4:45 regarding the focus throw. It is indeed long, but this is mostly due to its close focusing. Going from infinity to 1m/3ft is a very short throw, on par with other slr lenses with short throws. I'm just saying this because when I bought the Flektogon I was inattentive to this fact, and got excited by people saying that it had a long focus throw, when in practice the focus throw (on distances that are not close ups) is very short and narrow.
For anyone interested in the name: Carl Zeiss is the name of the founder, and Jena is the city. Pronounce it with a long "e" and you're spot on. From what google tells me this is the guy who invented the microscope, and the company is the same that is todays global leader in anything to do with optics and much more. I found 2 intact lenses stuffed in a cupboard today, and after this vid i ordered an adapter straightaway. Lets see what these gems can do
Yes, this is a great lens. It works well on several of my cameras. The one CZJ lens that I would like to have is the Pancolar 80mm F1.8. It gets great reviews everywhere. But they cost between $900 to $1600 on eBay. I just have not had the extra money to buy one.
Although the focus marking on the Flektogon 35/2.4 only goes to 0.2(m), the close focus does go lower than that to about 0.15m. The prices now are crazy though - my 2nd set of the CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 & Sonnar 135/3.5 only cost me about US$300 total including shipping & tax to Asia 5 years back. Both lens came with the leather sling pouches too.
Funny thing about this is the number of lens manufacturers that copied this retrofocus design. Zeiss Contax 35mm f2.8 Distagon, Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm f2.8 Curatgon, Chinon "tappered" 35mm f2.8, etc. It wasn't always East copying from the West.
I have a full set of these and I'm about to shoot a music video with them. In my testing I have found that if you close them down just a hair to where you start to see the aperture blades, you instatnly gain quite a bit of center sharpness. My are de-clicked. Not sure in what increments they close down when clicked but maybe you are able to achieve the same thing.
@@jonwaldman94 I didn't even know that was a thing. I guess I'm going down a rabbit hole. I mainly want to know if it has lag. Wow. That would really be helpful if it's solid!
4:45 regarding the focus throw. It is indeed long, but this is mostly due to its close focusing. Going from infinity to 1m/3ft is a very short throw, on par with other slr lenses with short throws. I'm just saying this because when I bought the Flektogon I was inattentive to this fact, and got excited by people saying that it had a long focus throw, when in practice the focus throw (on distances that are not close ups) is very short and narrow.
This lens was actually passed on to me from my great-grandfather and absolutely love it!
That rules!
For anyone interested in the name:
Carl Zeiss is the name of the founder, and Jena is the city. Pronounce it with a long "e" and you're spot on.
From what google tells me this is the guy who invented the microscope, and the company is the same that is todays global leader in anything to do with optics and much more.
I found 2 intact lenses stuffed in a cupboard today, and after this vid i ordered an adapter straightaway. Lets see what these gems can do
Footage is so clean! Interesting to hear about the history. Great breakdown 🔥
Thanks!!
Always find it funny that forgetting the ball on reassembly is now called de-clicking and costs an extra fee 😂
Yes, this is a great lens. It works well on several of my cameras. The one CZJ lens that I would like to have is the Pancolar 80mm F1.8. It gets great reviews everywhere. But they cost between $900 to $1600 on eBay. I just have not had the extra money to buy one.
Super cool history and backstory! You should look into going to Germany to learn more about it. Maybe in august
Thanks bro! Thinking about it!
Although the focus marking on the Flektogon 35/2.4 only goes to 0.2(m), the close focus does go lower than that to about 0.15m.
The prices now are crazy though - my 2nd set of the CZJ Flektogon 35/2.4 & Sonnar 135/3.5 only cost me about US$300 total including shipping & tax to Asia 5 years back. Both lens came with the leather sling pouches too.
Love this! would be curious to see how they perform with a Lidar autofocus!
Thanks dude! Should test at some point
Hey how much play do you get from that K&F Concept adapter? I’m thinking of getting one for my Contax Zeiss 35mm
what size did you get for the follow focus gear, I wanna buy one before my lens arrives :)
the look that this lens give is very similar to the one in a horror movie. that green tint.
Funny thing about this is the number of lens manufacturers that copied this retrofocus design. Zeiss Contax 35mm f2.8 Distagon, Schneider-Kreuznach 35mm f2.8 Curatgon, Chinon "tappered" 35mm f2.8, etc. It wasn't always East copying from the West.
Oh wow, Didn't know that! The history behind vintage lenses is really fascinating
Hey, nice preview, may I ask? Do you shoot video wide open on this lens or, what is the usual Fstop you go with? thanks
Mixture between 2.4 - 5.6. I do like to shoot wide open a lot though :)
Great lens I love it, I have it almost welded, to the adapter that I use with the Bmpcc 4k
It's a great one!
Very good video. I was thinking about buying it and found it helpful.
Thank you!
Prices are going up fast now.
Yup!
On ebay they have zebra and silver versions. Do you know which one is better?
Buy MC version. Multi Coated one, not single coated zebra or silver
I have a full set of these and I'm about to shoot a music video with them. In my testing I have found that if you close them down just a hair to where you start to see the aperture blades, you instatnly gain quite a bit of center sharpness. My are de-clicked. Not sure in what increments they close down when clicked but maybe you are able to achieve the same thing.
Right on!!
Is that a wireless follow focus you used at 4"07? What is that?
Yes. Tilta Nucleus M
@@jonwaldman94 I didn't even know that was a thing. I guess I'm going down a rabbit hole. I mainly want to know if it has lag. Wow. That would really be helpful if it's solid!
@@bloodswarms that one no. That’s a pretty industry standard FF system. I don’t own one. I was renting one for a shoot.
@@jonwaldman94 Thanks. Dig your channel! Subbed.
@@bloodswarms appreciate you!
It’s lens coverage for fullframe censor ?
Yup!
CONTAX Zeiss were made in Japan by Yashica after Zeiss Oberkochen ceased almost completely producing 35 mm lenses in Germany.
I Germany we pronounce: Jeeena och Caiss 🙂
The Leica 35mm F2.* i got recently flares like that, it is interesting.
I've been meaning to test our Leica R's!
wow! #carlzeissjenna FTW!!!
Hell yeah brother !
looks cool
Thanks ben!
Radioactive Thorium
the "e" in Jena is long like the "a" in Yale , not like jennifer.
FIRST!
First time I've ever had someone comment first too!!
It’s not jäna :)
Sold it after one week...nothing special about this lens.