I was having the same idea of using the Pentax 105mm 2.4 on the GFX, I do find a similar look but it’s something the Pentax has that the Mirakon cannot get. Mind that the Pentax lens suffers from a yellowing Torium color cast, it should be taken care with UV baths to get the optical rendition, another stellar lens is the Fuji GX 135mm 2.5 I believe. It brings the 4x5 look of and Aero into the GFX if you can adapt it to the GX system. Minolta glass can be used but it should be understood that some dark corners can appear. But overall the have a good rendition, specially for video work. Not overly process look. Great video Intel Thanks
Thank you for the great video. My favourite lens is actually the Minolta 58mm/1.4. I always wondered whether it would be worth to purchase the 1.2 version, but the vignetting is awful. I also like the 50mm/1.7: extremely sharp even wide open, but some vignetting
Thanks for another interesting video. Would love to see your full colour grading process. I notice the images on your Instagram all have the same tones and feel. I know you have already done an editing video but a colour process one would also be great. Thanks man!!
I have two adapted m42 Mount lenses that I use with my gfx 100. 35 mm F 1.4 takumar and Helios 58mm f2. The 35 mm takamur shows heavy vignetting, but with the Helios 58 mm I see zero vignetting.
First of all - fantastic sexy model! 😄❤ Awesome very useful comparison video! I think I’ll hold on buying Mitakon, and will experiment more with my Minolta 55mm on my GFX50R. But it seems like Mitakon is the best in terms of image quality (look) and price.
Seen interesting results with canon / sigma ef lenses. the 1.2s / 1.4s above 40mm…. Can also retain auto focus if you spring for the more expensive adapter.
Really interesting comparison, cheers - had been considering an adapted Minolta setup, but the Mitakon is clearly the one to get if you can live with MF.
Pretty sure people have tried just about every full frame lens on the gfx. On flickr there are many that have galleries with the lenses. I don't think minolta is a good choice at all. The background jumps forward with many lenses. You can try the 28mm shift nikkor too, and other technical lenses, they will cover much more. Maybe try m42 lenses, older designs, they can be much cheaper and nicer.
The Helios is a complex lens. Center is sharp f/2-f/2.8. From f/4 onward corners match center. Very even performance. Bokeh will vary from the famous swirl to buttery smooth. Mostly buttery smooth. CA virtually non-existent.
You could use the lens correction for the minolta 58 and it basically can fix the distortion and vignetting. It’s great if you want character, the mitakon felt soulless to me and the weight is just not fun to use. I’m not pixel peeper but I like lenses with character over being able to zoom in 200-300%
Mitakon wins all day long. Super interesting video. Thanks for the content
fantastic video, which answered a lot of questions I had about the Mitakon and the Fujinon 63, thank you!
I was having the same idea of using the Pentax 105mm 2.4 on the GFX, I do find a similar look but it’s something the Pentax has that the Mirakon cannot get. Mind that the Pentax lens suffers from a yellowing Torium color cast, it should be taken care with UV baths to get the optical rendition, another stellar lens is the Fuji GX 135mm 2.5 I believe. It brings the 4x5 look of and Aero into the GFX if you can adapt it to the GX system.
Minolta glass can be used but it should be understood that some dark corners can appear. But overall the have a good rendition, specially for video work. Not overly process look. Great video Intel Thanks
Thank you for the great video. My favourite lens is actually the Minolta 58mm/1.4. I always wondered whether it would be worth to purchase the 1.2 version, but the vignetting is awful. I also like the 50mm/1.7: extremely sharp even wide open, but some vignetting
Great to see ya making more videos. Love your work brother 🤙🏼
Mitakon is far away the best lens here. Even better than the Fuji when it comes to pure aesthetics
Thanks for another interesting video. Would love to see your full colour grading process. I notice the images on your Instagram all have the same tones and feel. I know you have already done an editing video but a colour process one would also be great. Thanks man!!
I have two adapted m42 Mount lenses that I use with my gfx 100. 35 mm F 1.4 takumar and Helios 58mm f2. The 35 mm takamur shows heavy vignetting, but with the Helios 58 mm I see zero vignetting.
First of all - fantastic sexy model! 😄❤ Awesome very useful comparison video! I think I’ll hold on buying Mitakon, and will experiment more with my Minolta 55mm on my GFX50R. But it seems like Mitakon is the best in terms of image quality (look) and price.
Seen interesting results with canon / sigma ef lenses. the 1.2s / 1.4s above 40mm…. Can also retain auto focus if you spring for the more expensive adapter.
Which adapter do you recommend for this? I have the gfx 50s
Really interesting comparison, cheers - had been considering an adapted Minolta setup, but the Mitakon is clearly the one to get if you can live with MF.
Yes, absolutely. I would only adapt tilt shift lenses and other medium format lenses. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you John!
My pleasure!
Nice test❤thanks you
Pretty sure people have tried just about every full frame lens on the gfx. On flickr there are many that have galleries with the lenses.
I don't think minolta is a good choice at all. The background jumps forward with many lenses.
You can try the 28mm shift nikkor too, and other technical lenses, they will cover much more.
Maybe try m42 lenses, older designs, they can be much cheaper and nicer.
I agree!
a very useful video thanks very much!
How does the mitakon compare to the Voigtlander 40 1.2 on the Sony?
Thank you. Very informative.
sad the mitakon is so much heavy... so i always just bring my minolta 58 + adapter
thank you // great work!
Zeiss 100 works a treat as well.
The Helios is a complex lens. Center is sharp f/2-f/2.8. From f/4 onward corners match center. Very even performance. Bokeh will vary from the famous swirl to buttery smooth. Mostly buttery smooth. CA virtually non-existent.
You could use the lens correction for the minolta 58 and it basically can fix the distortion and vignetting. It’s great if you want character, the mitakon felt soulless to me and the weight is just not fun to use. I’m not pixel peeper but I like lenses with character over being able to zoom in 200-300%
If you found a GFX50Sii brand new for $2900 would you cop it ?! Thoughts...
100% no question
I hope you got it at that price
Mitakon has more character. Don’t care if it’s manual. Voitlander 40 1.2 for 33mm pov
Mitakon it is.
Nice :)