Hyperfocal Distance Scale, say that 10 times fast....really, it's not hard ;). I love that some of the lens brands are starting to put these markings back on their lenses.
@120fps5 жыл бұрын
Teach me more sensei. I will now name you Sensei Hyperfocal Distance Scale. Loved the video, more like this mark, they are smoooooooth
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
*bows from the hip** this one was fun! I’m waiting impatiently for the pocket 6k review!!!! Very impatiently...is it done yet? Is it done yet? Is it done yet?
@120fps5 жыл бұрын
Mark Holtze filming commences monday... or the next sunny day, and as were in Cornwall that could be a long wait.
@Anvilshock3 жыл бұрын
Say "asterisk" 10 times slow to begin with.
@NextScamdemic5 жыл бұрын
The hyperfocal scale and distance scale on a vintage zoom lens will teach you everything you need to know about how aperture, focal length and distance to subject determines DOF
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I realized I could do an entire video on the hyperfocal distance scale once I started to unpack it. Zoom markings are very detailed and informative.
@rogueonefifteen82895 жыл бұрын
The presentation of this is fantastic. You really have a great way of visually representing these concepts in a way that makes it easy to understand.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! You always leave such positive comments! Appreciate your time!
@crispin88885 жыл бұрын
The humor will be compelling. The content reassuring.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Hope I don't disappoint! Thanks for the vote of confidence mate.
@randypipper924 жыл бұрын
This is hands down my new favorite channel. Your content is outstanding.
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a wonderful thing to read before bed. Thank you for the very kind words Luis! If you have any questions about anything let me know. Happy to help.
@No_Plastic4 жыл бұрын
Hands down one of the best video on the subject and most brilliantly presented as well! Thanks a lot! Vintage lenses are about to get fun! :)
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
There's a snake in my boot! Sorry I had to with the Avatar, Love Woody. Thanks for the compliment mate, glad the video connected with you!
@albanrobert31395 жыл бұрын
Finally some clarity as to what the heck we are supposed to read on these lenses hahaha. No seriously that’s a great topic, can’t wait for the video
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alban! I'm glad it helped, I was wondering if this would BE helpful to some, it's been important for me so I just figured it might helps others as well. I claim these are great lenses for those new to photography, but it wouldn't be jive of me to NOT illustrate or at least offer a broader understanding of the physical lens markings themselves. :)
@ChrisJDavisorg5 жыл бұрын
Love the humor as always, and the lighting is gorgeous as well. I love that you’ve committed to teach g people about these lenses. It’s an important mission, keep it up!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! The lighting helps turn the banal into something....frame worthy I feel like. Constantly tweaking and playing around. Thanks for stopping by!
@christophpleininger58764 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos are brief but yet contain so much valuable information. Really love your content.
@markoblanko83774 жыл бұрын
For me this has been the best illustration/explanation on this topic. Many great videos out there but this one nailed it for me. Now I want a manual lens for street photography. TY!
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
it's tricky for sure, but people have done it and done it well in the past. Vivian Maier for example. Best of luck Marko!
@grat20105 жыл бұрын
Finally, I know what those markings mean.Thank you for thinking of this subject!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I felt like I probably should address them at the very least if I'm going to go on and on about these lenses ;)
@allanfelipe17055 жыл бұрын
I'm really excited to see the next videos about number and particularly between the vintage lenses, but this time I would like to to see you Mark on fild!
@videotechxplained5 жыл бұрын
I am here for the humor. Your video to me are like classes I come to learn how to incorporate entertainment to whatever I want to review on my channel.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I've always said youtube is probably one of the best platforms to find more info on a topic you love! "How to solve quadratic equations"...I wish this existed in high school during my time.
@unicornone1965 жыл бұрын
You managed to compress this to under 7mins? I'm blown away! Well done!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Short and concise as I can be ;)
@jmsdfilms5 жыл бұрын
The best part and mindblowing for was the "hyperfocal distance scale"! Now I Know! I wish all AF lenses have that.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Also known as the depth of field scale with some lens makers. It's pretty deep subject on it's own, honestly it could be it's own video. I didn't want to to get too boggled down with it in this video, might be a bunch longer and put half the people to sleep! lol. Some lens makers are starting to put them back on the lens, but also as an option in the EVF. I think fujifilm is doing that.
@VitalijMik5 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful day, Mark has another Video, can't wait to see it
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Hope you enjoyed it!
@VitalijMik5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze what a question, of course, i didnt knew what those numbers are. they are even on my other manual lense.. now i know. this blew my mind
@crownborne5 жыл бұрын
Another informative, entertaining and cinematic/vfx video, the little details matter and I'm glad you always include them with humor haha
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Appreciate that! The humour can be hit or miss for sure, but sometimes I can't help it... ;)
@xiaodu875 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, very cool, super concise video. Would have liked a video this style, when I took up photography last year!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I felt like I should probably do a video on this to support all my talking about these lenses.
@xejogear11365 жыл бұрын
Hi from Belarus, Mark! I just want to say, thank you, for all your work. Photography is my hobby, and i don't make money from it, so, tbh, i can't afford almost every lens from your channel, but. I have a low end camera, but when i watch your videos, all i want to do, to go, and shoot something with my Helios 44 and my canon 1100. You are a really an inspiration for me.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Hello! Well that makes me happy to hear that the content is hitting home mate. The reason I do so many reviews is to give you options, definitely not practical to have all, but one or two is sometimes all you need. Then you can get really good with them and that will reflect in your work.
@xejogear11365 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze Yes, absolutely. I fell in love with pentax SMC takumar review on your channel, and i hope someday i buy one of those, and master it. Thank you for being an inspiration!
@rodrrico5 жыл бұрын
Can we just pause and take a moment to talk about the box art and advertisements from Contrax and Zeiss?! Stunning. Secondly, this is a video I will save to my list of extremely helpful tips and reminds us that newer is not always better. I find it annoying that my Zeiss 35mm and 55mm lenses (from approx 2017) don't have hard stops! Great video Mark!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
THE BOX ART is the only reason I paid more for this lens than I should have. Box, all the papers etc. They're unbelievable, I want them on black shorts, 35, 50, 60, 85, 100, 135 just print them directly on a black shirt and I'm a happy man. Hard stops should be required, nobody like focus by wire lol!
@rodrrico5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze YES on T-shirts. We'd fill our wardrobes with those neat shirt ideas!
@gregwill5002 жыл бұрын
I know all this already…but was a pleasure to watch how you put it together. So we’ll executed. And zone focusing with vintage lenses is the bomb.
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
✊ zone focusing is the GOD mode for sure!
@Wh33lsofFortune5 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's saying I'm almost as good as most modern glass just without autofocus, and renders better
@DanielEarl5 жыл бұрын
Finally dipping my toe into vintage lenses to see if I like 'em. I'm starting with the SMC Pentax Takumar 50mm f/1.4 because of you, Mark. Thanks!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Great place to start!! Let me know if you have any questions!
@steveloudon74914 жыл бұрын
Not to butt in but is that lens you're referring to the one with the screw on mount? Thanks. I'm new to this and want to make sure I get the correct adapter for my Sony a7III. Thanks again.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
BOSS of the B-ROLL is back baby! Just saw an opportunity to drop a triple B plus 1 ;). Great video dude, stop motion GO!
@timskinnercanada5 жыл бұрын
Expertly presented as always! Way to go Mark.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! Always a pleasure when you stop by! Your portrait work on insta is freaking fantastic!
@scrptwic5 жыл бұрын
Mark Something I learned in film photography many years ago I mostly used it when using flash with film as it told me the effective range of the flash unit with the lens . Thanks for the reminder as it seems I have not used the focus numbers enough in digital photography as I should especially with my Takumar 50mm1.4 with its shallow depth of field wide open
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Wide open at min focusing distance on a takumar 50....the bokeh is buttery :)
@victordesabata5 жыл бұрын
Vintage lens are very self explanatory and very easy to use actually. Love them.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
They really are, I love how the lens functions are found ON the physical lens as well, like aperture control and focus. I still find switching the aperture on the camera body strange with a modern lens. Helps separate the concepts of lens functions and body functions (like shutter speed).
@MikeyMcManus5 жыл бұрын
Well, that was thoroughly enjoyable and a few lightbulb moments happened; I may have to pick your brain about a couple of things now.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
let us begin lol. DM me though cause it's way easier. I only get like 1/2 my notifications on new comments. ;)
@alestesia2 жыл бұрын
The best focused explanation of hyperfocal distance (pun intended) I have ever seen. Thank you and congratulations! I'd like to subscribe to this channel twice...
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
😆 thanks mate! Glad it helped! Thanks for stopping by.
@MrSilesrafael5 жыл бұрын
Cool man I knew everything but the Hyper focal markings and really enjoyed your input. I certainly learned something new and exciting 😁 today 📷 thanks
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Hyper Focal is a video on it's own really, but this is the extent I found it useful. Also known as depth of field scale on some lenses. :)
@highlander2001075 жыл бұрын
Love the little dance number at the end!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
It’s rare that I dance but I was genuinely happy to be wrapped on the talking head. I shot that at 1am .... lol.
@highlander2001075 жыл бұрын
It is funny that we are all so productive in the middle of the night when we should be sleeping. What is it about creatives?!?
@PLNTR5 жыл бұрын
Besides a great topic, another small piece of art video! Love your content man!!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Art plus education I think is the key, try to make learning visually pleasing and as concise as possible. Video is the best platform for this I think. Even the most mundane subjects I try to approach from an "artistic" point of view. :)
@Jerbod25 жыл бұрын
I didn't know about the hyperfocal distance scale... thanks Mark!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
No problem Manny! Thanks as always for stopping by.
@bananasandbass5 жыл бұрын
I also got that Contax Zeiss 50mm f1,4 but the MMJ version (bmooth bokeh instead of ninja-star shaped), came with that Contax 167TM like you show in the brochure/ad. Really love the old Zeiss glass, coatings are good :)
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I only got this one because it came as a package like this! Wanted to know what it was like to "open a box" with such an old lens ;). MMJ's are the way to go though! Also want to use it as a reference to AE vs MM in an upcoming video. Talk about those physical differences between the two.
@34Media5 жыл бұрын
trick work mate thanks as always for the great info and another great vid!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tigers Media! appreciate the vote of confidence! :)
@PhaseDriveVlogs5 жыл бұрын
The distance markings are always slightly off when adapting vintage lenses, in my experience anyway - especially when focusing to infinity. I can adjust my focal reducer so it's just right for one of my PK lenses, then the others just seem to go out of whack. I still use the markings though. I just have to check my in and out points by pinch zooming on my camera screen and using the focus peaking Great video though! You've got such clear and concise knowledge 😀 -Sam
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
If you're using a reducer it will muck up those measurements for sure. Even on an APS-C sensor. I should have put that down as a super in the video. Thanks mate!
@RalphQuick5 жыл бұрын
So awesome. I just got a Helios and what a great time for me to see this video.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
OHHHH! Which Helios did you get? 44-2?
@hatman48185 жыл бұрын
I was actually surprised to learn something. I've been using a Nikon Nikkor Auto-S 50mm F1.4 for 3 years now, and have been collecting vintage lenses since. I always thought the aperture lines were the line you'd use to focus to, at that aperture setting (kinda like how the focus line will shift with zoom on a lot of vintage zoom lenses, and there's usually a scale printed on the lens for that), rather than measuring out the focus area. I never noticed that's not the case since I mainly do photography rather than videography, and never really have much need to physically measure the distance to my subject. Knowing the size of the focus area is pretty neat, I'll have to bare that in mind next time I go shooting. It'd be nice to know to see how wide an aperture I can use before parts of a subject lose focus.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Part of me felt like this video was redundant, but I powered through those thoughts, I'm glad you were able to get something out of it. My whole purpose for these videos really is to learn/grow/expand. Glad to know that's tracking! Thank so much mate!
@s47industries5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. I always wondered what those other numbers were all about.lol Now I know, hyper focal distance. I do love the tactile feel and the smoothness of the old vintage lenses. The vintage electronic section is may favorite part of any thrift store.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Initially loved the look, but then started to use them (hyperfocal) to really start to get a feel of the lens characteristics before shooting.
@GlennUpgraded5 жыл бұрын
Starting to collect vintage glasses. Started with 28,50,70-210 FD and 135 smc takumar. Hope to add more quality glasses soon.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
It’s addictive right? As long as you enjoy it and getting use out of them, no harm done...that’s how I justify it ;)
@GlennUpgraded5 жыл бұрын
Mark Holtze I just have it delivered. it’s currently on my provincial address. I’ll get to play with them next week. I had the 70-210 because of your video. Haha
@aristoioannidis74905 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff Mark. Impressive.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aristo! Had fun making this one!
@albanrobert31395 жыл бұрын
Very interesting as always. I however have always been very curious about vintage zoom lenses. You always see those curved marcs and have never been able to understand them.
@daniel635biturbo5 жыл бұрын
On a lens with push pull Zoom these marks are wide apart at the "short end" of the focal length. And on the "Long end" of the focal length these marks are closer together. Longer focal length will narrow down the sharp area, at a set aperture setting. Shit that were difficult to explain for a non native English speaker.... Anyhow, Mark has a video featuring a Canon FD 70-210 F4 you might get some ideas there... Or just do like me, buy the lens after watching the video ;)
@albanrobert31395 жыл бұрын
@@daniel635biturbo Hahaha, no that was very clear and easy to understand thank you !
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I kept zooms out intentionally because I feel those could be their OWN video entirely, just focus on those alone. Daniel left a great explanation!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@daniel635biturbo ^^^^THIS! Thanks mate! So well articulated!
@daniel635biturbo5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze Well thanks, and also great video as always !
@MoonSafariFilms4 жыл бұрын
The focus distance is from the film plane, not the lens. It's probably not a crucial difference in most circumstances, but it can be. It's marked by a circle with a line through it. Motion picture film cameras usually have a hook to attach a measuring tape at this distance.
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
It’s important and you are right mate! Thanks!
@QippysChannel5 жыл бұрын
Man now I really know how to read stuff like the hyperfocal distance, thanks super useful info 👍😊
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
It's also known as the depth of field scale. Honestly you could do a whole video on it, but I didn't want to get into too much detail on it with this one. This is the extent I use it and find it useful for digital, but it's a whole THING really lol.
@QippysChannel5 жыл бұрын
Mark Holtze yeah I’m sure it’s deeper, I guess can leave those deeper stuff for Gerald to make hahah
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@QippysChannel He's the master for sure!
@achimrecktenwald96715 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, what is the significance of the red marking at the 4 in the hyperfocal distance area?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
The red marking is just the focus point for IR photography. Since it’s different wavelengths, it splits up differently inside the lens. So using IR film you use the red market for your focus point. :)
@wikiesz61842 жыл бұрын
04:53 I've never heard of it before and it's so brilliant thank you thank you thank you That’s gonna make my life way easier
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
✊
@optimumfilms5 жыл бұрын
So, if you use a speed booster, I'm guessing it throws these markings off in accuracy?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I believe it would. You could do some tests to see by how much. There are also apps I believe that can do that for you as well. It’s a simple equation, just don’t know what variables to solve it are.
@optimumfilms5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze awesome! Thanks for the video. You have inspired me to build up a set of OM F2 lenses. Super fun!
@ChrisJDavisorg5 жыл бұрын
Yes it would. Maybe just multiplying the scales by the reduction in focal length? The aperture change is more difficult since at some point you’ll be off the printed scale so to speak. Probably getting an app for that would be best.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisJDavisorg There's an APP for that (for pretty much everything). ;)
@optimumfilms5 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisJDavisorg That sounds logical. Maybe a good experiment?
@RATIBRAJAB5 жыл бұрын
try this one -fujinon - tv zoom lens e6x14am 1:1.6/14-84
@miguelespinoza25185 жыл бұрын
20mm f4.5 😮 one of the only ones I don't have. And it's already modded 😲. Have you ever thought about selling your takumar set to go for Carl ziess vintage set. Its crossed my mind once and I'm scared to think about it again.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I'm building a Contax Zeiss set now, but not at the expense of my Takumar's. There are pro's and cons to each. :) The 20 is like the perfect video lens, especially on a gimbal, that's pretty much all i use it for so I got a focus ring and put the hood on it for VND use :)
@miguelespinoza25185 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze I want to pick your brain about the 50f1.4 the 7 vs the 8 element. And also Have you used the Auto-Sears/rikenon 55mm 1.4 a must have of you have not tried it.
@JavierArellano4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mark! Subscribed! One question: can do recommend a couple of macro vintage lenses? I plan to use with my mirrorless Canon RP
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
My fav right now, Contax Carl Zeiss 60mm 2.8 AEJ...but less expensive options, SMC Takumar 100mm f4 and 50mm F4
@lovesdukecity5 жыл бұрын
Do you know where to find databases that have the serial numbers and years of production?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I don't off hand. Forums are the best way to find these I think, specific to the lens brand. It's a bit of an adventure, one that requires google patience and google power.
@42-media5 жыл бұрын
I say it was a great video as always..... last week I got to loan the Sigma FP from the swedish dist :D - and I just got the adapter for my Canon FD lenses and it looks goooooood! could be a bit smaler file size in 4K thou, 1h is about 1TB
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Ohhh! I was wondering about that camera! Thanks mate! Going to look up those video specs.
@nguyenleucduong34465 жыл бұрын
Nice, now I can read all the detail on my Hexanon lens
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
:) who knew learning to read was so easy right? ;)
@SunDevilThor5 жыл бұрын
I just watched a video from Media Division comparing the Contax Zeiss with the Super Speeds and now I want a few Contax Zeiss lens lol.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I know which one that is! They’re fantastic! The Takumars though went head to head with them for awhile. ;)
@SRKSEP35 жыл бұрын
Awesome information thank you for passing on to others
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Ravi! Thanks for watching!
@SRKSEP35 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze ❤️
@ivan0bebe5 жыл бұрын
Awesome info! Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Ivan!
@bennig32375 жыл бұрын
Is it true that that scale only works on fullframe and is off on cropped sensors?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
This is true, there is an app that can convert this info. But some modern Aps-c lenses have this info and it’s based on the crop sensor. It’s too bad though, I meant to mention that In the video but completely forgot.
@bennig32375 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze thank you for your valuable information. I sometimes really get confused about some lens specific Details (like HFD) because most information out there is just from a full frame point of view. (p.s. it's still a great and ultra easy to understand video 😘)
@VitalijMik5 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, i just bought 4 Lenses for 50€ and i found there is manual and auto switch on the vintage lenses what does it mean? how did autofocus worked back then? or is it even auto/manual focus? maybe an idea for your next video?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Nice find mate! It's actually not auto or manual focus, but "aperture priority". In Aperture Priority mode (A) the camera will meter the scene and (assuming you're not using Auto ISO) set a shutter speed which you can then adjust to your liking using exposure compensation if you think that's necessary. When using a manual focus lens without electronic contacts, Shutter Priority (S) and Manual (M) modes essentially leave everything up to you.
@VitalijMik5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze ah :D thanks for the info.. i have also the old Practica Kamera with the lense from East Germany. It looks so amazing cant wait till get my m42 adapter :D
@ltlt-gz2ic2 жыл бұрын
Good vid you method serial number of the lens in there a site for entering this information that would yield a result / date of manufacture. Thanks!
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t found a universal sight. You have to do some sleuthing and even that’s hard to fact check against. There’s good info on some lenses, TakumRs, Leica r’s, minoltas, Contax Carl Zeiss. Not sure off hand, but Google search and it will start you on a path hopefully to the end 😆
@chak_dz6961 Жыл бұрын
Finally ! I've been looking for this
@thebeardedgeordiephotography5 жыл бұрын
Hey mark, could you lay your hands on a couple of focal reducer adapters (M42 for the takumars maybe) from the cheap ebay ones to the £120 + ones and give a review in a crop sensor camera? I have an A6000 and am learning my way with vintage helios and Takumar kit but wonder what the reducers/ speedbooster attachments will do for me. Hope you see this and thanks for the help!!
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
I'll take a look at what I can do mate, I don't have an APS-C camera so don't feel I can properly test these. If I ever do get my hands on one it's definitely something I'll look at reviewing.
@AlongTheWay593 жыл бұрын
So what does the red mark signify between 4 and 8 on the hyper focus ring?
@MarkHoltze3 жыл бұрын
Infra red focus point. Slightly different for It film
@paulm81575 жыл бұрын
👍Cool vid and markings explanation, Mark. Sad that so many contemporary lenses for digital cams lack the barrel markings. Must disagree (without being disagreeable, I hope😀) with the “hyperfocal distance” definition. What you pointed out is the zone of acceptable focus , as in street shooting (e.g., 2 meters to 5 meters). However, hyperfocal distance range extends out to infinity and starts at a given distance from lens. Wikipedia, e.g., “closest distance at which a lens can be focused while keeping objects at infinity acceptably sharp. When lens is focused at this distance all objects at distance from half of the hyperfocal distance out to infinity will be acceptably sharp”. (Don’t mean to be anal about this, but concept is key.) Minor gripe I have w/lens markings is use of comma in place of a period. F 1.4 is displayed as 1,4.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I didn't want to get into the fine tune details of hyperfocal as I believe it needs to be it's OWN video. This video is simply to be a general overview of the lens markings. Not that I don't appreciate it, I didn't want to turn this lens into "what is the hyperfocal distance". I think I wrote " acceptable focus" in between the marks as well. Appreciate it though as always Paul!
@cymbaline875 жыл бұрын
Great content as always, Mark! I have one tiny question for you, I noticed you're into takumar, canon, zeiss and even helios lenses but not into nikkors, is there a reason? I have to admit I'm a Nikon guy so that's why I'm asking. Great video once again!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Hi Leandro! I LOVE Nikkor's, just haven't seen any on hand and requires a different mount so haven't rushed to adapt them yet. The Nikkor 50mm 1.2 is of particular interest ;) Any recommends?
@cymbaline875 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze Sure, here are some of my favourites: 28mm 2.8 Ais, 55mm 2.8 Micro Ais (this one is super sharp), 105mm 2.5 Ai or Ais, 135mm 2.8 Ais. Never tried a f1.2 nikkor yet, but if I ever win the lottery or rob a bank I would love to get a 58mm 1.2 Noct LOL
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@cymbaline87 beauty thanks mate! Going to keep an eye out for these! Appreciate it!
@djmarzek5 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! Thanks Mark!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! :)
@nickbjones2 жыл бұрын
Are multicoatings usually applied to the font element or all elements?
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
Depends, some lenses are just the front. Some are all elements. Multi coating usually refers to the various elements being coated.
@DoFurther5 жыл бұрын
Now I get it. Thanks!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad it helped!
@kuyajez83845 жыл бұрын
I thought I didn't need to watch this video, but then Mark just took me to school.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
lol! I almost didn't make it myself just because I figured it was pretty self explanatory. I figured I should just do it because you never know. :)
@TL-vt8uk5 жыл бұрын
Contax Zeiss and Pentax Takumar lenses.....awesome!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
They’re now my two fav brands for SLR lenses I think! Thanks Matt!
@Left-Earth4 жыл бұрын
*"Down the rabbit hole I go..."* 🕳️
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
If you find me down there, pull me out!
@FrankieTheOne4 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Love your videos. IDK how you dont a million subs yet. hey bro, what lens do you use to film this video?
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
Hi Frankie, thanks for the kind words. I actually used a few different lenses to shoot this. Mostly my Takumar and Contax Carl Zeiss lenses. Pretty much everything is shot on vintage except my talking head portion, most of the lenses I shot this with are under $250 ;)
@darkgroov2 жыл бұрын
What about mount ? Some will say no?
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
Most don't, Canon FD is the only lens I think does. That's just cause the mount is also in their name.
@filmarchive7599 Жыл бұрын
I have a different question. I bought 3 vintage lenses. These lenses are made with radioactive material. There is dust on the 2 lenses and around the edges. Could this dust come from inside the lens? So, can thorium come out of the lens in powder form? Respects
@MarkHoltze Жыл бұрын
No, the dust is just dust, the thorium mixture is locked into the glass, it’s not coming out. Someone might have opened the in the past where dust got in, or because it’s not 100% sealed…somehow wind could have blown dust in. Most likely someone opened the kens to clean it at some point.
@filmarchive7599 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze Hey Mark. Thank u so much for your answer. Your information was very important to me. I have one more question, I have a Panasonic S5 camera and some sources say that these lenses damage the sensor. Is this true ? Kind regards
@aperturefilm3 жыл бұрын
Well explained bro
@mclarenf1V125 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m shooting in Kenya with all my vintage glass and the 85 Tak and the 44 Helios are my daily weapons. Yummy. Occasionally the 200 Tak or the 300 ‘photosnyper’. Only three pieces of glass in that puppy!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Yes, all good choices! Photosnyper, love that word!
@olaogunade47794 жыл бұрын
So helpful thanks 😊
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure good luck!
@pawankumar-we6ly3 жыл бұрын
Sir my name is pawandeep singh, you provided good video on marking of lense, now also provide video on -- marking of zoom lense also
@techieandmusic5 жыл бұрын
+MHoltze Great video as usual 😎😎😎
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stu! 💥
@fishwigy5 жыл бұрын
Hyper focal distance: shoot without looking.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
FROM THE HIP! pew pew pew!!!!
@teshaksnake7835 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze cause that is main purpose to shoot using more like a scale type of measuring focus, which is still used by most of the street photographers (of course those who shoot mostly film to waist less)
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@teshaksnake783 Definitely! That's probably a good reason why it was there as well, the limited resource and cost associated with film. Helps people dial in when they might not have the luxury of time in certain instances! Thanks George!
@hcp0scratch5 жыл бұрын
Great info, TY!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! My pleasure mate!
@Hektaburnz4205 ай бұрын
You missed out the part of the only red indicator on the body
@RATIBRAJAB5 жыл бұрын
hi will say : my name is Mark and welcome to another video >>>Who is betting?
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Basically THIS! lol
@Jbtorresmedina5 жыл бұрын
Where’s my bowing down emoji? Oh, here we go! 🙇 Thank You! Thank You! Excellent video.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose! That's a great emoji! I didn't even know it existed! 🙇🙇🙇 to your comment! ;)
@pov_driver5 жыл бұрын
It's DOF scale, not hyperfocal scale. Hyperfocal distance is the point focused at given focal length ant f-stop that maximizes the dept of field. You may use it of course to select a focus distance that is the hyperfocal distance but the scale is to "measure" DOF.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
I've seen it said to be both, but I agree what I describe is DOF scale, but depending on the lens brands it's referred to as one or the other. I also didn't want to make an entire video on it but just mention how it's useful. Hyperfocal proper would be better served as its own isolated video I think. Thanks mate! appreciate the additional info!
@gregpantelides13553 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much!
@MarkHoltze3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Greg!
@shurikenstars5 жыл бұрын
Very good video and nice explanation to the markings since finding your channel I’m a big fan. Light hearted and very enjoyable. However.., hyperfocal I always thought was different to depth of field which is what you were in fact explaining. Another nit picking is T asterix ... it’s pronounced T star . Sorry for the mini moan but just points I thought I’d mention. Keep going with this great channel.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Hi John! Appreciate it mate sincerely. I've never heard it called T "STAR" that makes so much sense. Hyperfocal is different, honestly when I was prepping the video I was like, man Hyperfocal could be it's OWN 8 min video to really explain fully. Intention of this one was just to describe what it is and how I use it. Depth of field and hyperfocal are intertwined, at least how I understand it. Never be sorry for a "mini moan", I'm happy to be corrected mate so please never apologize for it!
@shurikenstars5 жыл бұрын
Mark Holtze now a video on hyoerfocal, in your style would be good. And yes D of F and HypFoc are interwoven as you say. With hyoerfocal though you are moving infinity to furthest edge of the D of F scale for a given aperture and thus the nearest point becomes closer ... kinda, very good for zone focusing and also getting more on acceptable focus. Loving your whole vintage lens videos overall, this is what photography is about, experimenting and creating. Again love the channel Mark.
@tamarkipiani40962 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what i was looking for!! Im v new to film photography so it's exciting to learn all this, yet frustrating trying to find a vid that properly explains it :') ppl be like this is xyz nd im like yea ok but what does xyz mean 😭 lol thanks for this vid!
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mikewinburn5 жыл бұрын
Couple bits of $.02 facts that could be helpful to new manual lens users. 1. The distance scale shows you how far your subject is from the focal plane of the film, or sensor. Not really how far you are from the front of the lens. Important distinction in other areas - especially panorama shooting. Otherwise, not too important. 2. agreed on the purpose of stated, "hyperfocal distance scale", however i recall, its properly referred to as a "depth of field scale" (at least in Nikkor manuals, Zeiss, and Canon manual focus lenses), and it describes, exactly as you said, what will be in focus given the a: chosen aperture and the b: distance to your subject. (Very few lenses have the scale today as most folks simply shoot 'auto focus' and their intention is merely to get the subject in focus. But for videographers, Landscape shooters, astro-photographers who use wide mm lenses (50mm and wider), who need to precise distance, the distance scale and depth of field scale remains on primes; everyone else, its an afterthought so rarely present on zooms or lenses greater than 50mm. Focus achieved, you'd simply use that scale to see how far your subject is from the focal plane - and if you really wanted to you could figure the 'field of focus' from there if you needed.) 3. One must know how to use the "hyperfocal distance scale/depth of field scale" to ensure they are shooting at the 'hyperfocal distance' for that given aperture. (They aren't the same thing.) In fact, properly shooting at the hyperfocal distance will usually look like your image is out of focus through the view finder, but in the resulting image, almost everything in the entire image will be in focus...and again, generally landscape or astrophotography artists are the only ones trying to achieve that. This presentation is fantastic and spot on, as well. I wish it was out there when i started using manual lenses many years ago :) great job, mark. I look forward to the next vid in the series.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, I probably could have been more specific in my choice of words on the first one. I was trying to be relatively concise and I think the details got lost in that attempt to simplify. I've seen the hyperfocal/depth of field scale mentioned equally, looking it up I decided on hyperfocal distance as being the ACTUAL universal name, but who knows that source could have been wrong for sure. It's one thing I could do an entire video on and cut a bunch of stuff out because i didn't want this to be the "hyperfocal distance" video. Initially it was just a general geography of what everything is on a lens. Appreciate the added info mate sincerely.
@mikewinburn5 жыл бұрын
Mark Holtze - I think you were perfect in explanation, mr. mark. I was just being extra detailed for those who might confuse hyperfocal shooting technique like I did for quite a while.... shhhh let's keep that a secret :) again, your explanation of how to use the hyperfoalscale/depth of field scale was impressively simple and easy to understand.
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
@@mikewinburn I totally get it mate and I honestly do appreciate it. It felt a bit like pandora's box too when I was in prep for this shoot. Debating whether or not I should go full tilt and ultimately just decided against it. I LOVE the details believe me. I'm super stoked you took the time to clarify as well! If it's one thing i've learned from the comments section is there is always someone who knows more or goes that little bit further that really helps with a concept. I appreciate it!
@mikewinburn5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze - delighted my friend. Catch you next post!
@invertthelab65322 жыл бұрын
thanks 4 the explanation, i guess i miss something now 😅😂
@NicolovsVideo Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you. Great work. :)
@MarkHoltze Жыл бұрын
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@hunterxhunter71745 жыл бұрын
Great video :D
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hunter!
@raghvendratiwari68582 жыл бұрын
❤ excellent video 👌👍🙏
@MarkHoltze2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@proudindian794 жыл бұрын
awesome...!💐💐💐💐
@rohitparethodi80614 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure mate, best of luck with it!
@josethevegan89233 жыл бұрын
Ya know Mark Holtze... I'm waiting for my Helios 44-2 to arrive, and your videos are going to be so helpful to my future images... I can't wait! Thanks! JoseTheVegan on KZbin
@MarkHoltze3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how you like it mate!
@techieandmusic5 жыл бұрын
+Mark Holtze Great Video’s as usual
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stu! Appreciate it mate!
@patriziodalessandro16934 жыл бұрын
T-star would be more appropriate, as already pointed out. pixinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/en_About-the-reduction-of-reflections-of-camera-lenses.pdf blogs.windows.com/devices/2012/02/24/how-carl-zeiss-lens-changed-the-world/ Hasselblad lenses have the same marking and later on even Pentax marked some lenses with a green star: for example I remember the 40 year old SMC PENTAX M* 300mm f/4, very compact and very sharp
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@punkrachmaninoff5 жыл бұрын
there we go... until the end there i was getting worried you betrayed us pentaxians for contax!?!
@MarkHoltze5 жыл бұрын
The markings on the zeiss were just a bit friendlier when it came to the visual demonstration. Takumar lover forever. 8 element is in the mail ;)
@punkrachmaninoff5 жыл бұрын
@@MarkHoltze so jelly. ugh. can't wait for the review. the widest takumar i have is the 28mm 3.5... really love my smc pentax 24mm f2.8 early k, but not as much as my new pentax-m 28mm f2...
@neilpiper98894 жыл бұрын
The first two numbers of the Serial number on Russian lenses indictates the year of manufacture. This applies to Russian cameras too. Easy to date your equipment. Probably applies to Russian tanks as well!
@MarkHoltze4 жыл бұрын
That's fascinating mate! I had no idea! Thanks so much for the additional info Neil!!