The original BMPCC had a smaller sensor than the new BMPC4K - so super 16mm lenses will most definitely vignette on the new BMPC4K. When purchasing a C-mount lens you will need to be sure that it covers the sensor of your camera as some C-mount lenses have been known to cause vignetting as a result of not being able to cover the entire sensor. But for around $35 (Ebay) you’ll be adding a fantastic vintage lens to your arsenal. It’s worth noting that you’ll need a lot of light to use this lens (as it’ll be at f/5.2) and the crop factor means you won’t be getting any wide angled shots with this lens.
We’d recommend the Cosmicar 25mm f/1.8 (72mm f/5.2 equivalent) if you’re looking to try out an affordable C-MOUNT lens. This is because adapters have been created to connect C-mount lenses to modern super 16mm cameras such as Blackmagic’s Pocket Cinema Camera. The C-mount by Kodak hit the market in 1932 and was originally targeted towards super 16mm cinema cameras (the ‘c’ in C-mount allegedly stands for ‘cine’) but due to their build quality, super 16mm size and personality, they saw a resurgence among photographers and videographers in recent times. There are lenses still being made for the C-mount - mainly for the security camera industry - but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any good C-mount lenses out there. Looking for a list of Adaptall 2 lenses? Here’s a list of the wide variety of lenses available in this format. Note: Another Adaptall 2 Tamron lens worth keeping an eye out for is the 17mm F3.5 which is pricier than the 80-200mm lens but it is definitely worth checking out. It’s not a lens that you’ll be using on a day to day basis but it’s definitely something you’ll want to have in your arsenal of gear for extreme close ups and some sexy macro shots. They can be found in flea markets, second-hand stores or on Ebay for as little as $15. One of the most common “Adaptall 2” lenses on the market is the Tamron 80-200 CF Tele Macro lens. The wondrous thing about the Adaptall 2 is that it offers one of the cheapest vintage lenses on the market. The Adaptall 2 lens mount can be adapted to a whole host of different modern camera mounts such as M43, EF, E etc. That previous success meant that these vintage lenses can be found abundantly in flea markets and on markets online. Due to the Adaptall 2 lenses being better quality and compatible with more cameras that were on the market at the time, the Adaptall 2 lenses reached a high level of success. The Adaptall 2 lens mount was brought to market in the late 70’s as an improvement upon the original Adaptall lenses Tamron had previously released. I have personally seen the Helios-2 44mm F2 sell for £10 on Ebay before.
You can pick this set up for under $150 and if you’re really lucky (or a skilled bargain hunter with the patience of a ninja) you can find them under $100.
If you’re after a set of 3 lenses that are affordable to acquire and have a vintage character with lovely flares, sweet bokeh and a low contrast look then keep your eyes out for these: One of the best affordable and vintage lenses is the Dream Starter lens kit. Sometimes there can be fungus growing inside the lens, or the focus ring may not work properly, so it is worth taking your time verifying these things. Some of these lenses won’t cost you more than $10-20 but always make sure that you’re not over-paying for them (do a quick ebay search) and also verify the condition of the lens. You may already know some affordable vintage lens brands such as Helios (44-2 58mm F2 is a popular one… and easy to find… Ebay), but here’s a list of some other known and lesser known brands that have affordable vintage lenses on the market that you can look out for: Different people are looking for different things and it is on you to do your research to make sure that the lens will work with your camera and will give you the features you want. Alternatively, you might just be looking to grow your lens collection on the cheap - either way, we thought it would be a good idea to build a guide of the best affordable and vintage lenses.ĭisclaimer: we do ask anyone using this guide to also carry out their own research before purchasing. By the time you’ve bought your camera and all the other fancy bits and bobs that go with it, you might find you’ve not got enough of a budget to buy a few necessary lenses.
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