WA Lens thoughts? at DVinfo.net

Chad Dyle · March 23rd, 2008, 09:24 AM

I've been using my FX-1 with a WA lens for so long that its just to difficult not to use one now. I'm currently considering this one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Converter.html

If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know. I know that Century Optics is a great brand. I also like the weight on this one. Its only .63 lbs., where some of the others are pushing 2 lbs.

Brian Standing · March 23rd, 2008, 05:56 PM

Why not just wait until Sony releases the Carl Zeiss 1/3" wide-angle lens for this camera? That's what I plan to do.

Sean Hsieh · March 23rd, 2008, 07:50 PM

hey brian,
where can we get more info on this wide-angle lens w/ the 1/3" bayonet?

Brian Standing · March 23rd, 2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Hsieh

hey brian,
where can we get more info on this wide-angle lens w/ the 1/3" bayonet?

Not released yet, and not a lot of info. There's a brief mention in this Sony press release:
http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_ro...ase/32117.html

And a brief mention in this Sony publicity video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZZM...eature=related

Looks to be 8x, made by Carl Zeiss.

Chad Dyle · March 23rd, 2008, 10:35 PM

I noticed that in the in description of the camera on the Calumet or Abel Cine site. I haven't heard anything else about it though. Can we guess how much this thing is going to cost?

Sean Hsieh · March 24th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Dyle

I noticed that in the in description of the camera on the Calumet or Abel Cine site. I haven't heard anything else about it though. Can we guess how much this thing is going to cost?

I'm guessing $1, wouldn't that be nice. But I think realistically we would be looking at around a few grand. I think roughly around $2k, does anyone else have a better idea?

Chad Dyle · March 25th, 2008, 09:13 AM

I think for that amount I'd rather just buy the Century Optics WA lens for around $500. It weighs just over a half pound, much less than other WA lenses I've owned.

March 23rd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#1
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	WA Lens thoughts? I've been using my FX-1 with a WA lens for so long that its just to difficult not to use one now. I'm currently considering this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Converter.html If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know. I know that Century Optics is a great brand. I also like the weight on this one. Its only .63 lbs., where some of the others are pushing 2 lbs. __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

March 23rd, 2008, 05:56 PM	#2
Brian Standing Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 621	Why not just wait until Sony releases the Carl Zeiss 1/3" wide-angle lens for this camera? That's what I plan to do. __________________ http://www.prolefeedstudios.com/blog/ Documentary for the masses!

March 23rd, 2008, 10:35 PM	#5
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I noticed that in the in description of the camera on the Calumet or Abel Cine site. I haven't heard anything else about it though. Can we guess how much this thing is going to cost? __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

March 25th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#7
Chad Dyle Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 410	I think for that amount I'd rather just buy the Century Optics WA lens for around $500. It weighs just over a half pound, much less than other WA lenses I've owned. __________________ www.chaddyle.com www.chaddyleproductions.com

March 23rd, 2008, 07:50 PM	#3
Sean Hsieh Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 44	hey brian, where can we get more info on this wide-angle lens w/ the 1/3" bayonet?