Sydney Cameras Hire’s Contax Zeiss Super Speed lens consists of x 7 beautifully rehoused vintage Contax Zeiss lenses. Have developed a world famous reputation over recent years, Sydney Camera Hire’s Contax Zeiss Super Speed set ooze with character and create classic images on digital sensors.
Featuring the same glass, coating and general design as the legendary Zeiss Super Speeds used by Kubrick in ‘The Shining’, ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘Lost in Translation’, in recent times some DOP’s have opted to shoot on Contax Zeiss Super Speeds over Zeiss Super Speeds because they cover full frame and large format sensors.
Each lens in Sydney Camera Hire’s Contax Zeiss Super Speed set features interchangeable lens mounts, which can be fitted with PL, LPL, EF and E mounts, as well as, a 95mm front diameter, and a de-clicked aperture control ring. The lenses also feature standard mod 0.8 focus and iris gears at uniform positions across all of the lenses, enabling fast lens changes without having to adjust your follow focus position. Additionally, all of the lenses have 330° focus rotation for smooth and precise focus adjustments. Focus and aperture markings are placed on the sides of the lenses for easy viewing by focus pullers.
Sydney Camera Hire’s Fujinon XK20-120mm T3.5 Cabrio Premier Lens is the lens only and does not include the servo zoom unit, which you can source separately. It is a wide-to-telephoto zoom lens for Super 35mm cameras and features a PL mount. The focus, zoom, and iris barrels are geared with standard 0.8 Mod gears, which provides an interface for the optional ENG-style digital drive unit.
The rear PL mount features electrical contacts for sharing ARRI LDS and Cooke /i Technology lens data with the camera; however, you need the optional digital drive unit to activate these contacts. An included rectangular lens hood provides flare protection and is useful for run-and-gun or ENG-style shooting. A removable lens support is included with the lens.
T3.5 to T22 aperture with nine iris blades for attractive bokeh.
Industry-standard 0.8 film Mod gears for focus, zoom, and iris control.
Power and data/control connections to the camera via connectors in the rear of the lens.
16-bit encoding supports sharing LDS and /i Technology lens data with the camera.
The barrel markings are imperial measurements.
Luminous barrel markings make it easier to read measurements.
200° focus barrel rotation and 120° zoom rotation.
No shims are required to adjust the flange focal distance.
Sydney Camera Hire’s Canon FD prime lenses are some of the most desirable and sorted after lenses currently available. These lenses are very similar is character, personality, and sharpness to the famed Canon K35 prime lenses, but the Canon FD lenses offer 330 degree focus throw and superior sharpness at the wide aperture settings. OOF highlights and bokeh are extremely pleasing, while offering an outstanding sharpness throughout the frame. The Canon VINTAGE-FD lenses help digital sensors achieve character and a “look” that is flattering to flesh tones and OOF objects.
Sydney Camera Hire’s Canon FD vintage cine mod lens kit feature many of the same world famous optics that are in our more expensive rehoused Canon FD lens kit. Each lens been converted form FD to Canon EF and works with any Canon EF camera or mount. They have permanent focus gears, and 80mm front rings with threads that accept 77mm filters. If you you are chasing the iconic Canon FD loo, but need a more affordable form factor, this set is a great option.
Each lens has been Cine-Modded by Duclos lenses, and features a new 80mm front with threads for 77mm filters, permanent focus gear, de-clicked iris, and Canon EF mount. All the lenses have full Frame coverage.
The lens mounts have been converted form FD to Canon EF, and they will work with any Canon EF camera or mount. They have permanent focus gears, and 80mm front rings with threads that accept 77mm filters. If you need the amazing look of Canon FD glass, but need a more affordable form factor, this set is a great option.