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Zeiss CP.2 35mm

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TravelsTI
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Got one for my wedding this weekend, will post video when I am done.  Probably one of the nicest build qualities I have ever worked with and the focus is so smooth.  Real excited to see what comes out of it.

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Jun 29 2012 9:02PM
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1337
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such a sweet lens! The CP2's are pretty damn good for their price (compared to other PL glass) and having the option to ef mount them is real nice
Jun 29 2012 9:23PM
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bo0b
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Did you buy it? or just rent?
Jun 30 2012 1:19AM
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oil.
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:o
Jun 30 2012 1:31AM
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FatWhore
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Do want...
Jun 30 2012 2:32AM
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TravelsTI
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Here is the result, my take on the lens...pretty sick. I thought the colors were amazing and when focused right were extremely sharp. Also, when pulling focus in shots it is very smooth. However, as you will see with run and gun shooting on a monopod focus was a little bit off at times and if you don't have a set of rails on your rig getting it on and off the tripod posed difficult at times. These cons are pretty much related to my skill level and my partners, when shot right this lens is by far the best I have ever used. Maybe down the road a purchase might be an option but if you are shooting a paid gig, spend the $100 at borrowlenses.com and test it out. This video was 70% shot by my partner Candace, the rest myself. Edited by me in Final Cut X

Sixkiller + Brown Wedding from Travels Through Images on Vimeo.

Jul 13 2012 9:40PM
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Coalescent
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You have some great colors there! Nice film!
Jul 13 2012 10:00PM
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eheath
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Next time, check out the zeiss ZE 35mm, same glass, different body, 10 times cheaper. I own a zeiss 50mm ZF (ZF is nikon, ZE is canon) and its an amazing lens.
Jul 14 2012 3:35AM
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TravelsTI
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Really, same glass?? This guy?

http://www.adorama.com/ZI352ZE.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=dealtime

Will do.
Jul 15 2012 3:25PM
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the.cheat
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i thought this was f .2 based on the title. that'd be insane.
Jul 15 2012 5:35PM
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PacificRimJob
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Sixkiller? that's the last name? What a badass name... That's too cliche for even Hollywood...



As for the lens. Holy balls. That is sweet...
Jul 15 2012 5:44PM
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eheath
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Yeah man, the cp2s have alot of features that cinema filmers want but the ZF/ZE lenses are more like still camera lenses. They have a very nice focus throw though and are VERY sharp.
Jul 15 2012 8:32PM
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JamesH
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Make sure to post up some stuff from this.
Jul 16 2012 3:33AM
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MatRich
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I would like to see it head to head with my rokinon 35mm.

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By far the sharpest lens I own. F 1.4, smooth bookeh, great focus ring, great price. At 600$ this lens is noticably sharper than the 1500$ canon 35 1.4. even at f1.4 this lens is tac sharp!
Jul 16 2012 10:36AM
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TravelsTI
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Native American for ya.
Jul 17 2012 10:30PM
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benk
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have you ever thought about doing consulting work? I'm sure there are many companies out there that would pay good money for the amount of info you give out daily
Jul 19 2012 3:23AM
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eheath
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Ha i mean, people who do video work professionally either already know everything I know or they don't care about knowing things I know. There are alot of pros out there that have shit for brains, i see it on reduser and dvxuser all the time. If people want to know information and they're a professional, they already know. but im honored to hear i give out consulting level information, youre welcome NS!
Jul 19 2012 3:26AM
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