Very cool! Lindsey Optics have a cool filter solution for this. A 95mm clamp, with threads, allowing you to add 95mm screw on filters. This is huge, as it allows for the use of fairly cheap 95mm VND, mist filters etc.. Simmod makes really high quality 95mm diopters.
I went (almost) all-in with the Rokinon V-AF series, buying all the lenses except the 20mm (24, 35, 45, 75, 100) as I knew that wouldn't work with the anamorphic. I've since also purchsed the MF adapter, and the 1.7x Anamorphic as each came out. So I've had the anamorphic for I think a few months now,. But admittedly I was not aware of any issues with the 75 as the anamorphic lives on my 45mm. I'll have to do some tests this weekend and see if mine has the same issue. Hope not, but glad to hear you are working with Samyang to see what is the issue.
I am sure you will be fine and looks like they will be sending me a new one, I will test and update once I receive it. The 45 is my favourite so far so I can understand why the adapter is on it.
Very helpful video along with the follow up video did. Thank you! One question, I also have the adaptor, and when I'm shooting on it, handheld - it seems to shake (with or w/o IBIS) - like the it's not stuck somehow on the lense, really comes off amaterish and unusble - did you run into anything similar? Again, thank you for the filim community work on these videos :)
Yes you right I find if I hold it my body and record sometime even holding my breath for a moment. I also make sure it’s level as well (sometimes I get it wrong). The problem with anamorphic it really shows the wobbles and micro jitters. I found just get contactable maybe around chest hight and try from there. So times a little post editing too (but just a little not too much). I also want to add thank you for your comments, very kind of you.
@@GMTNeil Likewise, thank you for your reply. It's so important for us all when we do generous info-sharing work with such clarity :) - Thanks for your feedback and reflection, I'll just go tripod on it and get over it, haha :) -- hopefully that way it'll be good :)
With the issue of the 75mm being unfocusable: What T-stop were you at once you started noticing these issues? Usually any anamorphic lenses dont open their iris up very wide because of issues like these. As long as they perform well up until T3.0 I'd still consider them incredibly fast for anamorphic lenses.
It focuses but a third of the screen is out of Focus. It’s not due to it being open as I mostly shot at T4 to T8, it is an actual fault as documented in the video. It only effects the 75 the other lenses where fine.
Thanks for your review! I’m worried about the 75mm problem! I was planning to get that lense and I will definitely test that out if I can before buying! It’s quite helpful that you are sharing this issues and even got another lense to test it out THANK YOU for all the effort put into your review! I will try to put video test with my lense ( the 24mm V-AF in crop mode) I’m using focus peaking and focus map and for sure it’s quite hard to focus when it’s T 1.9! I’m testing also clear image zoom, 4K maximum quality, HD, slog, S-cinetone and all those things! It does change the image but also depends on the lighting environment. Also I’m planning to get the Dji focus pro and see if at t 1.9 you can get very good focus fingers crossed 🤞
I think it will just be mine, it’s not the lens as I have tried 2, I am going to keep testing and, it only seems to be focusing at different points like infinity. If you going to use the 75 it is going to be more likely for close focus and that seems to work ok. But I think it’s just the one I have. As for a focusing a monitor with a zoom function helps a lot but sometimes using out and about I try not to use too much equipment especially on my own as it increases the chance of being robbed. It’s fun to use though and the image is lovely, my favourite is on the 45mm.
Hi Neil, love your reviews! I am on an anamorphic journey, too, and I am learning from you. I bought the Sirui Venus 35mm, 75mm (due to the Creator) and 150mm. Struggling with squeeze factor varying with focus, though. What is the music track at 9:45? I really love that music! Thanks and greets from Berlin, Martin
Thank you Martin, love Berlin a fantastic city great people too I have very fond memories from when I was there. I know what you mean about the squeeze factor I always go if I am close focusing that it’s going to more like a 1.4 or 1.5x squeeze depending on the lens. A lot of it is guess work though and adjusting it in post to what I think is right. I am sure you could measure it but to be honest if it looks good who cares. I am considering a set myself I have the APSC Sirui lenses and am tempted get the full frame version. Thank you for the comment on the music, I make all the music in my videos, I had a guitar channel before this one. Thank you again for your nice comments.
@@GMTNeil Wow, your music is wonderful and so different across the tracks! From classic / cinematic to cyberpunk electronic! I really love the piece at 9:45. Do you sell or license music too?
Have you contacted Samyang about the 1.7 adapter for the 75mm problem? I’m looking at their support page and i don’t see any firmware solutions, at the moment.
Hi, you update the lens it attaches too, so say you have the 35 and 75mm V-AF lenses you connect them to the Samyang lens station and download the latest update. So you have to get the lens station. But they seem to do regular updates. It’s important you do as the adapter will not work until the lens is on the latest firmware.
I would try doing the software update to the 100mm lens again it might not have loaded properly if that doesn’t work contact Samyang and let them know (they will probably point you to your local repair centre) Let me know how you get on I hope it can get fixed.
Update, Samyang has the adapter and are investigating.
I will update as I have more info.
Well, let's hope it's just a defective unit that can easily be replaced.
I have had their head office comeback to me so I will update the outcome.
@@GMTNeil please let us know i am waiting the good news
@alan701 got it back and making a video on it, should be out this week depending on my work schedule.
It works!
Very cool! Lindsey Optics have a cool filter solution for this. A 95mm clamp, with threads, allowing you to add 95mm screw on filters. This is huge, as it allows for the use of fairly cheap 95mm VND, mist filters etc.. Simmod makes really high quality 95mm diopters.
That’s awesome I will take a look at that. Thank you.
I went (almost) all-in with the Rokinon V-AF series, buying all the lenses except the 20mm (24, 35, 45, 75, 100) as I knew that wouldn't work with the anamorphic. I've since also purchsed the MF adapter, and the 1.7x Anamorphic as each came out. So I've had the anamorphic for I think a few months now,. But admittedly I was not aware of any issues with the 75 as the anamorphic lives on my 45mm. I'll have to do some tests this weekend and see if mine has the same issue. Hope not, but glad to hear you are working with Samyang to see what is the issue.
I am sure you will be fine and looks like they will be sending me a new one, I will test and update once I receive it.
The 45 is my favourite so far so I can understand why the adapter is on it.
Very helpful video along with the follow up video did. Thank you! One question, I also have the adaptor, and when I'm shooting on it, handheld - it seems to shake (with or w/o IBIS) - like the it's not stuck somehow on the lense, really comes off amaterish and unusble - did you run into anything similar? Again, thank you for the filim community work on these videos :)
Yes you right I find if I hold it my body and record sometime even holding my breath for a moment. I also make sure it’s level as well (sometimes I get it wrong).
The problem with anamorphic it really shows the wobbles and micro jitters.
I found just get contactable maybe around chest hight and try from there.
So times a little post editing too (but just a little not too much).
I also want to add thank you for your comments, very kind of you.
@@GMTNeil Likewise, thank you for your reply. It's so important for us all when we do generous info-sharing work with such clarity :) - Thanks for your feedback and reflection, I'll just go tripod on it and get over it, haha :) -- hopefully that way it'll be good :)
@fearkillwrite tripods are the best for this. But it is possible. What model camera are you using? If you don’t mind me asking.
@@GMTNeil I'm using the Sony 7a iv :)
@fearkillwrite you should be able to get great results with the A7IV it’s a really good camera. I use mine a lot.
Thanks for this review! Im planning on getting this kit of lenses and this video and the one u made of the V-AF kit was really helpfull!
Thank you!
With the issue of the 75mm being unfocusable: What T-stop were you at once you started noticing these issues?
Usually any anamorphic lenses dont open their iris up very wide because of issues like these. As long as they perform well up until T3.0 I'd still consider them incredibly fast for anamorphic lenses.
It focuses but a third of the screen is out of Focus.
It’s not due to it being open as I mostly shot at T4 to T8, it is an actual fault as documented in the video.
It only effects the 75 the other lenses where fine.
great opening music with the footage
Thanks for your review! I’m worried about the 75mm problem! I was planning to get that lense and I will definitely test that out if I can before buying! It’s quite helpful that you are sharing this issues and even got another lense to test it out THANK YOU for all the effort put into your review! I will try to put video test with my lense ( the 24mm V-AF in crop mode) I’m using focus peaking and focus map and for sure it’s quite hard to focus when it’s T 1.9! I’m testing also clear image zoom, 4K maximum quality, HD, slog, S-cinetone and all those things! It does change the image but also depends on the lighting environment. Also I’m planning to get the Dji focus pro and see if at t 1.9 you can get very good focus fingers crossed 🤞
I think it will just be mine, it’s not the lens as I have tried 2, I am going to keep testing and, it only seems to be focusing at different points like infinity.
If you going to use the 75 it is going to be more likely for close focus and that seems to work ok.
But I think it’s just the one I have.
As for a focusing a monitor with a zoom function helps a lot but sometimes using out and about I try not to use too much equipment especially on my own as it increases the chance of being robbed.
It’s fun to use though and the image is lovely, my favourite is on the 45mm.
Stopping down?
@meyerdigitalfilm closing the aperture. So not wide open at T1.9 but going to say t5.6
Hi Neil, love your reviews! I am on an anamorphic journey, too, and I am learning from you. I bought the Sirui Venus 35mm, 75mm (due to the Creator) and 150mm. Struggling with squeeze factor varying with focus, though. What is the music track at 9:45? I really love that music! Thanks and greets from Berlin, Martin
Thank you Martin, love Berlin a fantastic city great people too I have very fond memories from when I was there.
I know what you mean about the squeeze factor I always go if I am close focusing that it’s going to more like a 1.4 or 1.5x squeeze depending on the lens. A lot of it is guess work though and adjusting it in post to what I think is right. I am sure you could measure it but to be honest if it looks good who cares.
I am considering a set myself I have the APSC Sirui lenses and am tempted get the full frame version.
Thank you for the comment on the music, I make all the music in my videos, I had a guitar channel before this one.
Thank you again for your nice comments.
@@GMTNeil Wow, your music is wonderful and so different across the tracks! From classic / cinematic to cyberpunk electronic! I really love the piece at 9:45. Do you sell or license music too?
To be honest I just do it for fun, thank you for your kind words.
Have you contacted Samyang about the 1.7 adapter for the 75mm problem?
I’m looking at their support page and i don’t see any firmware solutions, at the moment.
Yes I checked for firmware updates and have emailed them today with the video as an example.
I will update if or as soon as I have any feedback.
hello do u know how to update Samyang 1.7 Anamorphic? thanks
Hi, you update the lens it attaches too, so say you have the 35 and 75mm V-AF lenses you connect them to the Samyang lens station and download the latest update.
So you have to get the lens station. But they seem to do regular updates.
It’s important you do as the adapter will not work until the lens is on the latest firmware.
@@GMTNeil I have 24 35 45 75 100 ,but I just want to know how to update 1.7x
@VargothZ I can’t see a way of doing that. Out of interest why do you need to update it?
@@GMTNeil I think I can not use vaf100 for 100% Focusing the lens
I would try doing the software update to the 100mm lens again it might not have loaded properly if that doesn’t work contact Samyang and let them know (they will probably point you to your local repair centre)
Let me know how you get on I hope it can get fixed.