We’ll be treading into some hotly contested territory by comparing the Leica-R Summicron 50mm F/2 with the Zeis Planar T 50mm ZE F1.4. Both lenses have extremely passionate fans which is no surprise. They are superb in optical performance producing very pleasing results. However, there is a major difference in […]
Leica-R lenses tend to be a little more expensive than most vintage lenses and for a good reason. They are by far some of the best cine style lenses I’ve seen. No matter what camera you’re shooting with, I’d highly recommend buying and adapting Leica-R glass to get some of […]
The Canon EF 50mm F1.4 is much less expensive than the Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.4. That major price difference may seem like a good reason for most to go with the Canon EF 50mm lens, but it’s important to note all the major differences between these lenses and see which […]
Pros Beautifully built lens that will last for a lifetime Wonderfully smooth and accurate focus ring Beautiful color rendition Excellent bokeh and “drawing” Visual character Compact size Reasonable price Cons Expensive Not particularly sharp wide open Low micro-contrast at wide apertures Some chromatic aberrations No autofocus Zeiss lenses are considered […]
Aside from your camera, lights are one of the most important aspects of any video shoot. It’s what separates professional quality video from the amateurs. This innovative kit is affordable, very portable, and provides multiple professional lighting options that are hard to pass up. 1 2 3 4 5 […]
There are a lot of sliders out there which makes your decision a tough one in buying the right one. My perfect slider needs to be portable, durable, and super smooth. It also helps to have a remote control system that nails your camera move each time. The Rhino Evo […]
Panasonic GH4 Affordable Many Lens Options Long Battery Life Intuitive Menu Interface Sony A7SII Full Format Sensor Low Light Shooting Many Lens Options Awesome Picture Quality I have equally as much respect for the Sony A7SII as I do for the Panasonic GH4 and I’m curious to see if it’s […]