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[@matteobertoli]

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[@aliquran7535]

What u think of contax zeiss ?

[@OfTwoLands]

Great set man and beautiful images !! I love my Contax Zeiss kit :).

[@DimitarMichaylov]

What I've learned as far as I shoot - never sell lenses, You'll always need them. Sell cameras, other stuff, but never lenses - they're priceless.

[@Ariel_emerald]

what if its an af lens and you're switching systems

[@DimitarMichaylov]

@@Ariel_emerald You're switching wise. And consider pros and cons of switching. Use adapters. And don't rely on AF, because even the best AF has flaws that ruin Your shot.

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@DimitarMichaylov i agree with all of those things, probably gonna drop sony for panasonic lol

[@DimitarMichaylov]

@@Ariel_emerald Hmmm... If it's between Sony A7S III and Panasonic S1H I'd get the Sony - better low light while still able to record RAW externally, no matter the lower resolution. In fact if You have lenses sharp enough the difference when export to 4k is neglegable. Same normal HDMI port for both but more acurate colors from the Sony (my personal opinion). Also better flexibility with framerates when recor internally.

[@Ariel_emerald]

@@DimitarMichaylov was looking at s1h or s5. need to see if low light is usable enough for me, but id really love to have the anamorphic options of either camera

[@bryanbacilio8751]

Bro youre the only one in this World of canon lovers, gmaster lovers. I remember that I read Leica in one of your videos and I knew that you really care about the image, the look in the talent in front, the background separation and the skin traeatment. I cant wait to see your NEW video called "My NEW anamorphic lens"

[@hauntedbytheliving1175]

It really is SUCH a massive difference... the spatial representation is very special. It somehow feels 3D to my eyes... like you can just reach into the image. Whereas with sigmas/cheaper modern lenses there is just sharpness verses bokeh/blurriness there is something more going on here. You can sense the minute distance change from her nose to her cheeks, but it does that across the entire image. I get a similar sense from zeiss and other expensive lenses.

[@TheSlamdogs]

I just received my Leica set buying from Mark based on the info in this video! Amazing quality! the 19mm looks like it's brand spanking new. Thanks for sharing Matteo, fantastic work!

[@SolisCreative]

Love it! Thanks for sharing and being real with your processes and ideas! Some beautiful images as always!

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

My best investment is a constant supply of post-it notes for my cork wall at my desk. I need to put my ideas up on a wall, broken up with post its to help me execute just about anything.

[@tjpenton]

Love my Leica R's. Also they're probably the best taking lens when combining with anamorphic scopes. Kowa + Leica = Magic

[@steadiknight_]

Interesting what’s the model of the Anamorphic Kowa Scope?

[@CarloTimothy]

which Kowa? I’ve got the 8z and been looking into Leica R’s...

[@robjamesewing]

I love your channel man... Every single video is so good and your advice is always so practical and logical. I love too that you focus on the image you want, compared to gear chasing like everyone else

[@matteobertoli]

Thanks Rob, really appreciate!

[@NicolasWaldvogel]

Your images and insight are always top notch! Keep em coming man🔥

[@georgeobada5080]

ok, no gimbal, no stabilisation, no extra focus puller, just talent. that's inspiring.

[@FloNick]

That’s all you need

[@Noahvde]

So good man, love hearing your perspective!

[@lahamada]

Thanks for the advise. This truly made sense. I would love for you to talk about the business aspect of filming. I think that would be very valuable. ✌🏾

[@robertcastiglione9871]

I like your approach. Bought a red and then sold it . Never again. A bmppc 4k on the other hand is so cheap and excellent. I love my Leica R set. I am so lucky that I collected my own set some years ago. Cheers Rob

[@skinnylou72]

love the channel Matteo, appreciate all the insight

[@HomeWalkVirtualTours]

Great advice again Matteo👍 My brother has a Leica R 50mm that he picked up really cheap that he said he’s going to lend me for my Gh5s, this has been ongoing for about 6 months so I’ll have to chase him on it. I’ve never seen anything from you on the Helios 44-2, I know it’s a very unique lens with flaws (and a bit hipster) but love to see a film from you shot on just that lens (as I don’t think it really matches with anything else)

[@ELJAGUAR]

so good matteo! i loved that 5k less investment type of mindset, graccie

[@digitallocalleads8254]

Awesome brother. Thank you for your advise

[@LucaBono.Studio]

100% true! I was also thinking to add the Leica R on my kit but that 19mm f2.8 it's really hard to find!

[@JanksMorton]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100% SPOT ON!!!!!!!!!!!

[@haikhanh94]

Hi Matteo! I'm in love with the look of your video. I am getting a Black magic pocket camera but with a tight budget. Do you recommend to go for the bmpcc4k now and start shooting or should I save a little more money to get the 6K. Thank you

[@kanuRibbs]

I'm agree with all you are talking, I just purchase a Mamiya Sekor Lens and i love it!

[@mrhobs]

I recently invested in a pair of DZOFilm Pictor Zooms. Haven’t gotten to use them yet, but they’re supposed to have a semi-vintage, not too sharp look with nice bokeh, etc. They have some imperfections, but that’s sort of what I want. These cover 20-125mm, but I may get a super wide prime someday if 20 mm on a super 35 crop isn’t enough. Anyway, congrats on a cool set of lenses!

[@JonasStuart]

Love the way you think as a film maker Matteo. 👍👍

[@jasonbergen11]

Beautiful lenses! Curious if you've had any issues with iris drift from the de-clicking mod?

[@meatyowl1820]

Just got my Elmarit 24,28,35,90 and Summicron 50 from 1970-76, I'm in love with them. Great micro contrast, the fall off is as good as Cooke. Nothing too sharp and nothing too shallow. Those vintage Zeiss got more 3D pop but their roll off are really awful which make them look more like photos, and they dont have the color/apeture consistency.

[@AurelienBayo]

Thank you so much! Love your perspective.

[@l301681]

Nice advice on building a kit !! Thanks !

[@raksh9]

The first video I knew was shot with Leica R was the award winning Dove Real Beauty Sketches commercial, shot by Ed David, who used a RED MX. Ed has a set of Leica R's and often uses them in projects. The combination of sharpness with vintage low contrast and neutral colour is remarkable. Since then, I've wanted Leica R lenses. Still haven't got them, but I'm working on it. As for camera vs lenses, I think I agree. Unless you're regularly booking jobs that pay considerable money, a 5k+ camera isn't worth it. You're better off building rental fees into the budget if the client wants RED or Arri, or a C300 II. Put your money into gear that will last across cameras, like lenses, lighting, tripods/grip, mics/recorders, etc.

[@JurajMelicherSK]

Great progression Matteo :) I`ve been following you for some time and it`s always great to see progress on your channel. I have 3 questions, I know you use them with Pro Mist (1/4 I guess.. was it also the case of these shots?), and how would you compare that to Schneider Hollywood Black Magic? I found that one quite popular, but more and more ppl shooting Pro Mist these day. And the second question, I know you stated in different threat about some metabones limitations. Is it a big one? Or is it passable to adapt those to BMPCC4K, GH5S or X-T4 (I assume you use dummy adapter for your X-T4 shoots?). I about to pull the trigger on the first two 50&90 and here comes my 3rd question... debating little bit on the look differences between 32xx (1983) and 35xx (1990) , but had no chance compare myself side-by-side hence if you can enlighten me with any personal experience between the two, that would be appreciated. Many thanks for any hints and info, take care and looking forward to see some more beautiful work on this channel!! :)

[@PubFX]

Great video! Tips on which FD sets to look out for/avoid?

[@wanderlust_whispers]

Thank you for sharing Matteo. Could you please provide us with a list of your Leica lenses? I'm want to be sure I'm looking at the same ones you're shooting on in this video. Grazie mille!

[@uzeoo]

Thank you sir, love the advise

[@Halovice]

Great advice Matteo. I'm a big fan of your work. Which of your leica R lenses is your favorite?

[@MattfromTheBay]

I have a Summilux set from Mark as well! Mark is great and these lenses are even better!

[@JonathanMahoneyDOP]

How do I get in touch with mark?

[@MrKhaled247]

I love your content and I appreciate how devoted you are. Please continue like this. What is your glasses called? it looks so cool. I want to have, please help me;) Greetings from Germany

[@divineworldtestpagedwic6149]

Hey Mateo. I have been hunting a the Leica R lens since I watch this video. I love everything about them. I have a question for you. What are your thoughts on the IRIX Cine like the 45mm and the 15mm VS the Leica R set. Can you do a video comparison between them? Thanks man for all you do for us. God bless.

[@MountUpMedia]

I’m interested in your process of grading with an URSA mini, I purchased your buttery luts for it but do they work for the older film v3?

[@HadiPahmi]

Thank you so much for this!

[@azeezbindohry3641]

You are amazing stay do videos like this i really love what u doing

[@michelangelotorres_filmmaker]

Il vecchio adagio 'Date the body, marry with lenses' è sempre valido, proprio perché le ottiche mantengono il loro valore nel tempo più a lungo, al contrario delle fotocamere/cineprese. Ho visto che le tue Leica sono cinevised, cosa ne pensi invece delle pratica del rehousing? Porta dei benefici effettivi che giustificano il costo di tale operazione, oppure no? Grazie.

[@danieleaccardo2217]

Anche io amo le lenti usate e ho preso un super takumar 50mm f1.4 che avevo visto nei tuoi video che in accoppiata col metabones xl sulla bmpcc4k e i buttery luts è uno spettacolo. Un altra lente che mi piace molto è la Zeiss Flektogon 35mm F2.4, anche questa lente nonostante abbia qualche anno, bokeh molto bello, molto sharp e colori zeiss. Ho fatto anche dei test con l Helios 44M 58mm, molto caratteristico, swirl bokeh, ma mi piace più sulle foto che sui video, va bene per molte cose, ma meno versatile delle altre

[@gaboguerra950]

Thank you for sharing. The best luck for U

[@RyanAnthonyDigitalMedia]

Good lenses & gear. That’s the best investment you can make in this industry. Camera bodies come & go..

[@sondp]

For canon fd do you need to get a close serial number for matching colors

[@nicoburniske]

what lens hoods do you have on these? I have a 35mm elmarit-r and I was wondering what lens hood would work best

[@navarrofotovideo308]

hello, I saw the video and I have a doubt: which focus ring do you use on leica elmarit? could you suggest me a suitable focus ring brand?

[@husainfoolath4287]

Great video Matteo, just a question tho, Leica Rs or Contax Zeiss lenses?

[@rokasz9632]

Have you seen the new Zcam E2-M4? Would be a great comparison vs BMPCC6K or Arri Alexa :)

[@luzfilmika8751]

Molto interessante sono un filmaker e ho una pocked cinema 4k, ho diversi lenti vintage come il helio44, ho anche diversi Pentax, ma vorrei sapere si conviene trasformarli in anamorfico o lasciarli così? Grazie un grande saluto dalla Italia

[@lionroots11]

Do you have the monitor name links that you use and size?

[@emiliosujar7197]

Hello Matteo, I have seen your video many times, very good, I would be very grateful if you could recommend adapters to work with autofocus and other electronic settings with a Leica R Vario Elmar 28 - 70 mm lens, as well as a digital camera body that suits it. Good for both video and photo (which I still have to buy), thank you.

[@royaltalesstudio]

Any ideas of what the lenses are made of? I saw a video that suggested vintage lenses contain lead in them.

[@zandermai2220]

What is your thoughts on the Nikkor NON ai lens. I rarely hear people talk about them and only push the ai and ais version but the non ai are so beautiful and sharp IMO. Have you used them? If so, what is your opinion?

[@eddiechuah8594]

Can a Leica R- lense fit to a digital camera body? I hv a few R lenses

[@francesfreeman8574]

Hi there, love your videos. Great tips! May I ask, how do you adapt the Leica R to the Bmpcc4k without creating moire problems with patterns on clothes of people? And also what type of Leica R lenses come with the EF mount?

[@matteobertoli]

I have a 6k and they are leica EF

[@Rogerandout]

did you had a chance to compare Leica R with Nikkor? It seems that Nikkor is a bit sarper and cheaper of course. Just rying to figure out what to buy. I had Canon FD once and they had a foggy charactersitic which I didnt like. I prefer a bit more contrast.... Thanks

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

How sharp & contrasty are Leica lenses ?

[@MichaelGreenwoodMG]

Hi Matteo what do you think to the 24mm?

[@MichaelGreenwoodMG]

Love this

[@WackFPV]

"Instead of having your money stay in the bank account, you can touch them and create projects with them." I love the way you think good sir!

[@bluefilmsltd]

What do you think of Zeiss Contax lenses?

[@filmstudent7389]

Great investment advice. Thank you. May I ask how you store your lenses, especially vintage lenses, to protect them from fungus etc

[@matteobertoli]

Thanks! I just have them in a pelican case

[@Zeidify]

Great video 👍🏻 Question, do you recommend a focal reducer to 1.1 for the BMPCC 6K as opposed to 6K pro with the Leica R’s?

[@Zeidify]

I don’t think you can use modify the 6K pro because of the ND’s?

[@claudiobonino6830]

Fantastico Matteo. Bel video. La qualità delle ottiche Leica R è indiscussa. Come ti trovi col 24? Vale la pena modificare la baionetta con leitax o mi conviene un semplice adattatore EF attaccato sul corpo della bmpcc?

[@LucaBono.Studio]

Si puoi usare un adattatore per le Leica R > Canon EF mantenendo la messa a fuoco ad infinito, però è meno solida come soluzione.

[@raphjaaf]

Really cool video man, you're becoming one of my favorite youtubers ! Just out of curiosity, how much did the whole set cost approximately ? I'm not looking for an exact number it's just that I have no clue whether it's around 5k or 50k... Thanks bro !

[@matteobertoli]

Thanks! It’s in the Description!

[@ethanhegel8576]

I love the look of these lenses, but I've been leaning toward building a cine-modded Contax Zeiss set. Do you have an opinion on those lenses vs the Leica Rs?

[@raksh9]

The general consensus is that Contax Zeiss have a more contrasty, modern look compared with Leica R, and they seem to have a cooler cast. There are shooters who swear by either. Contax Zeiss lenses are a bit less expensive and easier to acquire than Leica R, but still have great build and image quality.

[@NathanKatash]

hey what do you think about Leica Summicron-R 50mm F2 with Novoflex EF adapter - 2956085 - i have a deal for a good condition lens for 650$

[@nabil_naji]

Dritto al punto 👏

[@matte-d349]

Lovely work and great advice, Curious which version of the 19mm you have? Is it the v1 or v2?

[@matteobertoli]

Thanks! V1

[@filmspotzshorts]

I am conflicted now with the Leica R and Contax Zeiss.

[@KS0stli]

“Leica-R 35mm” could be an elmarit, a summicron or summilux! I use leica-r lenses even for pornos, the 80mm being the gem.

[@nikolaskaratzastv]

Are there any differences between elmarits, summicron and summilux?

[@KS0stli]

@@nikolaskaratzastv Besides of course being f/2.8, 2 and 4, respectively, the summicron-R 35mm has pretty wild field curvature, that is, out-of-focus corners behind the subject getting gradually more in focus. The elmarit-R 35mm is much flatter in that regard. I still prefer the speed and rendering of the summicron 35mm (version 2) over the elmarit 35mm (v3) though. (Be aware that there are different versions of many Leica-R lenses with the same focal length, and that these sometimes differ quite radically). The FC of the summicron gives a tad more separation and depth than the WO aperture would imply, so it may even in part be that's it because of FC I like the rendering better. ;-) I haven't used the lux-R 35mm personally, so take the following observations regarding the lux with a grain of salt (BTW, it seems there's only one version of this lens), but it obviously renders quite differently from the summicron and the elmarit. Beautiful rendering however, more dreamy and less accute than its little sisters even at smaller apertures, or so it seems from the photos I've seen. YMMV, so I would advise you to review images online before making any decision.

[@nikolaskaratzastv]

What type of leica r are the lenses you recommend. I see that there are plenty of models (summicron, elmarit etc) from which summicron are the most expansive ones. Let us know, thanks

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Summicrons are f2s. They are most sought after. They aren’t expensive because you can always resell the lens at the price you bought it or more

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

I think I'm about to pull the trigger and get set of Leica R lenses because of you!! I have one last question I'd like to ask before my biggest purchase of my carrier. You mentioned that you got 19mm V1, but could you tell me which version did you get for 28 and 35? And the reason why you chose them over other version including 19mm?

[@matteobertoli]

I am not really sure about v1 or v2. Mine are all 30/31xx

[@Taurai]

Komodo owner's disliked this video.

[@CertainExposures]

Taurai lol

[@raksh9]

Have Komodos shipped already?

[@Dezdirectz]

@@raksh9 no unfortunately

[@RANDassociatesinc]

Very solid advice! And great strategic thinking! Thank you!

[@ianzhao5693]

Which years are the lenses from? Could you share the serial of the 35 and 50? Thanks

[@matteobertoli]

All are 31xx

[@andrewphilip0898]

Great works bro Where are the lenses available?

[@matteobertoli]

andrew philip thanks! Description

[@salmosdelanoche]

How much did that set of lenses cost?

[@matteobertoli]

MI R description

[@maxholt2869]

Matteo, if i were to only be able to purchase one of these lenses now what focal length do you recommend I get first? Great video thanks!

[@LucaBono.Studio]

The 35mm F2 is a good pick, but it really depends from your style...this is the 28/35/50mm focal lengths debate when you have to pick only one lens.

[@KS0stli]

@@LucaBono.Studio The FC on that is wild though. But whether that matters of course depends on intended usage. With FF I would never go for such a wide lens as a only one. Remember, a cinema “normal lens” is more a 75mm FF equivalent than a 50mm. (We don't want our footage to look iphonish, now do we? ;-)

[@LucaBono.Studio]

@@KS0stli then you know what to take as your only lens 😉. My favourite from all the Leica R lineup is the 35mm.

[@KS0stli]

@@LucaBono.StudioTo each his own. The field curvature doesn't bother med personally, it's indeed a very good 35.

[@FKfilmphotography]

Are you using a speed booster with them?

[@matteobertoli]

No they are ef

[@graphstyle]

Just Got my set!

[@matteobertoli]

Congrats!!!!

[@graphstyle]

@@matteobertoli yeah, love your video and you are absolutely right. Been shooting a lot with leicas and now I got the chance to get my own set. I do own a RED Epic Dragon - so I known I can produce great images now :))) Thanks for the video man, good work!

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Did you get them from Mark and then send them to Duclos or were they modded in the first place?

[@matteobertoli]

Already modded

[@talizhakniya9469]

I really wanna know how you export your youtube videos man.. amazing quality

[@matteobertoli]

Just 4k prores LT or h264 :) nothing crazy

[@talizhakniya9469]

@@matteobertoli this one for example, was it prores LT or h264? your footage looks like 30GB MXF master

[@whiteprophecy4981]

hey which Leica r to ef mount do you use?

[@francesfreeman8574]

i also want this answer]

[@jwhipp]

They are custom modded.

[@michaelmeade]

Nice video. Im looking at leica r lenses. How do you mount them to the bmpcc?

[@matteobertoli]

Mine are EF modded ;)

[@michaelmeade]

@@matteobertoli I just realised bmpcc 6k is ef mount. I've the 4k version so will mod them to ef and just use my speedbooster. Thanks for the reply

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Could you please tell me why you chose 35mm F2 and 50mm F2 instead of F1.4? I am seriously considering getting those set so I'd really like to hear your opinion about this.

[@matteobertoli]

Cause they cost twice as much ;)

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

@@matteobertoli ahhh that explains so much!! haha thank you so much Matteo!! :)

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

@@matteobertoli One more question! I know you have 19,35,50 and 90mm at this point but are you planning on getting other Leica R lenses as well? something like 24mm F2? If theres any other Leica R lenses that you want to have, could you tell me which one?:)

[@ndamulelombuwe5891]

What happens to the quality when you just buy a mount to convert it to Ef?

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Nothing they just replace the back mount

[@film.jonathanelia]

Where i can buy it already modded with focus gear and ef?

[@matteobertoli]

Description

[@film.jonathanelia]

@@matteobertoli No yeah, but the site isn't clear

[@matteobertoli]

Send an email to mark

[@marco.trerotola.filmmaker]

Adoro le lenti vintage, le lenti moderne hanno troppi trattamenti antiriflesso, così in controluce producono un fastidioso puntino di flare anziche un bagliore ad arcobaleno su tutto il fotogramma. Inoltre le lenti moderne hanno quella fastidiosa ghiera del fuoco senza finecorsa impossibile tenere il fuoco a mano, sono troppo taglienti nella nitidezza e ci costringono a montare poi un filtro promist, un paradosso.❤️🎥

[@xavieryt412]

Would have liked this video to appear AFTER the RED Komodo releases, to have your opinion...

[@matteobertoli]

Definitely not an investment. I am also not interested in a $6,000 camera that can’t shoot 60p :)

[@andrew_aden]

where to buy this one?

[@matteobertoli]

Description

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

The Leica R really are affordable 'hidden gems'... I have a 28mm f2.8, 90mm f2.8, & (2) 135mm f2.8

[@dna8269]

Affordable? lol

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

@@dna8269 you must be poor

[@JamesClark1991]

Are your Canon FDs de-clicked?

[@matteobertoli]

1991ClarkJames they are not

[@JamesClark1991]

@@matteobertoli Thanks. It's lovely to get a response back from creator's on KZbin! :-)

[@miggyvision8598]

LENSES are THE BEST INVESTMENT!... My set of Vintage NIkkor Ai Lenses have OUTLIVED ALL MY CAMERAS!!

[@thomasong9931]

How is shooting with the AI Nikkors? I have a 6 set of Nikkor AIS and love them

[@miggyvision8598]

I love em as well!!

[@unobruno_]

how did you get this set so cheap?! I mean 7K for a whole set is almost nothing compared to one of his 50mm he is selling for 4.5K!

[@matteobertoli]

$7700 for 4 lenses :) I know, lots of people want them so they are going up in price!

[@stephaneamiguet4901]

Great advice not to invest much in a camera!

[@WAST.]

Aaand the ebay prices will never be the same again...🤓

[@VariTimo]

I totally agree, that's great advice. Micro Four Thirds is the best mount for getting good, affordable lenses for. Thats Sigma 18-35mm is ugly af tho.