The SIMPLE way to mod your vintage lenses for cinema

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @MarkHoltze
    @MarkHoltze 3 года назад +3

    Sweet setup Spenser. Love the cap design, matches your background.

  • @EmeraldAudiovisual
    @EmeraldAudiovisual Год назад +2

    I went mad on eBay this weekend. My first camera (32 years ago) was a Canon AE-1 with a 50mm F/1.4 and a 28mm F/2.8 FD. Still have those. So I now have added (ordered) a 20mm F/2.8, 24mm F/1.4, 35mm F/2, 55mm F/1.2, 85mm F/1.8 and 100mm F/2.8 .. all S.S.C. lenses .. and I kept it under 2k.

    • @reginaldbowls7180
      @reginaldbowls7180 11 месяцев назад +1

      How did you get a 24mm 1.4 for so cheap!!!???? :(

    • @EmeraldAudiovisual
      @EmeraldAudiovisual 11 месяцев назад

      @@reginaldbowls7180 That particular deal actually turned out to be a dud in the end and I had to settle for a 24mm F/2.8.
      Deals can be got for the original FD 24mm F/1.4, but most turn out to be a dud. The FD 24mm F/1.4 L clearly is not something you'll get for cheap.

  • @bensanders2101
    @bensanders2101 3 года назад +8

    Any word on when these Simmod kits will be available again? I totally want to copy what you’ve done.

    • @JacobVossFilms
      @JacobVossFilms 3 года назад

      Me as well, have you found out any information?

  • @ivanperez5937
    @ivanperez5937 3 года назад +3

    I love your content Spenser, I now have a set of my own canon FD lenses. Your older video about vintage lenses is what made me get them and I love using them so much. I’ve taken the Sinmod route as well it feel to good to be true. Keep making content you taught me a lot, thank you!

  • @thehourshow2851
    @thehourshow2851 11 месяцев назад

    thank you mannnnn I have been looking to rehouse my lenses and this is so cost effective

  • @jeremyleonbarlow
    @jeremyleonbarlow Год назад

    The FD lenses on an MFT mount camera with an FD focal reducer/adapter is how I would modify them for the use I want, but if I were using them on an EF mount the mod is the way to go.

  • @sergioam12
    @sergioam12 3 года назад +1

    Great!! Where can I find to download or purchase the 3d FD to EF Mount?

  • @dpc4548
    @dpc4548 3 года назад +3

    That's cool, but i'll keep them as fd to keep every lens doing double duty. That's the beauty of these lenses on m43. I use super 35 at work for the big days, but only sparingly. So, my lens set is 3 prime lenses for 6 focal lengths. I still love the other stuff, though.

  • @chancehansen
    @chancehansen 3 года назад +14

    I 3D printed a cine housing for my Canon S.S.C. 50mm f1.4. I'm in love with modding vintage lenses for cinema. I don't mean just gear rings, I mean a full housing.

    • @KurruptedDataYouT
      @KurruptedDataYouT 3 года назад

      Do you take measurements and design the housings? if so thats dope.

    • @raildude270
      @raildude270 3 года назад

      Crazy

    • @beeftownz
      @beeftownz 3 года назад

      Please tell us you're going to release that out into the world!
      Not the lens but the how to lol. Either way, insane idea! Glad for you!

    • @Diminish12
      @Diminish12 2 года назад +2

      Bruh how can you come here make a comment like that and disappear? We need answers! Are you making these 3D printed housing? Where can we get them?

    • @emmanuelnkwocha1275
      @emmanuelnkwocha1275 3 месяца назад

      Lol u have a video or a how to ?? Cine housing is expensive show us the way

  • @pizzomedia7261
    @pizzomedia7261 Год назад

    Would you really use a modified stills lens on a professional set with a focus puller, where time and accuracy is incredibly important?

  • @victoview
    @victoview 3 года назад +1

    Just picked up some Simmod lens mods for my Leica r’s! So stoked to see your set! Love the blade runner inspired magenta and the original canon font on the custom caps 🤙🏼 I’m excited to get these full metal mods in

  • @YourMovieFix
    @YourMovieFix 3 года назад +1

    Did you ever have any issues using a tilta or smallrig mini matte with these lens since they move with focusing? I'd hate to give up the functionality of being able to mix circular and square matte box filters.

  • @TheAlleycatboy
    @TheAlleycatboy 3 года назад

    great video!
    Tell , me please how can I convert my EF lenses on FD camera?

  • @gobjohns
    @gobjohns 9 месяцев назад

    Do you de-click the aperture?

  • @seanedwards94
    @seanedwards94 2 месяца назад

    How do you feel fd compares to modern cine lenses?

  • @tomostudio9062
    @tomostudio9062 3 года назад +2

    Love your content as always! I have been waiting for FD to EF conversion kit from Simmod, but I haven't seen it on their website. Does anyone have any idea where to find it or is it not ready to order?

  • @jaceelliott7545
    @jaceelliott7545 2 года назад

    Does this conversion kit have any issues with loosing either end of your focal length? I've heard thats a common issue with converting from fd to ef

  • @collinausbury
    @collinausbury 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely love this video, thank you so much. Your excitement for this kind of thing gets me excited as well. I’ve been looking to complete my kit - will definitely be going this route!

  • @falconawesomeness1141
    @falconawesomeness1141 3 года назад

    Nice video. Bee tee dubs… is that a “beat clock” for outlining a script/story on your back wall? I saw “need” and “cost” quite clearly which are character/story beat terms. Pretty cool if it is.

  • @coopsyc
    @coopsyc 3 года назад +3

    My experience with these lens: Only issue is that when you pull focus the lens moves back and forth. That forces you to use a clip on matte box, then next thing you know your follow focus gear tend to slip off because of the extra weight… A donut might help.

  • @SolidBlueBlocks
    @SolidBlueBlocks 8 месяцев назад

    Sadly, the Simmod EF conversion kits are 195€ here in Germany with shipping times of 25-60 (!) days. Too expensive and taking too long for the purpose... I'm gonna continue using my native EF lenses...

  • @DanilKarpychev
    @DanilKarpychev 3 года назад

    Do you use an adapter? If so, do you get any additional undesired flares? I am using k&f koncept and I get a light circle in the middle of an image (not a beautiful flare).

  • @playrecdigitalfilmes9396
    @playrecdigitalfilmes9396 2 года назад

    Hi friend, I have 2 problems here.
    I bought a Simmod (LAC) converter kit for canon Fd 20-35mm
    and the diaphragm ring is locked. Am I doing something wrong or would I need to have bought the DCG version that comes with the diaphragm ring or not?
    And then I bought the complete simmod kit for the FD SSC, it's been 26 working days and they still haven't sent me :(
    congratulations on the channel

  • @Diego.cvz98
    @Diego.cvz98 3 года назад

    Where did u get those lens caps? They look so cool

  • @ZEROFilms_
    @ZEROFilms_ 3 года назад

    Wondering which matte box works with a 80mm OD?

  • @ekphotography
    @ekphotography 3 года назад +3

    Anybody else think the Simmod rings/gears are just WAY over priced for 3D printed plastic...? I found some other brand on amazon for 17.00 'sh and they are slightly softer and I like them a lot.

    • @MarkHoltze
      @MarkHoltze 3 года назад

      They're not 3D printed plastic though. Both the rings and gears are metal. Price point options are good, especially since 3D printing has durability issues, especially when it gets cold.

    • @prOkrEAt
      @prOkrEAt 5 месяцев назад

      If they were actually 3D plastic yes. But they are metal. Problem is cost x14 lenses gets pricey for me. I got the rubber band type ones which work okay for most lenses. Not a permanent solution though.
      Of course having someone like iron glass turn your old vintage lenses properly is a whopping $3500/lens. So $59 for a metal gear isn't too bad looking at it that way. I did however get step up from lens to 72mm, then 72mm hood, the. 77 to 82mm step up to my filter size.
      I did end up getting the sensei 82mm screen on lens caps. Going to toss them into my laser engraver and customize them for model/mm/fstop

  • @ZeNoNThErMaL
    @ZeNoNThErMaL 3 года назад

    What lens do you recommend for filming short films and tv series? I shoot on the pocket 6k and have a tv pilot coming up that I’m the dp on and want a better lens than my rokinon cine ds 35mm. Any recommendations?

  • @jaredbritt2028
    @jaredbritt2028 3 года назад

    Are these all SSC?

  • @cinedorks9331
    @cinedorks9331 3 года назад +3

    LPT: if $55 for a gear ring is too steep, Smallrig and Tilta make rubber gear rings designed for different lens diameters and they cost $2.
    That's not a typo. $2. Put one on my 85mm Rokinon, fits and works perfectly.

  • @carsonbailie
    @carsonbailie 3 года назад +2

    I’d recognize a Jim Cummings interview anywhere.

  • @dpc4548
    @dpc4548 Год назад +2

    $350 for the lens. $200 for the mount. $60 for the cap. $60 for the gears. $60 for the 80mm ring. Shipping costs.
    May as well buy a Meike at the price. Or get the cheaper versions of those things at better places than Simmod and enjoy those Canons.

  • @nickgrace4699
    @nickgrace4699 3 года назад

    hey man i just wnted to let u know that u have alot of pink noise
    it is alot better then 2 months ago but its still there

  • @KurruptedDataYouT
    @KurruptedDataYouT 3 года назад +3

    3:21 "Only like $350"
    Me with my $40 M42 lenses and $350 Black Magic Micro "ight."

    • @jdsmedia
      @jdsmedia 3 года назад +1

      350 dollar micro? have you checked the prices on ebay? 600 at least, no cage, no nothing lol. Btw the micro is STILL a fine camera.

    • @KurruptedDataYouT
      @KurruptedDataYouT 3 года назад +1

      @@jdsmedia I know, I own one lol. Got mine for 350 because the HDMI was burnt. Btw your tutorials for the BMMCC are great, that's what got me into color grading. I couldn't find a cage for it though because it was sold out, so i got a universal cage and it fits just fine and actually works out better for my rig.

    • @jdsmedia
      @jdsmedia 3 года назад

      @@KurruptedDataYouT awesome man! Glad my channel helped in some way! Figured you have one, but thought you werent up to date with the prices, they're crazy! Btw how do you use it with a fried hdmi??? Got it fixed?

    • @KurruptedDataYouT
      @KurruptedDataYouT 3 года назад +1

      @@jdsmedia Actually no, I use the expansion cable for the component video and have no issues nailing focus with my 7" Aputure monitor, took me awhile to find one with a component in though. I looked into getting the HDMI replaced and the black magic support peeps said it was going to cost $350 because they had to replace the entire motherboard and not just the port, I was like yeahhhh, nah, im fine lol. Jumping the gun on my BMMCC is one of the best investments I have ever made made.

    • @jdsmedia
      @jdsmedia 3 года назад

      @@KurruptedDataYouT ohh nice! And the iq is good enough?

  • @antoniolazarski9361
    @antoniolazarski9361 3 года назад

    Great video!! I'm sad that you don't comment or give heart, your probably busy making line in the bank cashing in on your RUclips views. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jonasderbinich1657
    @jonasderbinich1657 3 года назад

    Man, thanks again for your great videos.
    I am rewatching all your videos about vintage lenses and thought you once sayed something about why you choosed the canon fds (anf for example not the contax Zeiss lenses)... but i can't find the video. Could you (or someone else) help me there?
    PS: i don't know if i should invest in contax zeiss or canon fd. Can't decide which look i prefer. Could some one tell me their opinion on this topic? I have watched litteraly all youtube videos about where they compare them (i know they are totaly diffrent).
    Tanks alot.
    Much greetings from germany :)

    • @julianburrus9956
      @julianburrus9956 3 года назад

      I personally went with the FD lenses. I’ve had them for about 6 months and so far I’ve loved them! Unfortunately I don’t have any experience with the contax zeiss lenses but I definitely can recommend the canon fds.

    • @spensersakurai
      @spensersakurai  3 года назад +1

      You can get faster wide angles in canon fd!

    • @ivanperez5937
      @ivanperez5937 3 года назад

      FD lenses have faster options at your wide angle lens selections.

    • @jonasderbinich1657
      @jonasderbinich1657 3 года назад

      @@spensersakurai thanks alot. But i am more interessted in the look :)
      Greetings, love your videos :)

    • @jonasderbinich1657
      @jonasderbinich1657 3 года назад

      @@julianburrus9956 thanks julian. Thats helpfull :)

  • @richardmilind6622
    @richardmilind6622 3 года назад

    The question for me is where do I get these vintage lenses

    • @arthurangenendt8959
      @arthurangenendt8959 3 года назад +2

      Ebay?

    • @slr7075
      @slr7075 3 года назад +2

      Those Canon FD 24mm f1.4 prices are insane.

    • @richardmilind6622
      @richardmilind6622 3 года назад

      I live in India and I cannot find anything here. Shipping and everything won't be practical.

    • @arthurangenendt8959
      @arthurangenendt8959 3 года назад

      @@richardmilind6622 OH NO... :( well maybe u can find in some shop or something in the closest city idk

    • @richardmilind6622
      @richardmilind6622 3 года назад

      Maybe I can find some vintage lenses in Mumbai which is like 2000kms from where I live. But specific lenses would be hard to find.

  • @marcoasqmartins
    @marcoasqmartins 3 года назад

    2nd

  • @KienDLuu
    @KienDLuu 3 года назад

    The focus hunting was horrendous. You need to hurry up and actually use the lenses you just modded. Lol P