The Most UNIQUE Lens That NOBODY Is Talking About (not Helios 44-2)

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Ай бұрын

Today we look at a lens that has shaped some of my favorite images and helped me win an ASC-Award for Best Cinematography in a documentary feature.
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@MichaelASchwarz Ай бұрын

I didn't realize you worked on "Summer's End." It's probably my favorite music video of all time. Kudos.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much! And yep, I co-directed, shot, and edited that music video. That was a dream project.

@TheJ_G Ай бұрын

You can’t go wrong with any Voigtlander lens. I shot with their full frame Nokton/Heliars for a while and they created some really breathtaking footage/photos.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

I have used a few of the other Voigtlanders and agree they are great to use - but nothing looks and feels like the Heliar Classic.

@BryceDocherty 8 күн бұрын

I'm so glad you have taken the time to make all these videos my man! I'm in AOD and watch King Coal last night. Loved the Mallick inspiration in the impressionistic scenes. I'm looking forward to a video about the process of filming these scenes. Hybrid docs are my jam. I don't really like filming verite anymore. Being more creative and intentional is just so much more fun. Thanks again Curren!

@CurrenSheldon 8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the note - and agreed, I loved the intentionality of King Coal and the few narrative films I’ve shot. And I’m going to do a series of videos directly and loosely related to King Coal, so let me know what you’d be interested in hearing more about. Thanks again for watching!

@BryceDocherty 8 күн бұрын

@CurrenSheldon amazing man! Thank you. I'd love to her about you and your wife's approach to the scenes with the girls, I wasn't sure if they were actors or not. But it didn't distract from the story. And what was your idea behind certain scenes. Cause I loved the non-linear editing in them to convey a feeling. Questions like did you just scout for nice locations and prompt the girls to do certain things. I've done that in two of my docs. After a while I find myself trying to make a narrative from someone's real story with them playing themselves, similar to The Rider. Thanks for reading. Have an awesome day.

@evanshaver6998 Ай бұрын

Used the Nokton 25mm on my GH5, 4, 3… so It was always a go to. Had a hard time finding a replacement for it since i went full frame so I'll have to check this one out

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Yes there isn't a direct equivalent, but full-frame M Mount lenses from Voigtlander are a great place to start.

@robertrichter242 Ай бұрын

Great video! I love your channel! I rocked the Heliar last year in a documentary in Rwanda. Have you come across a lens with a similar characteristic only wider? Voigtlander Classic 35 S.C. goes in that direction. Cheers.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad you’re enjoying the channel! I have not found a lens that has similar characteristics, unfortunately. I’d love for Voigtlander to make a mini set of these Heliar Classics. At least a 24mm and 85mm. That would be amazing.

@timsnider336 Ай бұрын

Curren, was that just a Rec709 color grade on the footage? I love the look. Appreciate the tip on this.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Depending on which clips you're referring to. King Coal was professionally graded, but everything else I graded with the 55m LUTS, which I love and use for almost everything: 55media.net/55mluts/

@RavikantRai21490 Ай бұрын

Curren, have you made a video about that vest and monopod setup of yours? I was thinking of getting the Thanos SE with the DJI RS4, but was keen on getting a usage review of your setup of vest and monopod.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

I have not made a video about that yet. I may make an updated stabilization video as I also just got a ReadyRig for a 45-lb camera package doing verite (not easy) and it seems to be working much better than an Easyrig. But the vest/monopod setup would be good to go into more detail and see if I can find some similar alternatives.

@rapbisnar Ай бұрын

My goat lens for the gh5 is the voigtlander 17.5 nokton. Voigts definitely have character.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Oooh yes that f0.95 set is pretty sweet for MFT

@chrishnguyendop 28 күн бұрын

Just got it!

@CurrenSheldon 27 күн бұрын

Nice! You’re going to love it.

@alecampofood Ай бұрын

love it

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@josephasghar Ай бұрын

Yeah but my last Helios cost me 20 bucks - and that had a camera attached 🤷‍♂️

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

The Helios is great, but the Voigtlander is a very different look.

@chrishnguyendop Ай бұрын

Were these shot on the C70 too?

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

Depends on which shots! All of King Coal and the studio stuff is C70. Everything that is 3:2 was shot open gate on the Panasonic S1H.

@chrishnguyendop Ай бұрын

@@CurrenSheldon Thanks for the suggestion on this lens! Love the look! Just purchased it and it's coming from Japan sometime next week in really great condition! I would love a set of SC Voightlander classic primes! I have the 35mm 1.4 Nokton Classic MC for my Leica M9. Should've gotten the SC version of it. I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point. Have you tried the Petzvals? Or Leica Rs? Or LOMO Standard Speeds? I actually think you would love the LOMOs!

@brady.anderson Ай бұрын

Any buying tips for the voigtlander? Certain model numbers to look for or versions that perform differently? Thanks!

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

It's a pretty new lens (released in 2018/19, I believe), so I don't think there are any thoughts on lens variation in the way older, vintage lenses have. I have seen it on sale for around $600-700 fairly often, so I would wait until you see that. Currently on sale, I believe. I have also seen some like-new used versions on MPB for $400-500 - I don't think it has been hugely popular, so you can find some good prices if you just check every now and again.

@cosmashono7665 Ай бұрын

The price of this lens is something else.

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

For most new lenses, and especially those made for Leica M Mount, it is pretty reasonable (on sale for $600-700 most of the time). But yes, expensive compared to vintage lenses - BUT, it is the only lens that does what it does, so if you want that look, it's your only true option.

@arielestulin9706 Ай бұрын

actually, everybody is and has been talking about this lens for a long time

@CurrenSheldon Ай бұрын

For every 1000 videos I see about the Helios or Sirui Nightwalkers or Vespids or Nisi Athenas, and so many others, I've seen maybe two videos about this lens. But perhaps your algorithm is different.