My Anamorphic Lenses | Adapters | Solutions | VIntageLensesForVideo

[@Costura]

hello, what is your favorite lens? And where can I buy them?

[@kamishimoproductions8587]

This has been a true eye-opener for me, a real lesson in filming with an anamorphic lens and anamorphic adapters and lens. Thanks so much much you are a great help in my filming journey.

[@alanbesedin]

Kamishimo Productions thank you for your kind words. Glad this was helpful

[@bluefilmsltd]

I don't feel like i've maximised the potential of my camera until i've shot with an anamorphic lens. Thank you so much for this video.

[@manojkvarma_films]

which lense you have bought.. recomend some vwry good lenses which are cheap

[@jordanwright7398]

One of the best and most straight forward videos on DIY anamorphics I have seen. Very good! Thank you!

[@NatesFilmTutorials]

I really like the look of anamorphic! Contributes a lot to the film look and makes your videos look like movies. :)

[@KnifeGuy_]

8:21 Did you use any close up diopters for these shots?

[@allpixphotographyandvideop8010]

Thnx. It could be helful to have more details regarding lend mounts such as how you attached each of them to EF or other mounts

[@alanbesedin]

The mount depends on the taking lens you will be using. The anamorphic lenses I've mentioned, all need to go in front of the taking lens and that can be any mount.

[@allpixphotographyandvideop8010]

@@alanbesedin thnx:)

[@analogbug16]

I just bought a Sekor 16C and I'm excited to give it a go.

[@theotherHOLLYWOOD]

Excellent presentation. Thank you. You answered a lot of the questions I had.

[@Flipside3D]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video Alan

[@laughingboy-tk6ut]

best vid i've watched this year - one request, could you do a shot vid on the specifics of how to clamp, how to attach step-up/down rings to your anamorphics, and how to load a lens into that schneider focus module - just a short vid on the fiddlynshit - cheers man

[@serotanin-w4n]

It is interesting to see its results in full frame. Is it possible to take a photo with the matrix full frame? Ishico proskar 16

[@menoats]

I am looking into purchasing my first anamorphic lens or adapter. This video has been very informative thank you for making and sharing.

[@WojtriX]

How big can the front element of the lens be?

[@jimmoss9584]

Does the Hypergonar 16 = (or is related to) the Kowa Prominar Anamorphic 16-H ? They look similar and both have 16 in the name. Plus H could mean Hypergonar.

[@jimmoss9584]

What is the difference between the Kowa Vidoscope Super-16mm 2X and the Kowa 16-H ?

[@3emediabox]

For the end result the solution is great, I will try to get them. Thanks for the review!

[@frikiposting3404]

my favorite is the isco, looks amazing and the squeeze factor it's ideal

[@VividVisual]

Can't find the optex 16:9 lens anywhere :P Any help?

[@nicklaytonUK]

I just bought the ISCO 2000. On the Sigma FP with a Nikkor 50mm F1.2 taking lens it is lovely, hardly any vignetting and fine if you don't pixel peep!

[@PureInHisEyes]

always the best on anamorphic , thank you for this!

[@harryrudd8626]

Does the taking lens need to be smaller than the anamorphic adapter for the setup to work? As in the diameter of the front element of the taking lens to be less then the back of the adapter?

[@NicolasGaillard]

Awesome video ! Very useful info here. I just got my Sankor 16D and I love it, what diopters would you recommend ?

[@creativeleo]

Whats the price for that ?

[@EposVox]

Good stuff :) I'm a newb, what are you calling your prime lenses? "Taken lens"?

[@johnburton3763]

The prime lenses are "taking lenses." These are the normal lenses you will attach to your camera's lens mount. The anamorphic adapter then mounts in front of the "taking lens." Together they create an anamorphic image. Having two pieces of glass on your camera can sometimes mean you have to focus twice--once on the taking lens, and again on the adapter. This is a major downside to using an anamorphic adapter. Adapters that can minimize this are well worth the extra money.

[@EposVox]

Kk just wanted to make sure.

[@anunexaminedlife1207]

I've never heard of a taken lens before. How did you come up with that system? I would think that having two lenses stacked on top of eachother wouldn't allow for such a side image

[@VulcanworxSG]

Taking lens

[@cadejasiah9592]

instaBlaster...

[@fabriceducouret5631]

Does the clamp models that use screws damage the thread of the lens?

[@goodfootz2632]

Dude, amazing info. Thanks a lot for pulling this video together...

[@proudindian79]

Hi... Thanks and congratulations for really nice video. I have a question, I am getting sankor 35J locally. Should I buy it? I am getting for around 150 USD.

[@alanbesedin]

Seems like a really good price for any anamorphic scope.

[@proudindian79]

@@alanbesedin Thank you for replying sir.

[@wintonic7406]

Is there a 2x lens that is similar to the isco wide screen? I'm trying to limit the amount of focusing

[@AVISIONMUSICTV]

What focal length is the optex lens?

[@DanielAx]

Great video, what are diopters? Where can I find out more about them?

[@069751885]

hello where i can find the isco wide screen 2000 ?

[@urco6292]

adapter to proskar 16?? i need help¡¡¡

[@andreasdahn]

Does any of these work with the autofocus of the taken lense?

[@LukasJohn_]

hey so i've been searching around for a couple of days and i ask myself aren't there any lenses that give an anamorphic squeeze and look that you dircetly attache to your camera? like all solutions i heard of are adapters to lenses, but aren't there just lenses that are anamorph already? and i mean lenses that aren't as expensive as the lenses from arri, cooke or panavision, weren't there ever built "cheap" (up to 3000€) lenses?

[@anunexaminedlife1207]

Wow, I learned so much in just a single video. Great job!

[@theosudarja]

Very informative. Very nice results, but hard to handle.

[@ericohman]

I have a Möller model 32/2X anamorphic and are looking for advice on 4:3 video setups. I currently have a Canon 50D with Magic Lantern but would like a solution for shooting highres 4:3 video, for example 1280x960 or even 1920x1440 etc... Any good options?

[@ripwildy2022]

What size diopters can you attach to the Optex/Century?

[@StopMotionStudioHD]

Awesome video man ! which anamorphic clamp is compatible with my Lens Helios-44-2,M42 please ?

[@TheChristz3]

Which lens i have to bye for my Epson TW 9300 (5030UB)?

[@santoshkiran_u]

What's the Music in the background called?

[@danreidography]

I love the look of anamorphic lenses

[@kenyee88]

If you could only have one, which would it be? :-)

[@alanbesedin]

Isco widescreen 2000 but nowadays it's very rare, so I would probably use the Optex or any other single focus solution

[@borjallanos201]

@@alanbesedin where did you find it? There's not even 1 on ebay

[@nicholaslepp1502]

is the gold one a projector lens?

[@joshdiditt]

I have a Panasonic S5 and a Helios 44-2. I want to get a anamorphic lens without double focusing. What lenses could I get and what else would I need?

[@vintageaudiohifi5545]

you need the first two lens from this video. You will use manual focus only on the taken lens. For example, helios, minolta, contax, canon fd or any other taken lens you would like to use.

[@jsavak99]

What camera body are you using ?

[@ThatFilmGuy]

Love this! Thank you! I've been studying anamorphic lenses and this video has very useful information.

[@artofabandon2337]

Thanks, very informative Have nikon 50 f 1.2 and Helios f 2 For first adaptor with easy focus to be used on full frame mirror less, any recommendations

[@terencemcculloch3294]

The gold Schneider lens is a projector only lens.

[@ThatFilmGuy]

Where is the best place to purchase these lenses?

[@nicholaslepp1502]

what happens if the lens is mounted slightly crooked? i've always wondered about this

[@nicholaslepp1502]

@KnytWolfOFFICIAL thanks i'll look more into it

[@PhilippeOrlando]

Seems that the Isco 2000 is the most practical. On a different note, do you prefer the Canon FD 50 mm to the Nikkor 50 mm 1.4 of the same era?

[@peter_marcelli]

Thank you so much! Do you have any advice where to find the ISCO 2000 in uncoated? I read somewhere someone wasn’t getting the same results for flares because of the coating

[@HerrNox]

I’ve been rewatching this video again and again, drooling over the ISCO Widescreen 2000 1.5x. But it’s impossible to find it anywhere. If anyone's willing to sell theirs, please hit me up!

[@alanbesedin]

Herr Nox I should have kept mind. Only since it for sale once or twice since I sold mine years ago :(

[@christianschaefer8600]

Just curious. Followed the link below, but for the Focusing Module, which you insert the Schneider into, it doesn't look like the same as in the video. May I ask, which precise FM is that in the video? Also absolutely brilliant video.

[@AladdinSerraoui]

Hello ! Thank you for the video. I'm curios because you mentioned the "SLR Magic Anamorphot 1.33" but what is your opinion versus the "Optex (Century) 16:9 1.33x" ?

[@Jyriboy]

Thanks! Nice job! There's more info on this video than many others combined.

[@joaodalua]

Awesome video! Would be possible to use this lenses or some of them with the A7Sii in 4k?

[@controversylab]

Hey man... add affiliate links to your comments section so we can just click and buy what you’re showing. You get paid and we get our lens without digging around. Plus we support your channel, it’s a win win.

[@alanbesedin]

Thank you for your suggestion. I’ll do that. 👍

[@ZeLoShady]

Why do you need a capturing lens for some of these?

[@alanbesedin]

Anamorphic projection lenses and adapters can’t focus to infinity without a spherical lens behind them

[@Oofling]

I finally understand anamorphic lenses! Thank you!

[@Humane_resource]

Im pretty new to anamorphic adapters, im just wondering where you can find an isco wide-screen 2000. Also how safe is buying helios 44-2 online from russian suppliers?

[@PrimeProvision]

Pretty safe buying from russia, ebay you can always get a refund, try a us seller if you want it faster

[@kdog24life]

I'm sorry, can someone please tell me what exactly he's calling those last two lenses? Taken lens? Tiki Lens, Tickle Lens??

[@alanbesedin]

Goodnight Rock "taking lenses" :) it's all in the blog post

[@ChuckRiseUp]

What lens did you use with the Kowa Vidoscope? And do you know if the Vidoscope is similar to the Prominar 16-D ? Thanks, awesome video man!

[@danivasilioglufilms]

Thanks Allen, another great video, very helpful!

What are the best shooting lenses to pair with anamorphic? I took a look at the Canon fd 50mm 1.4 on your site, but after googling for a while, I'm uncertain about the mount compatibility; every info I've found, requieres to mod the lens; probably to add auto focus... That's something I don't care for, I much prefer a reasonably priced manual focus

[@analogbug16]

What camera are you planning to mount it to?

I've done a lot more research since I commented here, but I plan on using the GH4, but I'd much prefer to use a speedbooster and use a full frame lens. Or regardless; using the weidest angle possible, which everywhere I look, says 50mm [full frame], so you don't have to crop on the sides

[@SergeGolikov]

The Schneider is a Projection Lens!

[@adrianheffernan102]

Beautiful footage and great info thanks

[@maxproke3882]

Hey :) What type of camera did you use for the footage?

[@anemo-one]

Nice! Like the way your bringing it. Keep it coming.

[@reginavelasco9481]

Gorgeous footage!!! Thank you so much for the info :D

[@yuhiitadani]

Amazing video!!! I want to get the look similar to ARRI master anamorphic lenses cheaply. Which one is most similar to that?

[@GRANDDOSE]

Great video and detailed information!!

[@TheEleventeen]

Thank you for this wonderful video !

[@gypsysundance]

awesome video and extremely well detailed thank you

[@MarcChep]

Your videos look amazing!

[@TamilMediaTV]

Nice video mate.. Seems like you are popular among anamorphic lens users all around the world. I am following u on Instagram as well. I have a doubt. Any idea on Schneider of America KA 299 ? Lens is in good condition. My friends says he like to sell for 300 USD. Asking u a suggestion whether i could go for the purchase? I have a sankor 16c already. Thank you!

[@zedunitedmotionpictures2867]

very help full information

[@DigitalNinja3]

Great information. Thanks!

[@john-mac]

Sweet, very interesting 👌🏻 Thank for this useful insights. Considering to begin looking for some good buys on eBay 🤔

[@SergeGolikov]

Space! in the anamorphic aspect ratio is the essence! All that fixation about oval background bokeh and blue horizontal flares, is a product of the "Star Bores" generation, weaned on CGI and SFX. Imagine classical Cinemascope Westerns and true narrative films being fixated by those artifacts! They would have been considered as the aberrations which they are, and would have been painstakingly eliminated!

[@redumbrella4218]

Thank you so much! Great job!

[@theblackpicasso1]

very informative, much appreciated.

[@nicklaytonUK]

So impressed. Thank you!

[@alanbesedin]

Thanks a lot!

[@jorgemartinez178]

Hey what is your favorite anamorphic lens under $ 500?

[@alanbesedin]

jorge pablo probably ISCO wide-screen 2000 but it's difficult to find it at such price or find it at any price really 😄

[@jorgemartinez178]

jajajajaja which you recommend me to buy, I want to buy my first lens Anamorphic

[@alanbesedin]

jorge pablo the idea of this video is to help you decide which one works best for you depending on the budget 😄 check out the blog post related to the video for more info, suggestion, link in description

[@hugobrand6196]

So awesome! Love my Proskar 16 a!

[@chinodirector]

what camera did you use for this lens? Good video!

[@TheEquinoxeHD]

So can you use anamorphic lens by itself or do you have to use additional lens?

[@cinemenico]

Yes! Especially now with the GH5 full specs announcement, having a firmware upgrade for future anamorphic 6K 4:2:2 10-bit, I might need to revisit anamorphics again! I tried once with the Kalart Victorscope 2x and Vid-Atlantic anamorphic clamp, but it was too fuzzy to deal with. Looked at the Panasonic LA-7200, but that was quite expensive, there's some great stuff on presynkt.com/tag/lomo-2x/ , think might be you who mentioned that one time. Square front anamorphics look great. Of course now we have SLR Magic making adapters or whole anamorphic lenses, I believe Veydra withdrew because they were basing it off the GH4 sensor and now with the additional 4K cropless GH5 everything's all different again. But to get into it, vintage anamorphics is the most affordable and characterful. Read on Facebook that the FM Lens will be making a return end of this month! Will keep an eye on that. That might be the most interesting thing if you're looking for something that's the least fuzz. That video shot with one on www.etro.com/it_it/showmedia/get/video/name/171377425/details/ is damn good. I appreciate you and Tito Ferradans taking anamorphic discussions to KZbin. Because it's a subject that needs a lot of expertise, trial and error and know how, and you really know your stuff.

[@cinemenico]

***** :D Glad that was useful. Can't believe you keep reading these essays. :P I remember one time I promised to make comments in the future without 'read more...' showing up, but here we are again. Thanks for the heads-up, I'll just need to await their sale (and improvements??) and still have to figure out if I want a big clunky set-up like that. Like you said, great on set. Run 'n gun, one man's band, maybe not as much. Nice! Back in the GH2/early GH4 days everybody seemed to be experimenting with Sankors. ISCO definitely is somewhat of the holy grail, like a Rolls Royce and Bentley are to cars. Wish I knew more about the different kinds that are out there though, but luckily we have you to educate us! I sometimes check up on this fella on eBay 'anamorphic-scope', I've noticed he always tries and sells interesting stuff (like artemstore is to Russian glass). Looking forward to the upcoming video! :D

[@karvinfernando3782]

Only reason I am here is the GH5! Well said Shiznutsz

[@Live-fo8vp]

Thank you!

[@richardbelcher3339]

Finding these lenses is damn hard.

[@mehdikhadouj8935]

Wooowwww great video ! thank you very much !

[@Muhammed050]

Thank you for this.

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

Great video, cheers!

[@CineWorldvfx]

Good review

[@reptilespantoso]

Perfect! Thank you!

[@mankescott7183]

Amazing!

[@alanbesedin]

Manke Scott thank you!

[@mankescott7183]

The most amazing Video i ever see about anamorphic vintage Lenses. Thank you very much. Absolutly insane!

[@pangrac1]

Well done.

[@AyrtonC11]

Thanks for this video