, was just wondering these few things: 1. Was this shot in raw? 2. Do the FD lenses convert to the full frame sensor or are they APS-C 3. Do the FD lenses have filter threads?

[@cesarlorca_]

That’s sick dude! I just visited Memphis and nashville this year and it was dope there! And yeah I got you bro! I shot the video in LOG in 6K 10bit 422! Not raw The lenses fits full frame and it does a filter tread and it’s 52mm!

[@ceelothatmane9421]

@@cesarlorca_ preciate that insight bro 🙏🏽

[@TitanKnockout]

Subscribing for the grade alone. You have really good eye. Would love to see more v log grades. 🙏

[@cesarlorca_]

I appreciate you!!! I’ll see what I can put out in that regard!

[@IshiLancelotDiniega]

I have the same FD lens 1.8 (but it's hazing a bit) but it has a personality within the lens and I loved it, I do like the vid

[@cesarlorca_]

Basically a built in promist filter hahaha thanks man!

[@IshiLancelotDiniega]

​@@cesarlorca_ thank you Question... What is ur picture style in your camera settings?

[@cesarlorca_]

I shoot in LOG and color grade my footage after 🙌

[@rayrapphaelbisnar]

beautiful storytelling fam. GREAT music choices.

[@cesarlorca_]

Appreciate that man!! Music is everything!

[@landonrogers98202]

loved this video. GOOD JOB!

[@cesarlorca_]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustifiedSwagg]

Subscribed! The framing/ pacing of the shots is🔥

[@cesarlorca_]

Appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

[@stamatisspinos]

You can believe it . I have the same vintage camera Canon AE 1 with 50mm 1.8 and search these days for the FD to EOS adapter . Your aesthetics and video on Top Keep going I m your new subscriber :) also great color!!!

[@cesarlorca_]

Im telling you that lens you have is GOLD! 🤘 you’re gonna have so much fun with it! Thank you for the kind words!!

[@stamatisspinos]

@@cesarlorca_ 🎬🤘

[@TheLicerg]

Everything in this video is top notch❤

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you!

[@MortyFilms]

Love your style, keep it up 🔥✌🏼

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you for watching! Sometimes making these vids feels like I’m just dropping them into a void but seeing comments like this makes me want to keep going. Appreciate you!

[@MortyFilms]

@@cesarlorca_ For sure, totally know what you mean! Gotta support the small creators ✌🏼

[@philcofer55]

🔥

[@cesarlorca_]

thanks for the love bro!

[@Yolocheese]

you sir, just earned a subscriber

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you! expect more soon!!!

[@uthermoon]

wow. you have got such an eye holy shit

[@cesarlorca_]

I appreciate you!!! Thanks for always comment on the vids 🥹

[@scienceandculture4413]

Incredible video , did you use any ND fliter on that lens ?

[@cesarlorca_]

Yeah! I used a NISI true color VND

[@Connell_Feehan]

outstanding work my friend

[@cesarlorca_]

Connell thank you!!!

[@anthony_benier]

I love your storytelling, your shots, the cinematic aesthetic... I thought you had a ton of followers, and then I saw the number 🥲 I like to think that I've followed KZbinrs who had very few subscribers like you, and now they have hundreds of thousands. So I'm subscribing to you, wishing you success. Can't believe the quality of what you're offering us, keep up the good work!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you so much!! This comment means a ton. Expect more in the future for sure!!!

[@davidhector9044]

Yeah. This is it

[@cesarlorca_]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jonathanscheurich]

These colors bro … stunning! Any tutorials? Asking for a friend 😜

[@cesarlorca_]

dehancer is my secret weapon bro

[@Franciszeg]

wow your videos are sooo good quality! but you have only 2,15K that's sad:(

[@cesarlorca_]

Hopefully we grow 🤞

[@joeykalenga6310]

Bro where the music from?, it’s fire!

[@cesarlorca_]

I get all my music from music bed! Its a little pricy but man the music is unmatched

[@isaacbarroww]

this video is giving Danny gevirtz and I am all for it

[@cesarlorca_]

That's a huge compliment thank you

[@TomCasey-eb2xq]

Hi Cesar, I was curious if you knew anything about the BMPCC 4K and if you'd recommend it?

[@cesarlorca_]

I’ve shot on it a ton and absolutely loved it! Only thing that I would say is that if you’re not used to manually focusing then that’s going to be a temporary hurtle. BUT the color, the braw, the codecs, and the price makes it so so worth it

[@JacksonHayes]

This was great!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks dude!!

[@jwhs]

Did you use a tripod on the river walk? I’m always hesitant to bring one since I don’t want security to harass me. Great footage by the way, I also like the grade!

[@cesarlorca_]

I didn't! It was all hand held but I locked it with stabilization on davinci resolve! Thanks a ton! I graded with dehancer!

[@lavenderbem1682]

Holy shit this is amazing

[@cesarlorca_]

Bro thank you

[@Wana-AI]

Beautiful clips

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you for watching!

[@ibos1772]

Please tell me which camera and lens u use for this video??? Thanks

[@Marc00films]

Where do you get your music/sounds from without copyright the audio is fyyye

[@cesarlorca_]

I used music bed for all my music!

[@ranulranepura7210]

Hi Cesar, I love your videos im so excited to learn from you. Out of curisoity, do you use a tripod for a lot of these scenes? Id imagine using a gimbal is too difficult with a manual focus lens like this one? Btw how do you get that beautiful glow / warm look? It from post editing? Thanks,

[@cesarlorca_]

Hey! I was actually hand held on all those shots and stabilized them in post! I stood as humanly still and used camera lock in Davinci! To get the look it’s a mixture of the the lens, the time of day and grading with Dehancer! I shot the majority of this during golden hour so it had a warm look and I just enhanced it! Hope this helps!!!

[@anarchisttutor7423]

AIC could be the best museum I've visited.

[@cesarlorca_]

It’s so good

[@Hikneow]

Quality film making chapeau sir

[@cesarlorca_]

🥹🥹 thank you

[@tonizzzo]

Nice!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks man!

[@JackedTarzan]

Your time is coming my friend

[@cesarlorca_]

If it happens it’s because of people like you taking the time to watch so thank you for your support bro

[@edgardodj]

Love the footage :) Love the Lumix S1H :)

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you!!! I love my S1H too 🎥 I should use it more often 😮‍💨

[@MouktikJoshi]

Great Video!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks homie!!!!

[@TheD7aim]

Bro, what is the lens though for people that don’t know about vintage lenses?

[@cesarlorca_]

It’s the canon FD 50mm 1.8! I’ve seen it going for like 50 bucks online man!

[@xanderfernandez_]

HOLYY YOU'RE SO UNDERATED :OO So glad I came across this bro your story telling and cinematography was well put together and top tier!! Can't wait to see this channel grow >:)

[@cesarlorca_]

yo! you just made my day. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to watch!

[@fkhri76]

damn, outstanding bro!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you bro!!!!

[@filmbyakiljoefield]

Well executed video! Subbed for sure!

[@cesarlorca_]

Thank you for watching and the sub bro!

[@mariamorfea7030]

How did you get the grain, in Postproduktion ?

[@cesarlorca_]

Yeah, I used the grain in Dehancer!

[@KiaNooriComedy]

Be honest, how much of this was really your lens. I feel like your color grading skills are insane

[@cesarlorca_]

Basically everything in the video except the intro sequence man! Thank you so much!

[@lexgraham]

Super 🔥intro

[@cesarlorca_]

glad it caught your attention lex!

[@nicoarcenas]

Can't help but comment on the stabe on the Panasonic. Is it a good as it looks?

[@cesarlorca_]

Hell yes! Everything in this video was shot hand held with light stabilization in post!

[@CAPUCHAMAN]

Amazing video brother ;)

[@cesarlorca_]

Thanks 😁

[@cjmurr]

how are you getting your sliding shots

[@aaronwhatson]

Can this lens work with the blackmagic 4k

[@cesarlorca_]

Yeah! Just make sure you get the right FD adapter for the Blackmagic mount

[@starterpvck2043]

Was the video shot on the FD?

[@cesarlorca_]

Yes! Everything except the one shot in the car!

[@zanik7810]

THIS is cinema, Christ.

[@cesarlorca_]

Yooo thank you for watching bro it means everything to me

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

I have a Canon 50mm f1.8. I got it with the Canon AE-1. LOL

[@cesarlorca_]

You got gold in your hands hahaha love that we both got it from the same camera 🤣

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

@@cesarlorca_ I got lucky I got my for free from a family member that did not want it anymore.

[@888berg]

Will this fit a Lumix Full frame (S5ii) with a L-mount to whatever this lens is? Amazing work :))

[@cesarlorca_]

Yes, absolutely!

[@danyolo9793]

fire

[@cesarlorca_]

appreciate you!

[@themassivebrainman4798]

Is the adapter a speed booster ?

[@cesarlorca_]

no its just a adapter

[@zichuliu3451]

I love ur video

[@cesarlorca_]

This means the world!

[@dhruv0902]

bro which font is used at 2:16

[@cesarlorca_]

That’s my hand writing man! Hahaha

[@dhruv0902]

@@cesarlorca_ so clean bro . Loved it!