You know, that's why I like your channel more and more. You are not pretentious and you do not even gear slap us in the face. You present us budget things with the pros and cons, but it works and serves perfectly to be creative. This is the idea. It's not about the gear! Please do not stop and continue to give us affordable equipment reviews, because most of us are not rich and just want to make good videos and photos without spending tons of money. Congratulations!
Spot on. I think people insensitivitly throw around multi-hundred dollar numbers in too many cinematography/photography videos for components that aren't absolutely essential to be that expensive.
Just got the 7artisans 25mm f1.8 E mount lens and I am wowed by the sharpness and the focus distance. The Bokeh too is so sweet. For $70 that is a monster lens.
I have one of the 25mm lenses for my G80. I got it with a M4/3 adaptor and it focussed well past infinity and was therefore wasting part of its focus travel. I added two or three 0.5mm copper shims so that it now only goes a tiny bit past infinity and can focus a bit closer. These are cheap to buy on eBay.
Damn..... I didn’t know that lenses even existed below 100... All the other youtubers literally changed my definition of ‘cheap’.... Woah...! Great vid mate 👍🏻
I discovered your channel pretty late in my life and here's my conclusion: This is the most unique, beautiful and useful TH-cam channel I've ever come across. Lots of love from India! ❤
GREAT Reveiw! I have been collecting c mounts for 8 years now. C means Cine and they were used for early movies, not just 16mm. One thing: you neglected to show the swirly effects of some of these as they have uncorrected aberrations that make some portraits very interesting.
Nice ive always been a big fan of all your videos but reviews of low cost lenses was what i first watched from your work. So this is extra special. Thanks Caleb
wow man this is just what I needed, I was looking for some macro and some shallow depth of field but I could not afford the lenses out there but this is just fantastic 23$ on ebay and you can get both macro shots and shallow depth of field. thanks a lot this really made my day
This is a dream. I used to love shooting on my old manual lenses, I had a really nice 28mm but it was just too soft on my FS700. But I'm definitely going to pick up some of these, been desperate for a 35mm for a while! Great video. Aram
Thanks so much for this. I just ordered my first mirrorless camera and I was dreading getting expensive lenses right away, I will have to buy used and these little suckers will give me nice creative toys to play with while I save up. Plus they are tiny so will still have usefulness when I do get bigger lenses.
Okay, now this is my speed. Happy to find your channel. Solid information. Thinking of buying a GH4 to replace my D3300. C mount looks to be the way to go.
Also a heads up: the 35mm 1.7 here has a thread size of....35mm. I can't tell you the ridiculous trial and error I just had to go through to figure this out. So 35mm Is the filter/step up ring size you'll need for that one.
I own the 25mm, it does have a unique, vintage kind of look. That makes sense right now since the faded film/vintage look is trending in photography and video.
Those overhead shots are so gorgeously lit. You still rockin the westcott flex light for that setup? Would love to see an updated BTS photo or video for such a setup. As always, thanks for the great content!
I have and love (among my many manual focus lenses) a Night Hawk 80mm f/1.7 (a security camera lens) that I go for less than $40 NEW! It is a perfect focal length portrait lens for full frame cameras but, really shines as a portrait lens (especially outdoors where I need to blur the background) with a crop sensor camera like my Sony A6500.
This video was so beautifully shot. I find myself admiring each shot. Caleb, how to you keep your props free of lint or dirt while you're filming? The lenses look like they've never been touched.
Great video! I already have the 35mm f1.7 and i didn't know about the other lenses, you should make more of this videos where you test super cheap lenses like theese (if you find any)
One thing i noticed you didnt mention in the video was that when you put these on a micro 4/3 lens they tend to double the distance. Im still new with camera stuf so i dont rwally know the technical terms but what i meant is that a 35mm lens will act a little bit more like a 50-70mm lens. Which can be something bad but you can get around it by getting a focual reducer but those can get pretty expensive. But other than that this was a great video
I believe these lenses would work great with a beast grip pro for the iPhone that has a 37mm tread mount. I’m guessing with a step down ring it would do the trick
I love the thought experiment, what if computers and smartphones were invented first and paper second? People would be amazed that there were devices they could read in any weather, light-condition, and lasted for centuries. These lenses are also misunderstood. They have a look that can't be obtained with "real" (expensive) lenses. That look is mesmerizing. I have a $1,500 Zeiss and a $30 version of one of these. It's hard for me to accept, but I often prefer the image out of the $30 lens. Why? They focus one's attention on the subject. Bokeh and blur make up the rest. They have a look that simply cannot be replicated with any other lens no matter what the cost. What these lenses capture is probably what your eye captures, except your brain fills in the blurry sides. They work really well on the EOS-M too, btw. Like Caleb, I find the 35mm is the sweet spot in these lenses. It gives a look you simply cannot replicate in Photoshop because even though there is a lot of blur, it IS based on focal distances a computer can't figure out from the $1,000 lens. Yes, in instagram you can get similar looks, but again, these are lot sharper and deliver very saturated images compared to a smartphone. In short, the 35mm c-mount is the most important lens I own because it challenges my presumptions about photography and art. That I don't use it more is a testament to my lack of courage because if I'm honest, they produce images I love, no matter what I point them at! Take thie following photo, $1,500 Zeiss or $30 c-mount? www.flickr.com/photos/maxotics/9754099553/in/album-72157635527242324/
Hi Caleb, I've been using the 35 f1.7 for some time now on the 6500 and I love it, I didn't get any lens hoods options back when I bought it, however I did some simple DIY. I super glued a simple 37 to 49 filter adapter to the plastic lens cap that this lest shipped with (I cut a whole so that the thread of the adapter fits nicely in there) and then I got a generic 49mm lens hood. Everything is now nicely glued together, nothing sticks out (because the camera body adapter in the back is also wider) and it also helps with the flares, not to mention that I can now add Rubber Hoods, ND filters, all kinds of stuff to that new thread I created. Also, I want to ask about macro tubes and IBIS in general. (hypothetically) If you are using a 35mm lens and you attach tubing that extends it 10mm more, does the IBIS setting have to be at 45mm? I would love to see you do some testing and talk about this. I presonally have done loads, but I can never tell.
There's a 4/3" covering 8mm f/3.8. I believe there's also a 16mm... but that probably only covers S16 sensors like the BMPCC. You'd need to use ETC if your camera has it, but that kind of negates having a wide lens in the first place...
No one makes c-mount adapters for Sony A-mounts. Another reason to regret my purchase of a 65Alpha. Maybe I can drill a hole in a Sony Alpha Body cap and glue a c-mount adapter too it?
I own the 25mm and 35 1.7 myself. The 35 is awesome as hell. I use them on my Bmpcc and they're great but WARNING to Canon users, they do make a c mount to EF adapter however because of the flange distance it will turn your C-mount lens into a dedicated macro lens with zero ability to focus beyond an inch or so. The 25mm is a little janky and is starting to leave metal shavings everywhere but for a $20 security camera lens its still kind of rad. just be sure to have a rocket blower nearby after dismount
DSLR Video Shooter haha it's true. it makes me sad that THEY (canon) have even made this an issue for the rest of us. I will never argue with anyone that makes the switch because all of the reasons are always solid reasons. Are Canon mirrorless worth a damn? Knowing zero about them I would assume "not really-ish" since I see no one on TH-cam talking about them much, but I'm curious.
Curious about this. I know Caleb used the other 35mm C-Mount with the EOS-M in another video. So is it just the 1.7 where this an issue? Or is this a C-Mount thing?
@@dslrvideoshooter In your "tiny cinema camera" video, you used the 1.6 C-Mount lens instead of the 1.7. Why would the 1.7 create a macro issue, but not the 1.6? I'm wondering because I'd like to get one of the lenses, and you recommended the 1.7 in this video over the 1.6...but if the 1.7 is unusable on an EOS M, then it's an easy choice.
i bought the canon eos m and the fujian 35mm 1.6, they are great thanks for your videos i love them. I'm wondering is there any cheap c-mount zoom lenses?
Did you test or compare the transmission? I have one of the "Mini 25mm F1.8" C-mount lenses that looks like the small 35mm you have, and it exposes like an F2.8 lens. It also has an extremely curved focus plane. It is not even possible to get the corners focused at infinity.
This video is older but extremely useful to someone like me who just ordered a Canon M camera and is awaiting delivery. I would just like to ask you about your recommendation, the Fujian 35mm 1.7. Which types of adapters can one get to use standard-sized ND filters on that one?
I own the 25mm 1.4 and have used it with clear image zoom and is ok, but the fujian 35mm 1.7 is awesome, I WENT THE EXTRA MILE AND GLUED (epoxy) A 34 TO 52MM ring adapter AND I CAN ATTACH MY ND FILTERS TO IT 👌👍👐👐👐
Bastien Laure look in ebay for 34-52mm adapter ring, use clear epoxy glue to glue it, need to put adapter facing down 👇 then lens front hole inside the center of adapter (lens facing down too) apply epoxy where the lens meets the adapter, just do it on the outside, no need to risk putting glue inside and possibly glue the lens 😓, let it dry overnight and boom!! You can use filters, lens hoods and lens caps, don't forget to buy a lens cap since the lens hood and cap that come with lens won't fit anymore, you're welcome 👌👌👍👋
Bastien Laure idea is not mine, this is just the method I figured by myself, look for fujian 35mm 1.7 nd filter here in TH-cam from a channel called AEG you'll see it, he just didn't do a tutorial
Is the focal length on a M43 camera like a GH5 still 25mm in a fullframe equivalent? Or is it a 50mm equivalent? Because Cleb used it on both Sony and M43
I’m buying a Sony a5100 within he next week and that is going to blow my budget and I was super disappointed because there is a few lenses I want to buy. I can now buy one or two of these to play around with while I save up for nicer lenses! Thanks!
Hey Sully, I'd recommend the APS-C covering ones over on AliExpress (make a bundle discount offer inquiry to the store Rocks Photographic Equipment). They have a green circle on 'em and are quite a bit more refined than these (I've had these on the GH2, they're toy lenses, the 25mm f/1.4 is absolutely cringy, but the others are indeed quite alright). Then I had a whole generic APS-C set (including a 8mm f/3.8 that covers 4/3"). And now the green circle ones!
Hi. I have a Lumix G70 and I want to buy some cheap lens and I dont khow what to choose because I see 1.7 or 1.8 and I dont understand that. Do u know what size I should but that I can use without adapter? Thx for your help
I have been looking for some cheap lens for my old NEX-5 .. I am sure we can use any of these lens.. Just one thing I wanted to know ... whats the plant that's on your desk???... I loved it.. want to get one for myself....
How bad is the vignetting with the 25mm on the GH5s? Since the GH5s has an even wider field of view and no Ex-Tele in 4K? Could you check for me and help me out? I found a great super 16 cine lens I’d like to get along with my GH5s.
Wow! Very nice! I'm going to get that 35mm f/1.7 for my GX8. It'll be nice for when I don't want to carry the zoom around, plus the macro capability will be fun. Thanks! (PS From a pro writer: There's no such thing as "very unique." "Unique" means one of a kind. ) (PPS Your son is so cute... handsome, even. Seems very inquisitive and active. It'll be fun to watch him grow on your vids.) :D
Caleb, there is a 25mm/1.8 lens similar in style (and cost) to the 35mm/1.6 that you've shown. It has no vignetting with APS-C sensors, so might be more interesting than 25mm/1.4
Yup! Exactly, on AliExpress there's a whole sets of APS-C covering ones, just look for 'CCTV APS-C lens' or something. There's even an 8mm f/3.8 for 4/3" sensor cameras. Rocks Photographic Equipment (a store on AliExpress) and some others also sell certain 'green circle' lenses. They are the latest versions of these APS-C ones and are quite a bit more refined. Total recommendation! Better than that 25mm f/1.4 toy lens with strange milky flares.
Those 'green circle' lenses are nice, but kinda irrelevant to the Caleb's video, as they cost $60+ (and I would buy 7artisans lens for this money anyway)
@caleb pike awesome content as always. Changing the subject, I'm wondering about wireless lavalier mics. I saw you did a video on one before...what is our option if we wanted to mic more then one person? Still a newb to audio. Thanks
Hi, it was a long time...so, first of all, congrats for this concise vid and thanks for the specs and all that help of yours! After having bought a used G7 with its 14-140mm ( f/3.5 not enought as my project is to film often in the darkness), quite disappointed by the depth of field (well, I've only used my FZ200 and SX60 for 2 years), I was considering buying the same chinese stuff, Fujian kit from AE (25+35+50mm). My greatest fear is about the vignetting, yet. Many people out there just put it in one word: 'TOY'. So, if it's said being 'cheap' (still, this remains relative, up to me, if it's just some useless junk, compared to other people's priorities), would you still recommend I gave it a try? Again, great samples of shots, thank you. Sincerely, Max
Great video. Love the thumbnail. Could you make a video on buying lenses at ebay? I want to buy old lenses but i dont know whether it is save to buy the cheap ones or if they are in bad conditions. Thank a lot
There are a bit better versions on these, still affordable on AliExpress. Look for 'Green circle lens'. They're more like that 35mm you've got there, but a tad more refined overall. You can also try like looking for 'C-mount APS-C CCTV lens' or stuff like that. AE, but eBay too. I like them better than e.g. that 25mm f/1.4 shown here, that to me was the most rubbish lens I ever owned. A real 'toy lens'.
I have some very nice native E mount Fotasy lenses that are similar: 35mm F1.6 and 50mm F1.8. Both have flat focus planes and are very sharp. Here's the 35mm www.ebay.com/itm/35mm-f1-6-Lens-for-APS-C-sensor-Sony-a6300-a6000-a5100-a5000-a3500-a3000-/322003324217?hash=item4af8e4cd39:g:120AAOSwx-9Wuae8 Yep, $40 shipped.
I have had all three... the super cheap one from eBay. The 'APS-C' blacked out version from AliExpress. The 'green ring' ones. And even the Zonlai 35mm, which is already in the right mount, but probably after C-mount design. There's certainly a difference.
Shiznutsz I clicked on the link for the 35mm f1.7 but it is c mount? Will that work on the sony a6300? Or do I have to buy an adapter? Please clarify i am so confused!
I bought the 35mm 1.7 for my G7 (using your link) and must have drawn the short straw. Focus ring just screws of and is almost impossible to focus with. Straight in the bin probably :-(
I know the video is kinda old. Title say it's for Sony and Panasonic. Does that mean they'll not work on my Canon M50? I've seen adapters, but wonder what problems this might cause. Too much vignetting? Thanks
Hi DSLR Video Shooter, after I watched this your video I went ahead and bought the 25mm F1.4 lens but I can't seem to get any visible picture on my GH5 LCD to record. All I see are blurry (bokeh-like) faint lights. I have noticed that the settings of the Panasonic GH5 is much more complicated than the Canon T4i I use to own before. I will really appreciate if you have any suggestions on how I can go about understanding how to set up the GH5 for video (cinema) shooting in general and how to set it up to shoot with native and non-native lenses like the 25mm F1.4 lens. I have read the manuals but that has been of no help.
Please do a dslr fisheye review....all I can find are super cheap or the canon 8-15mm....we need to find good options for video...being a skateboarder I need a rgeat fisheye but and 1500$ in canada the 8-15mm canon is not a good option because I risk hitting the lens quite often
Are you still using that 18-35 Art that you briefly show? thinking about either picking that up or the new 24-70 Art. Shot both. Love both. But SO TORN. lol
Just a warning not all adapters will allow the 50mm 1.4 lens to focus to infinity. certain ones don't allow the lens to screw down all the way limiting it to just 15 feet or so.
Thanks for the info Joseph! I found the NEX adapter that came with the lens seemed to work well. Many 3rd party MFT adapters (not bundled with the lens) had issues though.
You know, that's why I like your channel more and more. You are not pretentious and you do not even gear slap us in the face. You present us budget things with the pros and cons, but it works and serves perfectly to be creative.
This is the idea. It's not about the gear! Please do not stop and continue to give us affordable equipment reviews, because most of us are not rich and just want to make good videos and photos without spending tons of money.
Congratulations!
Thank you Joana! Lots of yummy budget gear to be had these days!
Hmm is it Digitalrev
Spot on. I think people insensitivitly throw around multi-hundred dollar numbers in too many cinematography/photography videos for components that aren't absolutely essential to be that expensive.
Just got the 7artisans 25mm f1.8 E mount lens and I am wowed by the sharpness and the focus distance. The Bokeh too is so sweet. For $70 that is a monster lens.
I have one of the 25mm lenses for my G80. I got it with a M4/3 adaptor and it focussed well past infinity and was therefore wasting part of its focus travel. I added two or three 0.5mm copper shims so that it now only goes a tiny bit past infinity and can focus a bit closer. These are cheap to buy on eBay.
That table layout was top notch. I love the look. There's even clothes pins!
Thanks Tech Today! Figured I'd try to keep up with all the awesome tech TH-camrs!
DSLR Video Shooter that lighting was amazing dude
Damn..... I didn’t know that lenses even existed below 100... All the other youtubers literally changed my definition of ‘cheap’.... Woah...! Great vid mate 👍🏻
I discovered your channel pretty late in my life and here's my conclusion: This is the most unique, beautiful and useful TH-cam channel I've ever come across. Lots of love from India! ❤
Aw thank you Don!!! Means a lot man.
GREAT Reveiw! I have been collecting c mounts for 8 years now. C means Cine and they were used for early movies, not just 16mm.
One thing: you neglected to show the swirly effects of some of these as they have uncorrected aberrations that make some portraits very interesting.
I love how in-depth you go into the lenses 🙌🏽
Panagor 35 - 70mm can you pls let me know what is the adupter to Sony a7s2.. thanks..🙌
Neewer seems to have a version of the 35mm f1.7 That seems to be cheaper. Would it be the exact same lens?
I would imagine yes. Tons of the same lens with different housings/brands.
DSLR Video Shooter - cool! Might have to try it out! You can’t beat that price tag!
Here I am, researching Fujian lenses, and I see this. Then I check when it was uploaded. Well done, nice timing.
I was looking for a cheap alternative to a pancake lens, so would you recommend the 35mm 1.6 version for a more pocketable setup?
Nice! Glad to be of service. I have some pancake lenses in the works. This would definitely be similar albeit a little longer.
DSLR Video Shooter Thanks!
Nice ive always been a big fan of all your videos but reviews of low cost lenses was what i first watched from your work. So this is extra special. Thanks Caleb
Thanks Ry! Glad you enjoyed it!
With my kit 12-32mm for walking around.. this is great!
wow man this is just what I needed, I was looking for some macro and some shallow depth of field but I could not afford the lenses out there but this is just fantastic 23$ on ebay and you can get both macro shots and shallow depth of field. thanks a lot this really made my day
This is a dream. I used to love shooting on my old manual lenses, I had a really nice 28mm but it was just too soft on my FS700. But I'm definitely going to pick up some of these, been desperate for a 35mm for a while! Great video.
Aram
For Canon M50 25mm works just fine. There is a crop when shooting in 4K, which makes vignietting disapear completely.
Have the 35mm 1.7 but didn’t know about the extension tubes should make for a compact macro setup. Thx for the tip!
No problem! One of my favorite features.
Thanks so much for this. I just ordered my first mirrorless camera and I was dreading getting expensive lenses right away, I will have to buy used and these little suckers will give me nice creative toys to play with while I save up. Plus they are tiny so will still have usefulness when I do get bigger lenses.
Okay, now this is my speed. Happy to find your channel. Solid information. Thinking of buying a GH4 to replace my D3300. C mount looks to be the way to go.
The best of all CCTV Lens videos, THANKS!
Those seem super fun. I really enjoy manual focus and novelty lenses. I'm going to check these out
Also a heads up: the 35mm 1.7 here has a thread size of....35mm. I can't tell you the ridiculous trial and error I just had to go through to figure this out. So 35mm Is the filter/step up ring size you'll need for that one.
I can imagine!
I'm having fun with my C-mount lenses. I'll have to try out that 35mm f/1.6, it's the only one I don't have just yet. Great video!
I own the 25mm, it does have a unique, vintage kind of look. That makes sense right now since the faded film/vintage look is trending in photography and video.
C-Mount lenses are pretty nice
I always see these lenses online, and always wonder how good they are. Thank you! Awesome video!
Great video! I bought a c-mount lens a while back, and it's my favorite lens. I shoot more pictures with it than with my kit lens.
It is so difficult to believe that there are so good opportunities for so cheap lenses over there!
Those overhead shots are so gorgeously lit. You still rockin the westcott flex light for that setup? Would love to see an updated BTS photo or video for such a setup. As always, thanks for the great content!
Thanks Steven! Sort of... I've been meaning to do a video on the new setup!
Do it! :)
I second this, it literally looks like cgi it’s so perfect
I have and love (among my many manual focus lenses) a Night Hawk 80mm f/1.7 (a security camera lens) that I go for less than $40 NEW! It is a perfect focal length portrait lens for full frame cameras but, really shines as a portrait lens (especially outdoors where I need to blur the background) with a crop sensor camera like my Sony A6500.
Where did you buy yours? cant find it anywhere on google :(
This video was so beautifully shot. I find myself admiring each shot.
Caleb, how to you keep your props free of lint or dirt while you're filming? The lenses look like they've never been touched.
i love it to see you reviewing 4 of em
this video is worth watching
They also make APSC cmount lenses $20-$60 to avoid vignette...
Great video! I already have the 35mm f1.7 and i didn't know about the other lenses, you should make more of this videos where you test super cheap lenses like theese (if you find any)
Wow great find Caleb, love the look of the 35 and 50
Thanks Wingroll!
Thanks for the video. How can I put a filter on this fujian 35mm 1.7 lens?
I love the look honestly, it has a sort of vintage feel; but still looks crisp when used right.
One thing i noticed you didnt mention in the video was that when you put these on a micro 4/3 lens they tend to double the distance. Im still new with camera stuf so i dont rwally know the technical terms but what i meant is that a 35mm lens will act a little bit more like a 50-70mm lens. Which can be something bad but you can get around it by getting a focual reducer but those can get pretty expensive. But other than that this was a great video
I believe these lenses would work great with a beast grip pro for the iPhone that has a 37mm tread mount. I’m guessing with a step down ring it would do the trick
Thanks for the video. Which is fujian 35mm 1.7 lens filter size?
I loved the review! Thank you so much!
I would love a review of theses lenses on a full frame E-Mount!
I picked up the 35mm and oh my!! Thank you!
I love the thought experiment, what if computers and smartphones were invented first and paper second? People would be amazed that there were devices they could read in any weather, light-condition, and lasted for centuries. These lenses are also misunderstood. They have a look that can't be obtained with "real" (expensive) lenses. That look is mesmerizing.
I have a $1,500 Zeiss and a $30 version of one of these. It's hard for me to accept, but I often prefer the image out of the $30 lens. Why? They focus one's attention on the subject. Bokeh and blur make up the rest. They have a look that simply cannot be replicated with any other lens no matter what the cost. What these lenses capture is probably what your eye captures, except your brain fills in the blurry sides. They work really well on the EOS-M too, btw. Like Caleb, I find the 35mm is the sweet spot in these lenses. It gives a look you simply cannot replicate in Photoshop because even though there is a lot of blur, it IS based on focal distances a computer can't figure out from the $1,000 lens. Yes, in instagram you can get similar looks, but again, these are lot sharper and deliver very saturated images compared to a smartphone. In short, the 35mm c-mount is the most important lens I own because it challenges my presumptions about photography and art. That I don't use it more is a testament to my lack of courage because if I'm honest, they produce images I love, no matter what I point them at! Take thie following photo, $1,500 Zeiss or $30 c-mount? www.flickr.com/photos/maxotics/9754099553/in/album-72157635527242324/
Well said.
I checked out the photo. It's amazing. Is that from the $30 lens?
Hi Caleb, I've been using the 35 f1.7 for some time now on the 6500 and I love it, I didn't get any lens hoods options back when I bought it, however I did some simple DIY. I super glued a simple 37 to 49 filter adapter to the plastic lens cap that this lest shipped with (I cut a whole so that the thread of the adapter fits nicely in there) and then I got a generic 49mm lens hood. Everything is now nicely glued together, nothing sticks out (because the camera body adapter in the back is also wider) and it also helps with the flares, not to mention that I can now add Rubber Hoods, ND filters, all kinds of stuff to that new thread I created.
Also, I want to ask about macro tubes and IBIS in general. (hypothetically) If you are using a 35mm lens and you attach tubing that extends it 10mm more, does the IBIS setting have to be at 45mm? I would love to see you do some testing and talk about this. I presonally have done loads, but I can never tell.
Nice Toasted! Not sure on the IS options. I usually leave it at 35mm but I'm sure there is a better way to go about it.
Good tip! It's almost imposible (or too expensive) getting a 35m filter or step up ring to use nd filters etc :) thanks!
Love the macro tip Caleb :) thankyou so much for making this video!
Thank YOU for watching Ahmer!
Jeez how many blades does the diaphragm have on all of these? Looks like anywhere from 12 to 14? Insane!! Great video man!
Just got the 35mm 1.7 to be able to get some nicer portrait shots while saving up for the Sigma 30mm
Very helpful. If you can find some cheap wider lenses that would be great!
There's a 4/3" covering 8mm f/3.8.
I believe there's also a 16mm... but that probably only covers S16 sensors like the BMPCC.
You'd need to use ETC if your camera has it, but that kind of negates having a wide lens in the first place...
Loved the b-roll on this one!
I also own the Fujian 35mm and it's pretty nice. Edge sharpness is horrible but for b-roll or when your subject is centered it works well
Would be curious to see you review the Neewer/Meike manual lenses!
I liked your video and purchased 35mm f1.7 for my a5000 thanks
how was the overall performance?
Nice presentation. Like your style. Relaxed and to the point. Keep it up.
I loved these lenses before. I had the 50, 35 and 25. I loved the 50mm f1.8 pixco lens before. I got all three for below $80.
unexpected and highly appreciated topic! actually might order the 35mm. nice video
Nice! Great little lens.
No one makes c-mount adapters for Sony A-mounts. Another reason to regret my purchase of a 65Alpha. Maybe I can drill a hole in a Sony Alpha Body cap and glue a c-mount adapter too it?
I own the 25mm and 35 1.7 myself. The 35 is awesome as hell. I use them on my Bmpcc and they're great but WARNING to Canon users, they do make a c mount to EF adapter however because of the flange distance it will turn your C-mount lens into a dedicated macro lens with zero ability to focus beyond an inch or so. The 25mm is a little janky and is starting to leave metal shavings everywhere but for a $20 security camera lens its still kind of rad. just be sure to have a rocket blower nearby after dismount
Great info! Should have mentioned the Canon issue more. One more reason to get a Panasonic/Sony cam!
DSLR Video Shooter haha it's true. it makes me sad that THEY (canon) have even made this an issue for the rest of us. I will never argue with anyone that makes the switch because all of the reasons are always solid reasons. Are Canon mirrorless worth a damn? Knowing zero about them I would assume "not really-ish" since I see no one on TH-cam talking about them much, but I'm curious.
Curious about this. I know Caleb used the other 35mm C-Mount with the EOS-M in another video. So is it just the 1.7 where this an issue? Or is this a C-Mount thing?
@@dslrvideoshooter In your "tiny cinema camera" video, you used the 1.6 C-Mount lens instead of the 1.7. Why would the 1.7 create a macro issue, but not the 1.6? I'm wondering because I'd like to get one of the lenses, and you recommended the 1.7 in this video over the 1.6...but if the 1.7 is unusable on an EOS M, then it's an easy choice.
I like your new style of showing the items. Nice! 👌🏻
Thanks! Takes more time but it shows!
Thanks so much! I'm still looking into the budget camera you recommended for me on the chat so this is gonna help me out a lot!
Thank YOU for watching!
I´m also looking for a budget camera. Can you help me out?
i bought the canon eos m and the fujian 35mm 1.6, they are great thanks for your videos i love them. I'm wondering is there any cheap c-mount zoom lenses?
Did you test or compare the transmission? I have one of the "Mini 25mm F1.8" C-mount lenses that looks like the small 35mm you have, and it exposes like an F2.8 lens. It also has an extremely curved focus plane. It is not even possible to get the corners focused at infinity.
This video is older but extremely useful to someone like me who just ordered a Canon M camera and is awaiting delivery. I would just like to ask you about your recommendation, the Fujian 35mm 1.7. Which types of adapters can one get to use standard-sized ND filters on that one?
I own the 25mm 1.4 and have used it with clear image zoom and is ok, but the fujian 35mm 1.7 is awesome, I WENT THE EXTRA MILE AND GLUED (epoxy) A 34 TO 52MM ring adapter AND I CAN ATTACH MY ND FILTERS TO IT 👌👍👐👐👐
can you explain ? i would love to do the same, using it mostrly for vidéo i'll need filter as well ! :)
Bastien Laure look in ebay for 34-52mm adapter ring, use clear epoxy glue to glue it, need to put adapter facing down 👇 then lens front hole inside the center of adapter (lens facing down too) apply epoxy where the lens meets the adapter, just do it on the outside, no need to risk putting glue inside and possibly glue the lens 😓, let it dry overnight and boom!! You can use filters, lens hoods and lens caps, don't forget to buy a lens cap since the lens hood and cap that come with lens won't fit anymore, you're welcome 👌👌👍👋
Genious ! :)
Bastien Laure idea is not mine, this is just the method I figured by myself, look for fujian 35mm 1.7 nd filter here in TH-cam from a channel called AEG you'll see it, he just didn't do a tutorial
Is the focal length on a M43 camera like a GH5 still 25mm in a fullframe equivalent? Or is it a 50mm equivalent? Because Cleb used it on both Sony and M43
Nice Video. Where did you get that table. It looks really good
Check out the canon and fujian tv zoom c-mount lenses .
I’m buying a Sony a5100 within he next week and that is going to blow my budget and I was super disappointed because there is a few lenses I want to buy. I can now buy one or two of these to play around with while I save up for nicer lenses! Thanks!
Did you end up buying any of these?
nice sir! I've been looking for a few budget alternatives thanks Caleb!
Thanks Sully! Not Canon L level stuff, but darn good for under $30!
Hey Sully, I'd recommend the APS-C covering ones over on AliExpress (make a bundle discount offer inquiry to the store Rocks Photographic Equipment). They have a green circle on 'em and are quite a bit more refined than these (I've had these on the GH2, they're toy lenses, the 25mm f/1.4 is absolutely cringy, but the others are indeed quite alright). Then I had a whole generic APS-C set (including a 8mm f/3.8 that covers 4/3"). And now the green circle ones!
Hi. I have a Lumix G70 and I want to buy some cheap lens and I dont khow what to choose because I see 1.7 or 1.8 and I dont understand that. Do u know what size I should but that I can use without adapter? Thx for your help
Does micro 4/3 crop factor apply to these lenses?
I have been looking for some cheap lens for my old NEX-5 .. I am sure we can use any of these lens..
Just one thing I wanted to know ... whats the plant that's on your desk???... I loved it.. want to get one for myself....
How bad is the vignetting with the 25mm on the GH5s? Since the GH5s has an even wider field of view and no Ex-Tele in 4K? Could you check for me and help me out? I found a great super 16 cine lens I’d like to get along with my GH5s.
very nice ... didn't even have c-mount tense on my radar... i might check that 35mm f1.7 lens out ... thanks man! :D
Do you talk about the microphones you use over these videos? So crispy.
You are an excellent resource and great video! Love your content!
Thank you Powerpups! Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Wow! Very nice!
I'm going to get that 35mm f/1.7 for my GX8. It'll be nice for when I don't want to carry the zoom around, plus the macro capability will be fun.
Thanks!
(PS From a pro writer: There's no such thing as "very unique." "Unique" means one of a kind. )
(PPS Your son is so cute... handsome, even. Seems very inquisitive and active. It'll be fun to watch him grow on your vids.)
:D
Loving your videos man! Keep up the good work
Caleb, there is a 25mm/1.8 lens similar in style (and cost) to the 35mm/1.6 that you've shown. It has no vignetting with APS-C sensors, so might be more interesting than 25mm/1.4
Yup! Exactly, on AliExpress there's a whole sets of APS-C covering ones, just look for 'CCTV APS-C lens' or something. There's even an 8mm f/3.8 for 4/3" sensor cameras. Rocks Photographic Equipment (a store on AliExpress) and some others also sell certain 'green circle' lenses. They are the latest versions of these APS-C ones and are quite a bit more refined. Total recommendation! Better than that 25mm f/1.4 toy lens with strange milky flares.
Hey guys, can those Green Circle ones get all the frame in focus or are they just like the Fujian ones that can only focus on the center or the sides?
They cover APS-C/S35.
Just not fullframe.
Those 'green circle' lenses are nice, but kinda irrelevant to the Caleb's video, as they cost $60+ (and I would buy 7artisans lens for this money anyway)
Good to know! Thanks Alex!
Noob question... which one of these would be best for low light situations, like a classical music concert? Thanks!
@caleb pike awesome content as always.
Changing the subject, I'm wondering about wireless lavalier mics. I saw you did a video on one before...what is our option if we wanted to mic more then one person? Still a newb to audio. Thanks
Ok i'll buy the 35, thanks 😁
Woe nyasar
Hi,
it was a long time...so, first of all, congrats for this concise vid and thanks for the specs and all that help of yours!
After having bought a used G7 with its 14-140mm ( f/3.5 not enought as my project is to film often in the darkness), quite disappointed by the depth of field (well, I've only used my FZ200 and SX60 for 2 years), I was considering buying the same chinese stuff, Fujian kit from AE (25+35+50mm).
My greatest fear is about the vignetting, yet.
Many people out there just put it in one word: 'TOY'.
So, if it's said being 'cheap' (still, this remains relative, up to me, if it's just some useless junk, compared to other people's priorities), would you still recommend I gave it a try?
Again, great samples of shots, thank you.
Sincerely,
Max
Great video. Love the thumbnail.
Could you make a video on buying lenses at ebay? I want to buy old lenses but i dont know whether it is save to buy the cheap ones or if they are in bad conditions.
Thank a lot
hello, thank you very much for your videos. Have you ever tested a cheap speed booster? thank you
Awesome video! Straight to the point and very informative
Love this! Thanks for the suggestions. Now can we get one for the Canon please?
More lens videos in the works!
There are a bit better versions on these, still affordable on AliExpress.
Look for 'Green circle lens'. They're more like that 35mm you've got there, but a tad more refined overall.
You can also try like looking for 'C-mount APS-C CCTV lens' or stuff like that. AE, but eBay too.
I like them better than e.g. that 25mm f/1.4 shown here, that to me was the most rubbish lens I ever owned. A real 'toy lens'.
Good to know! Thanks!
I have some very nice native E mount Fotasy lenses that are similar: 35mm F1.6 and 50mm F1.8. Both have flat focus planes and are very sharp. Here's the 35mm www.ebay.com/itm/35mm-f1-6-Lens-for-APS-C-sensor-Sony-a6300-a6000-a5100-a5000-a3500-a3000-/322003324217?hash=item4af8e4cd39:g:120AAOSwx-9Wuae8 Yep, $40 shipped.
The lens you sent seems to be a rebranded version of the 35mm f1.6 lens he showed in the video and more expensive
I have had all three... the super cheap one from eBay. The 'APS-C' blacked out version from AliExpress. The 'green ring' ones. And even the Zonlai 35mm, which is already in the right mount, but probably after C-mount design. There's certainly a difference.
Shiznutsz I clicked on the link for the 35mm f1.7 but it is c mount? Will that work on the sony a6300? Or do I have to buy an adapter? Please clarify i am so confused!
I bought the 35mm 1.7 for my G7 (using your link) and must have drawn the short straw. Focus ring just screws of and is almost impossible to focus with. Straight in the bin probably :-(
I know the video is kinda old. Title say it's for Sony and Panasonic. Does that mean they'll not work on my Canon M50? I've seen adapters, but wonder what problems this might cause. Too much vignetting? Thanks
Might be fun just to get these for props! They are kind of cute!
They are very cute!
Ror Mario ikr
Hi DSLR Video Shooter, after I watched this your video I went ahead and bought the 25mm F1.4 lens but I can't seem to get any visible picture on my GH5 LCD to record. All I see are blurry (bokeh-like) faint lights. I have noticed that the settings of the Panasonic GH5 is much more complicated than the Canon T4i I use to own before. I will really appreciate if you have any suggestions on how I can go about understanding how to set up the GH5 for video (cinema) shooting in general and how to set it up to shoot with native and non-native lenses like the 25mm F1.4 lens. I have read the manuals but that has been of no help.
the 35mm Fujian will arrive in a few days for me. :) could i trouble you for info on the filter thread size?
Please do a dslr fisheye review....all I can find are super cheap or the canon 8-15mm....we need to find good options for video...being a skateboarder I need a rgeat fisheye but and 1500$ in canada the 8-15mm canon is not a good option because I risk hitting the lens quite often
Is the filter thread 37mm? Because the moondog labs anamorphic Lens could maybe fit on the 50mm lens.
Great recommendations! Thanks!
Whats the camera gear ur filming on? really clear n n great clarity.
You look like a giant holding miniature lenses. I approve of this.
Thanks for great video again
Can u pls give me link to lens hood for 35mm f1.7
Did you dinf out?
Are you still using that 18-35 Art that you briefly show? thinking about either picking that up or the new 24-70 Art. Shot both. Love both. But SO TORN. lol
Just a warning not all adapters will allow the 50mm 1.4 lens to focus to infinity. certain ones don't allow the lens to screw down all the way limiting it to just 15 feet or so.
Thanks for the info Joseph! I found the NEX adapter that came with the lens seemed to work well. Many 3rd party MFT adapters (not bundled with the lens) had issues though.
Is there any chance that 24mm would work with Canon 650D? What adaptor does it need and what to do with vignetting? Thanks for the video!
that 35mm is impressive. I got one for my gh4. Are there any adapters these lenses to fit on my canon cameras, that are non mirrorless ?