What is a rehoused lens?
To put it simply, lens rehousing is either modifying an old cine lens to meet new standards or adapting a still lens for cinema use. It’s a practical way to breathe new life into a lens that’s been sitting on the shelf.
Are Canon cine lenses worth it?
Caleb points out several advantages of cine lenses when it comes to focusing. First, they are way more precise and smoother than still lenses for pulling focus. They also have a larger focus throw – with cine lenses you get 200 to 300 degrees of rotation.
Why are cine lenses so large?
Cinema lenses typically have focus distance marks we can rely on and their end stop is at infinity. That requires precision and precision demands more use of metal in the construction. Beyond that, naturally a larger lens will be heavier, all other things being equal.
Are cine lenses autofocus?
The physical focus ring on the lens is frequently grooved or covered with rubber to make it easy to grip with your hand. In contrast, cinema lenses are usually built to have a human find focus. Autofocus is rarely used, if at all. Many cinema cameras don’t even offer an autofocus feature.
How much does it cost to rehouse lenses?
A standard prime photo lens can cost you anywhere from $100 to $3,000. When rehoused as a cinema lens, those same lenses can run anywhere from $500 up to about $4,000.
Why are cine lenses better?
Cine lenses have superior glass that produce sharp images with little to no chromatic aberrations or visible vignetting, which are sometimes present in images taken using photo lenses. However, both types of lenses can’t avoid barrel distortions, especially in video where it is more noticeable.
Do cine lenses have image stabilization?
Proper cine lenses are all mechanical, with no autofocus, no image stabilisation and no powered zoom. The lens has separate focus, zoom, and iris rings. And the focus has built-in cinema-standard gearing for follow-focus compatibility.
Are cine lenses good for photography?
A true cinema lens is highly superior to still photo lenses in terms of design, features, and construction. Thus, any lens that possesses the true capabilities of a cine lens will definitely cost a fortune, with a price tag ranging anywhere between four to six figures.
What is special about cine lenses?
Cine lenses or cinema lenses are specifically designed to meet the specific demands of filmmaking. They record continuous motion and offer exceptional video quality, which makes them perfect for cinema production.
Why do prime lenses not have OIS?
Here is how I understand it: OIS works by a lens element that moves and compensates for camera movements. This means that the moving lens element is not always in a straight optical line with the other lenses. This can add a little blur and thus contradicts the meaning of prime lenses ie ultra sharpness.
Are all cine lenses manual?
Cine lenses are all manual focus and have clearly marked focal distance scales. There are hard stops at the closest focus distance and infinity with a big focus throw in between for super precise adjustments. They also have grooves on the focus ring, which can be used with automated and follow focus devices.
What do you mean by rehousing a lens?
Lenses are one of those safe bets thanks to the practice of rehousing optics which have been around for decades. To put it simply, lens rehousing is either modifying an old cine lens to meet new standards or adapting a still lens for cinema use.
Which is the best company to rehouse film lenses?
TLS (True Lens Services) If you’re in the U.K., TLS is a stellar rehousing source. The company can convert, service, or repair pretty much any film, broadcast or projection lens you give them. In fact, they even rehouse and design the lenses for spots like Cinescope Optics and Old Fast Glass.
How long does it take to rehouse a Soviet lens?
Please Note: The rehousing take up to 6 months to be completed and shipped. You might now be familiar with our VLFV Cine Edition range of Rehoused Soviet lenses. We’ve already completed and shipping the 28mm, 37mm, 58mm, 85mm lenses from this set.
Are there any rehoused Soviet lenses at iron glass?
VintageLensesForVideo teamed up with some old friends at IronGlass to pull off something I’ve been waiting on for years. They started rehousing vintage Soviet lenses with proper cinema housings and PL mounts. As soon as I heard the news I slammed my money in their virtual hands.