My favorite manual and vintage lenses for video
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Күн бұрынI think manual lenses are great for video shooting. They have character and take the edge off a digital image. Here are the manual and vintage lenses I use the most on my shoots, with lots of sample footage. Learn filmmaking from me! myfilm.school/vintage-lenses
Anamorfaux anamorphic filter: www.anamorfaux.store
Helios 44-2 lens: amzn.to/2C7qDvP
Laowa 15mm lens: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Rokinon 35mm T1.5 Cine: amzn.to/2G7WIVH
Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine: amzn.to/2E4h8y4
Nikkor 35mm f2 lens: amzn.to/2DuRjX2
Fotodiox NF-E adapter: amzn.to/2DB6f9k
Viltrox Focal Reducer: amzn.to/2DteVuZ
Sony a7sii: amzn.to/2BChl9M
Sony a6500: amzn.to/2E5gu3L
All my gear with detailed notes: bdn.li/kit
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@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
Should I swap out any of these lenses? Let me know your favorites.
@AmineHamouda 6 жыл бұрын
i would add the NIKON 50MM 1.8 SERIES E vintage lens, i use to lens whack on my CANON 70D here's a result : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brh2bLaZxsume2w.html
@xiaoen342 6 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 SC? It's really good one.
@semangatmembara 6 жыл бұрын
I would swap the nikon 35mm f/2 with an Ai version, the 35mm f/1.4, it's a very sharp and have nice bokeh, but a little bit bigger and heavier due to the all metal construction.
@amosaiccosmos6302 6 жыл бұрын
Nice Video thanks for the ideas! Subbed!
@burstongreye7090 6 жыл бұрын
SMC TAKUMAR 55MM F2, you won't regret it.
@HolgerH1967 6 жыл бұрын
"This lens has really nothing remarkable" (shows superb footage). Thanks Brandon, you once again showed me, it's all depending on the guy behind the camera. I need to practice more.
@my2cents198 6 жыл бұрын
Most underated artist on KZfaq ...ur a gun !!!!
@WillProwse 6 жыл бұрын
Such a genius method of setting focus by using your hand for vlogging shots. So smart
@raksh9 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you again, Brandon, for another really informative look at how you work.
@Paradise2Paradise 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Simply awesome. Keep up the great work Brandon.
@CGP_Films92 5 жыл бұрын
I shot my first short film primarily with that same Helios lens and I freaking loved it! I was really pleased with the quality and look it gave me.
@ricsblake 5 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. I shoot a lot on bigger cameras but have just bought the A7Sii and these tips are amazing, I got the Helios and the anamorfaux straight away. Can't wait to see the results. Thank you!
@adinwalls 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so helpful, I’m more and more leaning to manual vintage lenses for video and photo because they’re cheap and add great character.
@ccoquet 6 жыл бұрын
Just loved the Laowa lens...
@mirablaues 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic "Semana Santa" shots. Congratulations
@Vernonchan 6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual, Brandon!
@h00b00 6 жыл бұрын
You keep it real Brandon, love that about your videos!
@mihirpunj8919 6 жыл бұрын
Thats a great lens collection. And great to know about all those
@markboweringphotography4408 6 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I am just starting to play with the helios and i am loving it.
@lexa3210 3 жыл бұрын
your shots look incredible
@pixelmasque 6 жыл бұрын
Super selection, thanks for sharing Brandon,
@patricklevar 6 жыл бұрын
I'm new to VIDEOGRAPHY after just buying a Canon EOS M ...and I can't wait to get my first manual Lens really looking forward to learning to use manual Lens thanks for your videos KEEP FILMING 😎👌🏾
@rubengonzalez-re2eu 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Brandon! Very helpful thanks
@reena6974 6 жыл бұрын
Good to see you at the airport today sir. Excited to watch the videos you'll post about this country. 👍
@ericsbriggs 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. Perfect video as usual
@perpetualmoto 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these!! Super informative!
@CJamesPhoto 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty pleasing, i have my eye on some of those lenses myself so this was helpful :)
@kionimoto 6 жыл бұрын
You are a master at your craft 🍻
@whoismatt 6 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna need to pick up one of those Anamorfaux adapters!
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, it's fun for that specific look and much easier than a real anamorphic or anamorphot.
@YellowElephant1 6 жыл бұрын
Love my helios! Such a great lens, despite the radioactivity
@SamKilby 6 жыл бұрын
These videos are a huge help! You've convinced me to buy a Sony now! Thanks Brandon :)
@crazyblondy1890 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice explained, thank you x
@AyoolaBoyejo 6 жыл бұрын
Wow, I am so glad to be subscribed to your channel simply because of great contents like this. I'm a video enthusiast from Nigeria and I shoot Sony Mirorless 100% I am surprised that you don't have any fast 50mm prime on your list, I use Konica Minolta 50mm F1.7 MD lens that I got for $37 from KEH and it is one of my best manual lenses at the moment.
@EdPal 6 жыл бұрын
I love my Minolta 58mm f 1.4. Vintage lenses are a steal
@live4christ297 4 жыл бұрын
Great channel Brandon!
@hfranke07 6 жыл бұрын
For me the best feature of the Helios 44-2 is the click free aperture ring. Very nice during shoting video. Nice video. Thanks.
@vivaladamm 6 жыл бұрын
nice. I just got a fd50mm 1.4 and a fd hanimex 28mm f2.8. love adapting the old glass to my sony's :) love a normal manual focus. you are one of the smartest straight to intelligent real world feedback guys on KZfaq. I don't use my rokinon 85mm much either sadly for the same reasons. but it does have a beautiful image.
@nandoblondemobydick5438 6 жыл бұрын
i´m a good photographer and i enjoy so much your videos about lens that watch them many times to understand at all why you do your choices, now i can said you are very clever and yes very orientated to video shooting, which i want to learn now, thanks, very clever cause you know how to get great profit of your lens without spending money in luxury gear which to many times ends up in concerns and too much weight, looks like you have a clear combination between what you want to get in a scene and the ideal set up to get it at minimal cost, great really. never looked at vintages lens as how smouth and creamy can be for portraits
@kathyrobinson1975 5 жыл бұрын
💕💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇😇loved your footage! Very informative 😇
@labotelladepapayangela3321 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video as usual. It is kind of funny, that in the old times, manufacturers would try hard to engineer the hell out of lens in order to avoid the optical defects and aberrations,, the flares and so on. And we would buy the most expensive lens we could afford in order to avoid them... But now those computer designed lenses with aspheric components have become so perfect, that the old imperfections are sought for and used creatively... It's like the so hated clicks and pops in vynile records we tried so hard to avoid, and now they are sometimes creatively faked in some songs...
@jacobsmith6689 6 жыл бұрын
I was researching both the Rokinon 35mm and 85mm you brought up in this video. Super serendipitous. I try not to be completely swayed by KZfaq creators and rely more so on personal analysis, but jeez this video threw a wrench in that.
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
They're heavy but otherwise beautiful lenses.
@PascalTristanRedney 6 жыл бұрын
Lately I've been using a Canon 50mm f1.8 with a dump adapter, turning it into a manual lens. I love that thing on my Lumix body, it gives a very vintage feel. I just don't have any aperture control so I'm forced to shoot wide open al all times. So I've been looking into one of these Russian lenses as well. Thanks for the video! I loved it, al always. - Pascal
@darrylbennett1766 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative!!! Thank you
@richardpcrowe 5 жыл бұрын
I love using manual lenses for their character and look! I agree that the Sony cameras with IBIS and focus peaking are just great for manual lenses. I like my Helios but, also really enjoy shooting with the 55mm f/1.4 Auto Sears which is great for portraiture...
@MathieuStern 6 жыл бұрын
You should start to collect old Canon FD lenses, you will be amazed !
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
Sure, which ones?
@MathieuStern 6 жыл бұрын
Canon FD 35mm f2.8 is a beast, the Canon FD 50mm f1.4 and canon FD 85mm f1.8 are ones of my favorite lenses for video and i have over 200 lenses. you can see some of my vintages lenses on my channel. Minolta lenses are also extraordinary, i did a cinematic review of the 50mm f1.4. tell me what you think.
@ArchWayE 6 жыл бұрын
Mathieu Stern Thanks. I’ll check them out as well.
@spakeschannel 6 жыл бұрын
I'm Russian and let me tell you: Helios lenses are NOT radioactive.
@executor966 6 жыл бұрын
глупости не говори, пусть люди верят dont listen to him he has no idea
@spakeschannel 6 жыл бұрын
Ты поглумиться хочешь? Yeah, like you want to tell the truth...
@adamkomusic 6 жыл бұрын
Haha how do you know? ;) There are probably millions of them around the world!
@spakeschannel 6 жыл бұрын
Told you, I'm Russian and I know about history of those lenses.)
@legendp2011 6 жыл бұрын
I thought thery used thorium to make them. thorium is radioactive and can cause cancer if inhaled (let's just say the lens is cracked)..........that being said I would be happy for you to prove me wrong. as I would really like to buy a helios lens
@rc-wingman5719 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to get a camera with in body lens stabilization. It makes all the difference when it comes to Vintage lenses.
@BrandonChoo 6 жыл бұрын
Make sure you try out Minolta and Vivitar lenses! The Minolta MC Rokkor 55mm f/1.7 is one of my favourite alongside the Vivitar 28mm f/2.8 (a shame it's f/2.8 and not 2 though!) Totally understand what you meant by vintage lenses having a characteristic to it. A shame it's hard to use them for corporate shoots because certain clients would think that you're "unprofessional" for using a small lens and a small body. That's what I like about your videos, it beats lots of stuff produced by agencies and production houses!
@jarekmecina 5 жыл бұрын
2:06 Helios looks amazing :)
@LeonTruong 6 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing on this video. I was looking at some Wide angle lens for the sony. What you guys thinking about the Rokinon Cine CV12M-E 12mm T2.2?
@sjootme8496 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your prefs, I just bought holder + filter from Anamorfaux, nice pricing. I already have two of your five lenses :)
@CollinChan 5 жыл бұрын
Going to totally grab me a Helios!!
@MiguelReyesC 6 жыл бұрын
You're the man!!!
@monaronald0511 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon, great videos, love all your work. Just wondering have you tried the SLR magic 18mm 2.8 comparing to the Laowa 15mm?
@santosawogbemi 6 жыл бұрын
Brandon amazing video as usual , quick question do you shoot a log 2 and use luts??
@MateoToro 6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a preferred backpack that you use? Didn't see one in your kit
@hfranke07 5 жыл бұрын
The most important isue for video on the Helios is the aperturering is without clicks..... this is a great feature.
@JayaGadge 6 жыл бұрын
Great video
@TheMagicCrayons 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you - Tim
@mauricelamain1978 5 жыл бұрын
great review, old manual lenses are indeed different i find them more organic
@djjorgebarsalsa1 5 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! Which adapator do you use for the HELIOS LENS and SONY A7III thanks
@BrendanMiranda 6 жыл бұрын
Helios Family Reppin' !!
@ElijahAnthonyF 6 жыл бұрын
I only use manual focus for all of my videos etc, I just don't trust my auto. Would rather miss a shot due to my own error than the cameras. Just me.
@JannisBierschenk 6 жыл бұрын
Chinook Productions same :)
@ParallelFeatures 6 жыл бұрын
Same
@legendp2011 6 жыл бұрын
for single operator on a glidecam you can't really use manual focus, you can maintian distance, but good af (like that on the 1dxmkii, a7riii and canon c200 is very helkpfull for those scenarios. even on my a7sii in 1080p 25p mode I find the face af to work well enough for glidecam at f1.8). I believe in using the best tool for the job, sometimes that means manual, sometimes that means auto
@mennyus 6 жыл бұрын
great stuff as always Brandon! Are you satisfied with the Viltrox adapter? They have a new one out (ef-m2) for micro 4/3 cameras that looks very tempting
@bobanmk9691 3 жыл бұрын
I liked your videos ♥
@vikasgorule 6 жыл бұрын
Can you make video on adapter for sony ?
@alexsound2097 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I have the Nikkor 35mm f2 lens as well. For now it's my favorite since it's the only one I have that can achieve those more cinematic look with f2. (and yep really light!). The only sad thing about this one is since I don't have any gimbal and there is no stabilizer built in (and sadly, my camera doesn't have any in it either), my footage tend to go shaky really easily. Anyway, Nice review!
@jedi7762 3 жыл бұрын
Because of the Helios - you’ve been ‘Added’ - thanks for the specificity
@TroyKelley517 6 жыл бұрын
Will the Anamorfaux Filters work on a telephoto lens ? Thanks, love all your videos and movies
@Joka.3000 4 жыл бұрын
I like your channel and already subscrive. Tank you for all this information!
@showlatefilmsproduction2795 6 жыл бұрын
My favourite is Helios.am buying one. Bradon you are such a great guy.please can you do an indepth tutorial on Moza air assistant app. thanks
@BrotherJudahLion 6 жыл бұрын
HI Brandon, thanks for the great videos. Have you ever used the SLR Magic 35MM 1.2? its much smaller than the Rokinon and gets amazing image on an A7SII
@ELJAGUAR 6 жыл бұрын
what was this red thing on the left corner? lol
@veronicaibe1243 6 жыл бұрын
Hi there! This was very helpful. I have the Helios myself and I LOVE it. Very dreamy looking. I had question about External Hard Drives. Which ones do you use? I'm having trouble deciding what External Hard Drive to get because I know editing with 4K and 1080p needs some fast drives. But at the same time I don't want to overspend.
@Rise2 6 жыл бұрын
Now watch those helios lenses bump up in prices because of your videos :) Great video as always!
@ParallelFeatures 6 жыл бұрын
Rise my local flea markets are full of them sometimes . But when I needed one they were all gone, because of this video lol
@adamkomusic 6 жыл бұрын
I just asked in previous video about your manual lenses and here you go! Video specially for me! Thanks :D one question, have you ever used Helios with a6500? Does it work good?
@ArchWayE 6 жыл бұрын
OMG. You have taught me much about doing more with less. I was just talking to my film school instructor yesterday about how much I love to manually control the aperture on a DSLR body with cinema lenses. He told me to just get manual photo lenses for much cheaper. P.S. How would you advise reducing vertical up/down shakiness on stairs or uneven terrain?
@superhoov 6 жыл бұрын
I love my old vintage lenses. I really want to try the slr magic primes though. Any experience with those?
@ClaudioDesideriFilms 3 жыл бұрын
We love Mr Li more and more everyday, don't we?🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏻♂️
@suvradipdutta8896 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your this video. What picture profile and camera settings do you used at the time 2.05? Please make a video about post processing and color correction.
@marcebarajas 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent educational video 😀 a question for a short film I want to use a 7 artisans 25mm in a fujifilm xt30 camera and also a Helios 55 mm, when should I use the Helios and when should I use the 7 artisans? or should I not mix them? thanks, greetings from Mexico
@uk2go 6 жыл бұрын
I have noticed that, Helius is super sharp with F2.0 if your subject is close approx 2m - after 2m I use 2.8 when it is necessary, usually for photos. PS It is my favourite lens. One think to mention a lot of people do not know how to set up aperture on that lens :))) here is tutorial if curious kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9qGjbdlr7GRf3k.html
@jamskof 6 жыл бұрын
HELP i cant decide between laowa 12 vs 15mm for video / timelapse (not astro), i love ultrawide, and the difference in lowlight doesnt matter to me too much, i shoot pretty much anything and everything, is the 12 a bit too extreme? harder / easier to work with than the 15? focussing harder or easier with any of these? your thoughts are much appreciated!
@denislisul5893 6 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@GaryMuvautShowTime 6 жыл бұрын
If You like vintage lenses You need to try Olympus 50mm 1.8 and Super Takumar 55mm 1.8 - both dirt cheap but very cinematic, and they generate cool flares too :) cheers, thanks for another great video :)
@sonnybrown4758 6 жыл бұрын
I have a 35 1.4 nikkor ai lens that I use a lot. Everyone always comments how good it looks on the footage. Since you like the f2 you have so much, you might consider trading up for it as It is remarkable unlike the f2 version and it's the same size and formfactor.
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
OK I'll look for it thanks!
@RayAmbler7 6 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 from Sainsonic? :)
@TravellingArtist 6 жыл бұрын
This helps me put things in perspective before I invest in sony a7III :P
@SimonVisuals 6 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions, thanks! What is that at 09:05 on the left side?
@maxyorkshire5930 6 жыл бұрын
ufo only explanation
@feelmyjulian 6 жыл бұрын
I feel like we have a very similar view on filmmaking and the look we want
@backyardjunkie 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon, With the Helios link you gave, is this with the right adaptor for a6500 as it says micro 4/3. thanks man, subbed.
@eyebelieve3096 6 жыл бұрын
This is great but I think its time you did a video on your philiosophy behind opting for PP-Off Autumn Leaves vs sLog and how you color grade that footage.
@HoppingBug 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon. I am a big fan of your work and I get really inspired from your videos. But it is really sad to realise that you’ve just stopped making videos and all you do is tutorials. I would love to see more cinematic videos from you.
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
Don't worry I have a big year planned
@HoppingBug 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for replying :) Would really appreciate if you can have a look at few of my videos and share your recommendations :) and reviews. Also, best of luck for your future travel :)
@jamesreyes1510 6 жыл бұрын
Can't wait Brandon! you're truly an inspiration to me
@markus8282 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@maxyorkshire5930 6 жыл бұрын
Glad to see people shooting manual. I just can't stop doing it myself. Have you tried the rokinon 21mm or 50mm e mount s35 primes? I have the cine version of the 50 and love it on the a6500. The size and weight is unbelievable compared to my full frame 35mm rokinon. I have had my eye on the 21mm 1.4 rokinon.
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tips! I'd love to try those lenses but I haven't use them yet
@yttean98 5 жыл бұрын
I like watching your videos Brandon Li(NOT Lee) cos your videos are most times very imaginative and NOT boring.
@200447859 5 жыл бұрын
If the Nikkor has automatic it means it is screw-driven I guess. It would have a designation of AF-D. Your camera body would have a focus motor that will turn a screw and hence turn the focus gears on that lens. I guess that is how it works.
@nickivlachou3117 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Brandon, Thank zou very much for all your information. I love vintage lenses. But how do you mount lenses from different brands on your Sony a7ii? Are all lenses compatible to this camera? I have canon lenses and would like to keep them. Are they compatible to the Sony a7ii?
@falakoala4579 4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen or tried adaptors that can turn manual to auto focus? Any recommendations??
@darkdrift0r124 6 жыл бұрын
Hi brandon! What's your go-to low light lens for sony?
@GeorgAlekseev42 6 жыл бұрын
Hi! What you would prefer: sony 10-18 f4 or laowa 15 f2 if you could take only one of these?
@zemariamm 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Brandon you seem to swap lenses a lot during your shoots, while running and gunning how do you make sure the sensor is clean? Thanks!
@TobiasEnevoldsen 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. The Helios 44-2 is my favorite lens :-) What apature do you usually use to get that nice bokeh and a managable focal depth? I am thinking about that nice gimbal shot in your video (path through the trees). ...I know its quite hard to read the apature on the lens. :-)
@BrandonLiUnscripted 6 жыл бұрын
I shoot f2 to f4 depending on the shot. Swirly effect is a combo of f-stop, subject distance, and background texture
@TobiasEnevoldsen 6 жыл бұрын
Brandon Li thanks. :-)
@thebrazilshow 6 жыл бұрын
Tobias Enevoldsen h
@karlbontia 5 жыл бұрын
Just a quick question Brandon, what do you use to adapt the helios to a sony a7 series camera? Thanks
@vidualisefilms745 6 жыл бұрын
Would you be interested in doing a workshop in Adelaide Australia? I think people would love to learn your many gems of camera wisdom!
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