Thanks for the video. Is this the Pro 1 or Pro II? The Pro 1 has "Tokina" around the front lens element.
@noahforbes2 күн бұрын
Am I missing it or do you have any info on disassembling the front elements? I want to clean the haze out from behind the front element but can't figure out how to disassemble it once its out of the lens . Great info on here by the way!
@gabriels.82565 күн бұрын
I have the Rollei HFT version and it is (surprisingly) also marked as made in W.Germany
@averykevans68945 күн бұрын
@@gabriels.8256 oh nice!
@BagusTriWibowo11 күн бұрын
this lens ssc or ssc asph?
@averykevans689411 күн бұрын
@@BagusTriWibowo just the regular SSC
@failletceline575616 күн бұрын
Zeiss,for ever….😊😊.Tchuss,pierro,from France.
@thomascaminada780819 күн бұрын
Is this lens parfocal ? Would you recommend it to use on a black magic 6k pro ?
@averykevans689419 күн бұрын
@@thomascaminada7808 it is extremely close and there are easy adjustments you can do to make it perfectly parfocal. It is fantastic with BM but you will need to convert it to EF with a conversion kit. I used the fdtoef.com kit and it's been fantastic
@thomascaminada780819 күн бұрын
That’s fantastic thanks for your answers as always. How hard is it to reverse th ef fd conversion you would say ?
@averykevans689419 күн бұрын
@@thomascaminada7808 not difficult although not sure why you would want to aha
@mattkieley801319 күн бұрын
I’ve been eyeballing this lens for a moment. What adapter are you using? I was using a couple of different cheap adapters to adapt Nikon lenses to the Panasonic S5 but my zoom lenses that are parfocal on other camera bodies, didn’t have the correct back focus.
@averykevans689419 күн бұрын
@@mattkieley8013 I was just using a cheapie for this test on both of the copies I bought and both maintained their parfocalness
@jcon65423 күн бұрын
Hi Avery great footage! Love the fd line. I’ve got the 24mm and the 35mm. I’ve a question - do you have any videos in which you showcase the lens zooming completely out then in? I’m working on a short film and am looking for a solution and I think this lens may be it. I appreciate your time and thank you for the video!
@averykevans689423 күн бұрын
@@jcon654 are you wondering if it's parfocal?
@jcon65423 күн бұрын
@@averykevans6894 after looking up what that means, yes, I would like to also know that. Specifically though, what I’m looking to do with the lens is film from the passenger side of my car the actor driving and as we we pull up to the arrivals area of Burbank airport I’d like to then turn the camera to the entrance/exit door and zoom in on the additional actors walking out. I was looking for a video that displayed the zoom capabilities…
@averykevans689423 күн бұрын
@@jcon654 ahhh gotcha ok -- gimme a couple of days and if I remember I can do a test shot of something extremely similar. What sensor size are you looking for?
@jcon65423 күн бұрын
@@averykevans6894 wow that’d be extremely amazing. I’m using a bmpcc og so the crop factor is roughly two times the lens size. The 20mm acts as a 40 and the 35 as a 70. The sensor size is a super 16.
@jcon65423 күн бұрын
I’ll follow up with you early next week if that’s cool. Tuesday or Wednesday. And if it falls through, all good. I know life gets busy. Thanks so much, great talking with ya!
@bradl263628 күн бұрын
There are two f16 versions and one f22 versions so three in all. Great lens. Unlike earlier version not radioactive.
@adinbradic709229 күн бұрын
I am having serious debate with myself about what lens set should I get for video work. Canon FD, Leica R or Olympus Zuiko. 24mm and 50mm for start. what do you think Canon FD 24mm f2 with 50mm 1.2 ssc (later 50mm 1.2 L) or Leica R 24mm 2.8 with 50mm 1.4 Summilux or Olympus 24mm f2 with 50mm 1.2?
@thomascaminada7808Ай бұрын
What adapter did you use to have your lens on a 6kpro?
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@thomascaminada7808 I converted it with a kit from FDtoef.com --- it's absolutely fantastic
@thomascaminada780824 күн бұрын
@@averykevans6894 amazing, thanks a lot. that sounds great. Is it easy to do?
@averykevans689424 күн бұрын
@@thomascaminada7808 I wouldn't say it is difficult, however, the aperture control mechanism is spring loaded so you need to be careful so it doesn't spin too far around or it's tough to get to to get back in the right spot. I believe there are some videos of the process out there though. If you've ever opened FD lenses up though you should have no problems
@AgustinDavidFАй бұрын
Cool images!!!
@ovi-diyАй бұрын
I used LM47 on my Helios 44M helicoids and made it even stiffer than it was.. I think there must be a grease out there less viscous than the LM47... It might work for FDs but for Helios 44s is WAY too thick...any ideas?
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@ovi-diy Japan hobby tools #10
@ovi-diyАй бұрын
@@averykevans6894 thanks, man!
@classic.camerasАй бұрын
I am impressed. Its funny how as a DSLR shooter I considered Tokina to be absolute crap. But now as a vintage lens shooter on mirrorless I get excited to find a Tokina or rebranded Vivitar. Such good vintage lenses.
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@classic.cameras aha I definitely feel ya there! So many hidden gems!
@tonypmediaАй бұрын
Fort Worth Texas here - Tokina 28-80mm ATX PRO lens user! It's an AWESOME AWESOME lens for video aint it!? The 28-70mm was one I wanted but ebay people had them over priced. I hung out right where you shot too lol.
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@tonypmedia hey hey! That's awesome! The price has come down on them a bit. When I bought my first one the going rate for a mint copy was $400~ and now it's around $225. Fantastic lens for sure.
@tonypmediaАй бұрын
@@averykevans6894 nice that’s a hella lot better now! I guess I can live with the extra 10mm until I have money to literally blow because I’ll have a duplicate technically lol. Nice vid man.
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@tonypmedia hell yea! I've never used the 28-80, how is it?
@ansenvideoproductionАй бұрын
Great lens ❤
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@ansenvideoproduction one of my faves for sure
@mikkelbje1242Ай бұрын
Is the zoom ring stiff? I'm asking because I want to do some crash zooms with this lens combined with a zoom motor. Many old zoom lenses have a stiff zoom ring, causing the motor to jump off.
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
@@mikkelbje1242 I have two copies and neither are stiff. I did all the zooms.in this with just my hand but a motor is what I'll use for shoots
@alanyang2455Ай бұрын
This one is not the radioactive one right?
@averykevans6894Ай бұрын
Correct
@bradl263628 күн бұрын
Yep not radioactive
@TolgaBedirVideos2 ай бұрын
Wonderful shot.
@classic.cameras2 ай бұрын
Careful man. Once you dip into Nikkor lenses you don't stop. Few years ago I had one. Now? Like 15 and always want more. They are better IMO then Canon FD and in many cases so so much cheaper.
@averykevans68942 ай бұрын
Definitely cheaper - but I absolutely hate their flares. So for this one I'll deal with it though aha
@classic.cameras2 ай бұрын
@@averykevans6894 yeah I can understand that. For flare I like vivitar. The 28 f2.5 is a great one. Kiron 28 f2 is also pretty epic.
@ryanterk86762 ай бұрын
Yo! Love this footage. Who modified the mount to EF? Thank you!
@averykevans68942 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! I did, ordered the kit from fdtoef.com and was pretty easy.
@ryanterk86762 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing man! Cheers
@ryanterk86762 ай бұрын
@Avery I was hoping to using the lens on a job in a couple of weeks. Are you by chance selling yours? Can’t find any pre-modded versions on the web
@averykevans68942 ай бұрын
@@ryanterk8676 I'm not no. You'll be hard pressed to find a converted one. This is definitely a keeper lens for sure. I know many with it converted and not a single one would sell it. We have used it on a few documentary shoots and it's fantastic. The conversion is easy enough though. Where are you located?
@ryanterk86762 ай бұрын
@@averykevans6894 no prob, I 100% understand! I’m located in Montreal, Quebec
@PerspectivaFilmes2 ай бұрын
wich camera?
@averykevans68942 ай бұрын
Lumix S1 - shot in vlog
@robetus2 ай бұрын
I covered the glass and sprayed a little WD40 through a straw directly on the 3 mount screws, waited 10 minutes, and then they came off nicely. Without the WD40 I was not able to loosen the screws on multiple FD lenses.
@bigshooter46124 күн бұрын
You can do this by dipping a toothpick in some WD40 and dropping it right in place with no mess, and clean it up with a cotton swab after!
@emmanuelOfilms3 ай бұрын
I had to watch this video like 5x that's how much I love the lens and also just peaceful to watch how you shot with it. 🫶🏻
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
It's a legend lens for a reason for sure! Thanks!!!
@emmanuelOfilms3 ай бұрын
I hope you respond to this message. Does this lens come in other set like a wider angle lens. Also you mentioned rehousing yours the comment section, which company are you rehousing with. Please help i want to buy this lens.
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
Hey hey! This does not have a matching wide. However I've been using the v1 Konica 24 with some added distortion added in post with decent success as the flares are similar. There are a couple of small batch rehousing being announced soon it seems so I'm still waiting for now.
@emmanuelOfilms3 ай бұрын
@@averykevans6894 Oh okay I get it now. Thank you for responding.
@tonypmedia3 ай бұрын
NICE! Looks super crisp and smooth wide open actually. I like it
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
I love this lens!
@seoulrydr3 ай бұрын
I hate wanting all the fastest lenses - especially when I can't afford them.
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
Look for good deals on eBay with a make offer option and shoot them an offer. I've gotten tons of amazing deals doing that
@Mrjimmybuckets243 ай бұрын
What camera and mount?
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
This was the Panasonic S1 - L mount.
@Mrjimmybuckets243 ай бұрын
@@averykevans6894 thanks! beautiful images
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
@@Mrjimmybuckets24 Konicas are fantastic for sure!
@ohjajohh3 ай бұрын
Great lens, I kinda want it too, but I have too many 50mm lenses already...
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
I said the same thing when I bought it aha. Cheap though so I said Yolo
@anotheryoutuber_3 ай бұрын
lucky spiders, poor volleyball net.
@averykevans68943 ай бұрын
Like little fishermen
@samleiden74314 ай бұрын
Hi Avery, I’ve been using my copy of this lens for two years with no problems, and today when I picked it up the focus ring was completely jammed! It feels stiff between 1 foot to 3 feet, and then it won’t turn any more, do you know what could have caused this?
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
Could be any number of things. After 50ish years the helicoid lubricant could have finally given up or hardened, there could be debris blocking any of the moving parts, something could have broken or could have become unattached. You can't be certain until you open it up.
@stevejjd4 ай бұрын
What an absolute jewel of a lens
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
Absolutely - I gotta get better test footage up aha
@GarcesBrosStudios4 ай бұрын
broo thanks for the video!! excellent work!
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@zirvecibekir38444 ай бұрын
My Mirrorless camera Sony Nex 5 + adapter (Konica AR mount ) Konica Hexanon AR f 1.1.4 /50 mm. Konica Hexanon AR f 2.8/ 35 mm and Konica Hexanon AR f 3.5/ 135 mm. lenses. Super condition, best photos..
@AndyLewoski4 ай бұрын
Hello, did you use an adapter for the lens on the EF Mount or a converted one/converted it yourself?
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
Hey hey - all the adapters are terrible - they degrade the image quality and reduce the field of view. I converted all of my FDs to EF using fdtoef.com conversion kits
@oliverstealth96494 ай бұрын
Leica R 24 and Minolta MC 24 are identical
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
In terms.of optical design yup! The 16mm fisheye is as well. However, with the 24, depending on the production time the Leica has different coatings on the glass and the elements housing
@oliverstealth96494 ай бұрын
@@averykevans6894 100% Right
@ansenvideoproduction4 ай бұрын
Amazing ❤
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
Absolutely love this lens!
@EvilTeddie235 ай бұрын
Prices have come way down. I wanted one a couple of years ago and true mint from Japan was close to $2K. Just bought a true mint one from Japan for $800 :)
@averykevans68945 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I recently bought another as well because of how low prices have gotten! So fantastic!
@mett_17395 ай бұрын
Is the autofocus noisy?
@AI3Dorinte5 ай бұрын
love the dreamy look but it feels somewhat flat, it is right?
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
It is very low contrast so without a grade it is def a bit flat to my eyes as well.
@classic.cameras5 ай бұрын
I love 28mm lenses but when I looked into the price of this lens, yikes. I decided to not own this lens. Such an amazing lens and thanks for sharing the results.
@fdezo65255 ай бұрын
These vintage lenses have integrated LUT and natural optical flares
@danielbelik5 ай бұрын
Beautiful footage! May I know what's the version of your lens?
@averykevans68945 ай бұрын
Thanks! Mciii
@bmefilms68795 ай бұрын
I didnt love my 24mm. Felt like it didnt belong with the others.
@averykevans68945 ай бұрын
What serial was yours? I'm about to do a video about the three different variations of this lens
@Flashman361755 ай бұрын
It is my GOAT lens. I took most of my best images with it.
@averykevans68945 ай бұрын
It's definitely got some special sauce!
@dalefree56015 ай бұрын
What's the lens mount adapter you use for this lens, and do you know what size focus gear it needs?
@averykevans68944 ай бұрын
I used the blue fotodiox adapter. Not sure on gear size - getting mine rehoused
@unzin-rb6pm5 ай бұрын
is this a good match with 35-105mm fd? that is my current favourite. what is the closest focus distance of this lens? Nice footage! it has nice character. it's not 'clean' but it's not misty. guud stuf. (the music is a bit 'intense' for a feel good B-roll vid - in my opinion. )
@averykevans68945 ай бұрын
Yessir that's the combo use is this with the 35-105. The 20-35 has a bit more contrast and sharpness but they go well with each other. The close focus isn't the best at around say 18inches or so. But it is hands down my favorite wide angle zoom lens -