You’ve Probably Never Heard Of This Lens | Aivascope 1.5x Anamorphic Adapter
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@shdesignco Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect product for me, I’ll definitely have to get one, I want a true anamorphic look but with my current lens system and this is definitely wayyyy cheaper than getting all the focal lengths I want separately
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼
@jordanwright5795 Жыл бұрын
Big fan of the Aivascope as well. The waterfall bokeh you mentioned has more to do with your taking lens than the Aivascope. The Aivascope contributes its own characteristics like slight lens distortion, oval bokeh and flaring but the waterfall bokeh is more of a taking lens attribute. Compare using a Biotar, Leica R or Helios 44-2 as a taking lens to modern glass by Sigma as a taking lens and you will see how different the look is and how much the optics of the taking lens contribute to the rendering of the out of focus areas. I own the Aivascope and the Moment and enjoy them both. I completely disagree with your assessment of the moment which I sort of purchased on a whim but have been really surprised at just how good it is for the money $1100 not $800 as indicated in your video ). After years of DIY anamorphics - went through my phases with the cinelux, B and H’s, SLR magics, Sankors, finally the Aivascope which I do agree with you is the best anamorphic front for me the best solution ended up being the the Vazens for my Komodo. I have the Vazen RF 65mm with amber flares and the RF 28mm also with Amber flares and they compare very favorably to the Atlas Orion’s I have rented in the past. They are sharp, flare nicely and have the look. I also don’t have to switch the front, realign and do all the gymnastics on the job when I need to do a lens switch. 28mm and 65mm seem to do the job for almost any shot I need to do as long as I’m willing to move setups as needed. For about $7k your getting a set of lenses that in the long run are not all that much more than the cost of the Aivascope and good taking lenses ( actually less than the Aivascope combined with my Leica R’s ) and it’s much more convenient to shoot with. Bonus the stretch is closer to 2x as well. The Vazens have been so good that I will probably sell my anamorphic DIY and front collection soon. Anyway I digress - my 2c’s
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Very insightful! There are a couple points that I strongly disagree with here but nonetheless, thanks for your input! The anamorphic market is wild nowadays!
@akak51283 ай бұрын
I did not even know this thing existed lol this is why we are all gathering around you, looking over your shoulder, now that you have a decent collection of anamorphics you have used, what would you use with the s5ii if you had to only buy one or two anamorphics for a short films/client work?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I’d 100% recommend the blazar Remus lenses.
@akak5128
3 ай бұрын
oh please do more content on those Remus lenses, like detailed ones, setting and all, a lot of people can afford that set, the only bad thing is you would have to write a script and get a teleprompter loool. its totally worth it. thanks again.
@dripps5 ай бұрын
At 15:17 you mention lack of autofocus. You could get one of the lidar based autofocus adapters on the market now. Or there are lens adapters that can autofocus manual lenses. I know they have ones that mount to Nikon Z and Sony E, but I'm not sure about Canon RF cameras.
@redbeardproductions-kevind980610 ай бұрын
I gotta call B.S. on the Moment critique... and it's like $1,200, not $800. But I pair the Moment with my Super-Takumars and I get footage that looks at least just as good as the Aivascope. Sure it doesn't have as much stretch, and the bokeh isn't quite as oval, but it's amazing. It has the texture in the flares, and they're neutral which is a plus. It's built really solid, it's easy to use, and I know I could tell someone I shot something with the Aivascope and they would believe me as long as all the flares were warm. I love it. To each their own, but it punches WAY above budget anamorphic lenses.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
This is when it first came out! ( the price tag) but yes it is a personal preference
@christopherduran992611 ай бұрын
I just contributed to the Laowa 1.33x anamorphic adapter on their Indegogo and to my eye it’s looking like a “poor man’s Aivascope” Pretty blown away by the quality given it’s price point. Obviously not as big of a squeeze factor, but yielding a 2:35:1 without any extra steps will be a nice bonus
@AnthonyRodriguezz
11 ай бұрын
Might have to look into it!
@christopherduran9926
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I’d love to know what you think!
@jesseyules10 ай бұрын
Keep in mind, this is an adapter, so the footage will look different depending on what taking lens you pair it with.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Yup!
@TrenchfootSalvador Жыл бұрын
Amazing sample footage, yes aivascope is definitely the best!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@aram.v Жыл бұрын
I agree , the aivascope is amazing. however, shooting with lenses like sirui or great joy, what you give up in character you gain in convenience and peace of mind that ALL your footage is going to be aligned properly when you sit down and edit.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Convenience is definitely a factor! That’s actually why I purchased the aiva! It has the best of both worlds for me. The look and the convenience!
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz yes, compared to the Frankenstein setups it’s hassle-free. I had the aivascope 1.5x and loved the look but I would constantly be asking my talent to shine a light after every scene to make sure my alignment was right. The cons you mentioned on your video were too worrisome for me to hold on to it but I’m glad it’s working out for your workflow. Great video 👍🏼
@akpevbe Жыл бұрын
I have to disagree with you regarding the "moment 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter" looking like a cheap $800 lens. I use the "moment 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter" with my contax zeiss lens, and it looks really good (like a proper anamorphic lens)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to try it out! Most of the footage I’ve seen looks sub par to me. Not saying it’s bad! Just you get what you pay for imo. I could be wrong though!
@BobWilcox Жыл бұрын
Dude I need to get one of these!! Great vid brother
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Get it ;)
@oscarm4154 Жыл бұрын
You don´t need anamorhic at all to have a "cinematic" look :) One of my favorite cinematographers Roger Deakins hated Anamorphics and prefers to shoot Spherical on Coocke Optics and just crop top and bottom to get the wide aspect. Cinematic is hightlight roll-off composition grading and sound. Check online databases to see what movies where shot on Spherical... you will be surprised because of the constant anamorphic talk. I tested lots of the budget lenses and adapters and got rid of them. But that is my personal oppinion. My point is just that you dont need anamorhic to shoot epic ;)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I agree with ya! I also never stated that anamorphic footage is the only thing that makes an image cinematic 😏 it’s just the look I was chasing and could never put my finger on it!
@oscarm4154
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz I know exactly what you are saying I did the same :)
@rw34525 ай бұрын
Not sure about footage of the event, I got really excited but then felt like it didn't deliver, the solo bits looked better but not sure about the image quality.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
What about it didn’t you like?
@rw3452
5 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz it seem particularly anamorphic in terms of the anamorphic characteristics. Maybe the cuts were fast so I couldn’t take it in on the event but the solo people shot did seem better. I have a 1.5 adapter with and anamorphic 1.33 and that seemed give more of an impact. I could be wrong of course cos I don’t have what you have to test. With way I’m glad see more adapters on the market.
@ab0b3rna12 ай бұрын
So I’m going down the rabbit hole searching for the best option for anamorphic look and it seems that adapters are the closest thing to it, especially this brand. So now I’m searching this brand and would like to pull the trigger on it. But I can’t help to notice that every video review I see, every one is using an old vintage lense weather is contax zeiss, leica r lenses or some other old vintage lense. Why? Can it not fit a normal prime lense or for instance in my case a 7Artisan lense? I would hate to buy this and then needing to buy more lenses to work with it, as it will defeat the purpose of it. I hope this reaches you 😊
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
You can use it on modern lenses but most modern lenses are focus by wire and they need to be fully manual for this adapter
@nicholastalamantez8399 Жыл бұрын
The Aivascope does make a lot of sense. For the cost of good anamorphic, it makes sense. As much as I’d like to play around with anamorphic, at the moment, something cheaper like a Sirui lense makes sense for me. But I could see myself “graduating” to the Aivascope after some time. Definitely a suggestion I haven’t heard before. Nice video!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I did the exact same! The difference in the quality of the footage is wild. The Sirius aren’t bad at all either!
@AllThingsFilm15 ай бұрын
What lenses have you adapted to using the Aivascope adapter? According to the website they have adapters for lenses with 52mm and 58mm filter size.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
Leicas and contax Zeiss
@PedroDeltellColomer3 ай бұрын
did you try it with the normal 1.8 lenses from Lumix?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
They’re focus by wire so they wouldn’t function properly
@888berg10 ай бұрын
Hey Chief, I'm sooo close to pulling the trigger on this.... would autofocus work on the S5ii with the Aivascope? Cheers Dood :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Auto focus doesn’t work with the aivascope, no. It’s a manual focus system
@kendrasananikone Жыл бұрын
omg the aivascope looks gorgeous i want one so baddd
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty great! 🙌🏼
@thewoodsphotography Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Anthony!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! 🙏🏼
@Itaketoomanypics Жыл бұрын
i use it on canon fd lenses and its so amazing. from red to arri, image looks so good
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It’s the bees knees for sure!
@YOUAREMYKIN Жыл бұрын
👌✨🙏 Your point on the image quality of the Aivascope vs others really resonated.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AL3XFPV5 ай бұрын
do you still think this would be a better choice compared to lets say the new Blazar remus? If you can make a compare video would be really nice!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
They are two different tools. Just depends on your needs! The aiva is a better looking image imo but the blazars are easy to use and you get 3 of them
@888berg10 ай бұрын
Have you tried the Nero Blazar Anamorphic adapter on the S5ii... thinking of betting that as a bit cheaper
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
I haven’t yet!
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Mate
@vipadventure Жыл бұрын
I have the Great Joy 1.35x anamorphic adapter, using it right now with Helios taking lenses on a short film and it hits all the points you mentioned, but damn, it's really heavy. Needs rod support. And it's only around $700!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I hear they are making a 1.5x adapter! I’d be curious to try that one out 😏
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see your film. Got a link?
@vipadventure
Жыл бұрын
@@aram.v it's currently in production, so not out for awhile. But I did shoot lens tests before filming, they're uploaded on my other channel here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pn5_sLJ6e7m0p5c.html
@expansivefilms36474 ай бұрын
This is a great video, thank you!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@themegaroadproject30146 ай бұрын
Have you compared to Vazen?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
6 ай бұрын
I haven’t had the chance, no 😔
@Perianyiez Жыл бұрын
One more suscriber. One question Anthony, there is not problem with using FF lenses in a FF camera (like a Sigma Art in a Sony A7SIII) with the Aivascope? Thanks!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
You can get up to 40mm, if you’re using the right lens! 50mm you should be fine!
@mikeDaunald7 ай бұрын
Insane sample!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@stu9000 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insights! Can i ask two questions? I also have a Komodo with Contax Zeiss primes. What's the widest taking lens that will work for 2.39 delivery from the Komodo? How much light do you lose through the adaptor? Thanks for your help!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Oof… not sure I’m qualified to answer these questions 🤦🏽♂️
@MrObiorah Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Please, I do not want to mount the adapter directly to my lens. My question is: WHERE CAN I BUY EXACTLY THE MOUNT YOU DISPLAYED IN YOUR VIDEO???
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Idk which mount you’re talking about but anything in the video came with the aivascope. I didn’t purchase anything extra
@MrObiorah
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. I did not see that attachment clamp for the adapter on their website. That got me a bit confused earlier. Thanks for your time@@AnthonyRodriguezz
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@MrObiorah no worries! It comes with the adapter
@MrObiorah
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the info@@AnthonyRodriguezz
@inthemomentfilms25307 ай бұрын
Thanks for thr video. What is thr longest focal lengh that you have tried it with? Many variable diopers seem to be optimized for 50mm and start degrading after 80-100mm.. what is your experience with the avaioscope?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Longest I’ve tried was 85mm
@Johnmicahtv Жыл бұрын
Price and how do I get it
@renatofdearaujo89976 ай бұрын
nice! would you use it with a full frame, like nikon z7II ?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
6 ай бұрын
Yeah why not! I used it with my FF s5ii
@liamambrose3397 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Considered this option for a while coming from an Isco projector and SLRmagic rangefinder which was soft, characterless and heavy. The only thing that puts me off going down the adapter route again is the limited wide focal lengths you can use with it on Full Frame. I have seen a video with the Aivascope paired with a 40mm lens and the barrel distortion was crazy, what's the widest you've been able to use with the Aivascope?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
The widest I’ve tried personally is 50mm, which is already pretty wide for anamorphic!
@cherubimmedia9570
Жыл бұрын
I tried the 40mm, but it barely covers it. (There is a decrease in the amount of light at the periphery) I don't think it will be easy to use a wider lens than this. 40mm was my Maginot line.
@raymondjevans Жыл бұрын
Did you consider the Aivascope full frame 1.75x at all? Any reason why you didn’t go for that one?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried it, but I did consider it! It was heavier and the squeeze factor didn’t play too well on 16x9 sensors. So I decided to go with the 1.5x instead. I’m not a fan of cropping in a ton just to get a desired aspect ratio. Also, the 1.5x had plenty of character for me!
@raymondjevans
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Good points! What about the coatings, why did you go the Amber over the Violet flare version?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
More usable for most situations. Violet stands out a good bit more and Amber just looks better imo
@mortenjensen9469 ай бұрын
hej You use a clip from Anamorphic on a Budget, It would be great if you mentioned him, or write if you used other people's clips.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
9 ай бұрын
I do 👍🏼
@Orionowens11 ай бұрын
When you bought it from aivascope did you have to pay import fee's into america?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
11 ай бұрын
I bought it second hand!
@moneyboys20105 ай бұрын
So does this work with any lens like the new LUMIX primes.. if so is this affected by any shifts like Autofocus? Thanks for your feedback
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
You cannot use AF with any adapter or any anamorphic lens currently and I don’t think you can even use it with the primes because they are focus by wire and it’d be tricky to set it to infinity focus, which is what you need to do with anamorphic adapter. The focus relies on the adapters focus ring
@moneyboys2010
5 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz thanks man. I have several of the Sirui Anamorphics…. I probably didn’t follow all that this is correctly 😂
@NarimanGafurov Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@888berg10 ай бұрын
Whats the ND filter solutions like for this lens... is it just a screw on variable ND or do you need a Matte box etc? Awesome work :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I just use a screw on ND filter for most jobs as it’s light and has an 82mm front filter thread.
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Thanks Mate, I'm in OZ so a lot of bright light in my filming :)) Planning on shooting an Indie Movie for my band and have been hunting 'that' look... so thanks again. Thinking of purchasing a Sigma FP and using one of these adapters... what body are you using, cheers Chief :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
@888berg I’d recommend something like an s5ii or an s1h for anamorphic shooting
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mate!!@@AnthonyRodriguezz
@PeteMajarich Жыл бұрын
This is so good, thank you! Very thorough. I saw you're using the S5II. Are you able to take advantage of the IBIS in that camera (which I heard is pretty dope), when using the Aiva??
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The s5ii’s IBIS works phenomenally w/ the aiva! It has a dedicated anamorphic ibis mode 💪🏼
@PeteMajarich
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Damn. That is making the S5II over the (now very cheap) S5 a very hard choice! Thank you man!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@PeteMajarich if you’re shooting anamorphic content, the s5ii is a no brainer. Open gate was basically made for shooting anamorphic video.
@PeteMajarich
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Thanks! Doesn't the S5II have open gate also? I'm also still not sure what the big deal is of open gate if you're going to crop to a 2.39:1 style format anyway?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@PeteMajarich the s5ii is the only one with open gate. More vertical resolution is crucial for anamorphic footage. For a lot of squeeze factors you won’t need to crop in at all and you end up with a wider FOV
@RandomMotoThings Жыл бұрын
What contax zeiss 50mm are you using? 1.7 or 1.4?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
1.4!
@RandomMotoThings Жыл бұрын
What camera are you using with the footage?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Panasonic s5ii
@Iamdrewharmony Жыл бұрын
Hey can the DZO Vespid lens be a taking lens?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It can! I don’t recommend it though. Now you have a really front heavy setup for no real reason. Plus the front element is really wide which can cause vignetting. There’s just no real benefit
@welldone8235 Жыл бұрын
just wait for the Avascope killer - GJ 1.5x adapter, which is coming pretty soon
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I mean, I’m all for it!! If it holds up, that’d be amazing!
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
Same here 💪🏼 “We will release more info in late March. Thanks and please stay tuned!” - Great Joy
@saludfit Жыл бұрын
awesome !!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
💪🏼
@gdotsolo Жыл бұрын
My favourite is the vazen they look a lot like the vazen
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I agree! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@AlexDerrick_DP Жыл бұрын
Put your scope on a lens support and you won’t mess up the alignment.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
You still have to align the scope when it’s on a support. Not sure what this comment is a response to
@AlexDerrick_DP
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz 🤷♂️ i think you said the scope was loosing alignment. If you attached the scope to a lens support instead of screwing it on a lens it is much more stable. The torque of the focus gear will almost always cause the threads to turn on a lens, but if you’re attached to the rod this doesn’t happen and it’s also much faster to change lenses. I’d say without the rods this is a hobby filter. When you add the lens support it becomes a professional tool. I’ve used it to great effects on very demanding film sets with the support. Before the support system, i filmed a music video and found the scope was always suffering from micro misalignments. Hope that helps. 🤷♂️. good video review. Cheers 🍻
@inthemomentfilms25307 ай бұрын
Ok. thx
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Np!
@Shutterdude Жыл бұрын
That's a lot of spagollis for a "look" ill pass man. Great option for who can afford it, great video. Cheers!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’m assuming “spagollis” means money! 😂 Yeah it might not be worth it for some but for those wanting multiple anamorphic focal lengths and are chasing the “look” it’s a gem 🥹
@azuki2919 Жыл бұрын
I love it im sold! But man this thing cost $$$$$$
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah… not an easy pill to swallow! But worth it!
@alexmedia5788 Жыл бұрын
I have both Aivascope and Moment 1.33 adapters and the Moment looks better, also has better build quality😊
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see some examples. Everything I’ve seen from the moment adapter I’ve not enjoyed as much as the aiva. Also, do you have the newer version of the aiva?
@qvisionmedia7195
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I was on the fence with both. I’m going with the moment
@RandomMotoThings
Жыл бұрын
Lol the moment does not look better
@Makta972 Жыл бұрын
So you have never heard of anamorphic lenses before some articles from 1 year ago?!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
About a year and a half ago but before I knew about them but the only knowledge I had was the flares and aspect ratio and I was pleasantly surprised that it’s much more than that!
@jmoss998 ай бұрын
US $2,895.00 WOW
@AnthonyRodriguezz
8 ай бұрын
Not cheap!
@wtfkurtis Жыл бұрын
Roger Deakins laughs at you, kid.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know Roger Deakins knew about me! WOW! What an honor 😱
@akpevbe
Жыл бұрын
No Roger Deakins isn't laughing. Why would he be laughing?
@wtfkurtis
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz lol don't get too full of yourself.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@wtfkurtis thanks 😍
@zebius4157
Жыл бұрын
Nah the deakriding crazy
@alexantony76817 ай бұрын
It will be affordable if 1300
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Eh… it’s way too good to be that cheap but yeah that would be nice
@jmoss998 ай бұрын
You should have gone 2x
@AnthonyRodriguezz
8 ай бұрын
Maybe 🤷🏽♂️ Sometimes it’s more of a hassle
@jimmoss9584
8 ай бұрын
I have thought about getting a projector lens, but the ones on eBay have scratched up front lenses.
@Imhotep39710 ай бұрын
Nah, dude. 1.5x does NOT look like 2x squeeze…it’s better than 1.33x and if you must have FF than yeah it’s a good intermediate solution. (not what the films you love were shot with /S35/.)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
I didn’t say 1.5x looks like 2x 🙃
@mgrgin
Ай бұрын
These are all tools, right for the right occasion, there is no "better".
@Imhotep397
Ай бұрын
@@mgrgin While there isn’t a “better” in most cases the characteristics of 2x squeeze are an objective target. FF is pretty incompatible with 2x Anamorphic in terms of the ribbon of video you get at the end of the process. 1.5x is a FF compromise if you’re looking for the 2x squeeze look.
@cezar_visual_artistАй бұрын
Can you put it on a 24-70 L mount???
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
You can but it wouldn’t make too much sense as it’s focus by wire and not parfocal.
@LocalMotions Жыл бұрын
Can it be used on a crop sensor?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@LocalMotions
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Nice! Thanks buddy!✌🏼
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
For sure man! It’s all about coverage and what focal length you’re using! Roughly 28mm for s35 depending on the lens and 40mm on full frame. It all depends on the front element size and the distance between the glass and the actually adapter. For example some 50mm lenses have a deep recessed front glass element
@LocalMotions
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz I'll have to educate myself more on this. So in reference to what you just said, this adapter has a focal length limit?
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This is the perfect product for me, I’ll definitely have to get one, I want a true anamorphic look but with my current lens system and this is definitely wayyyy cheaper than getting all the focal lengths I want separately
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Big fan of the Aivascope as well. The waterfall bokeh you mentioned has more to do with your taking lens than the Aivascope. The Aivascope contributes its own characteristics like slight lens distortion, oval bokeh and flaring but the waterfall bokeh is more of a taking lens attribute. Compare using a Biotar, Leica R or Helios 44-2 as a taking lens to modern glass by Sigma as a taking lens and you will see how different the look is and how much the optics of the taking lens contribute to the rendering of the out of focus areas. I own the Aivascope and the Moment and enjoy them both. I completely disagree with your assessment of the moment which I sort of purchased on a whim but have been really surprised at just how good it is for the money $1100 not $800 as indicated in your video ). After years of DIY anamorphics - went through my phases with the cinelux, B and H’s, SLR magics, Sankors, finally the Aivascope which I do agree with you is the best anamorphic front for me the best solution ended up being the the Vazens for my Komodo. I have the Vazen RF 65mm with amber flares and the RF 28mm also with Amber flares and they compare very favorably to the Atlas Orion’s I have rented in the past. They are sharp, flare nicely and have the look. I also don’t have to switch the front, realign and do all the gymnastics on the job when I need to do a lens switch. 28mm and 65mm seem to do the job for almost any shot I need to do as long as I’m willing to move setups as needed. For about $7k your getting a set of lenses that in the long run are not all that much more than the cost of the Aivascope and good taking lenses ( actually less than the Aivascope combined with my Leica R’s ) and it’s much more convenient to shoot with. Bonus the stretch is closer to 2x as well. The Vazens have been so good that I will probably sell my anamorphic DIY and front collection soon. Anyway I digress - my 2c’s
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Very insightful! There are a couple points that I strongly disagree with here but nonetheless, thanks for your input! The anamorphic market is wild nowadays!
I did not even know this thing existed lol this is why we are all gathering around you, looking over your shoulder, now that you have a decent collection of anamorphics you have used, what would you use with the s5ii if you had to only buy one or two anamorphics for a short films/client work?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
3 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I’d 100% recommend the blazar Remus lenses.
@akak5128
3 ай бұрын
oh please do more content on those Remus lenses, like detailed ones, setting and all, a lot of people can afford that set, the only bad thing is you would have to write a script and get a teleprompter loool. its totally worth it. thanks again.
At 15:17 you mention lack of autofocus. You could get one of the lidar based autofocus adapters on the market now. Or there are lens adapters that can autofocus manual lenses. I know they have ones that mount to Nikon Z and Sony E, but I'm not sure about Canon RF cameras.
I gotta call B.S. on the Moment critique... and it's like $1,200, not $800. But I pair the Moment with my Super-Takumars and I get footage that looks at least just as good as the Aivascope. Sure it doesn't have as much stretch, and the bokeh isn't quite as oval, but it's amazing. It has the texture in the flares, and they're neutral which is a plus. It's built really solid, it's easy to use, and I know I could tell someone I shot something with the Aivascope and they would believe me as long as all the flares were warm. I love it. To each their own, but it punches WAY above budget anamorphic lenses.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
This is when it first came out! ( the price tag) but yes it is a personal preference
I just contributed to the Laowa 1.33x anamorphic adapter on their Indegogo and to my eye it’s looking like a “poor man’s Aivascope” Pretty blown away by the quality given it’s price point. Obviously not as big of a squeeze factor, but yielding a 2:35:1 without any extra steps will be a nice bonus
@AnthonyRodriguezz
11 ай бұрын
Might have to look into it!
@christopherduran9926
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I’d love to know what you think!
Keep in mind, this is an adapter, so the footage will look different depending on what taking lens you pair it with.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Yup!
Amazing sample footage, yes aivascope is definitely the best!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
I agree , the aivascope is amazing. however, shooting with lenses like sirui or great joy, what you give up in character you gain in convenience and peace of mind that ALL your footage is going to be aligned properly when you sit down and edit.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Convenience is definitely a factor! That’s actually why I purchased the aiva! It has the best of both worlds for me. The look and the convenience!
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz yes, compared to the Frankenstein setups it’s hassle-free. I had the aivascope 1.5x and loved the look but I would constantly be asking my talent to shine a light after every scene to make sure my alignment was right. The cons you mentioned on your video were too worrisome for me to hold on to it but I’m glad it’s working out for your workflow. Great video 👍🏼
I have to disagree with you regarding the "moment 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter" looking like a cheap $800 lens. I use the "moment 1.33x Anamorphic Adapter" with my contax zeiss lens, and it looks really good (like a proper anamorphic lens)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to try it out! Most of the footage I’ve seen looks sub par to me. Not saying it’s bad! Just you get what you pay for imo. I could be wrong though!
Dude I need to get one of these!! Great vid brother
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Get it ;)
You don´t need anamorhic at all to have a "cinematic" look :) One of my favorite cinematographers Roger Deakins hated Anamorphics and prefers to shoot Spherical on Coocke Optics and just crop top and bottom to get the wide aspect. Cinematic is hightlight roll-off composition grading and sound. Check online databases to see what movies where shot on Spherical... you will be surprised because of the constant anamorphic talk. I tested lots of the budget lenses and adapters and got rid of them. But that is my personal oppinion. My point is just that you dont need anamorhic to shoot epic ;)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I agree with ya! I also never stated that anamorphic footage is the only thing that makes an image cinematic 😏 it’s just the look I was chasing and could never put my finger on it!
@oscarm4154
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz I know exactly what you are saying I did the same :)
Not sure about footage of the event, I got really excited but then felt like it didn't deliver, the solo bits looked better but not sure about the image quality.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
What about it didn’t you like?
@rw3452
5 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz it seem particularly anamorphic in terms of the anamorphic characteristics. Maybe the cuts were fast so I couldn’t take it in on the event but the solo people shot did seem better. I have a 1.5 adapter with and anamorphic 1.33 and that seemed give more of an impact. I could be wrong of course cos I don’t have what you have to test. With way I’m glad see more adapters on the market.
So I’m going down the rabbit hole searching for the best option for anamorphic look and it seems that adapters are the closest thing to it, especially this brand. So now I’m searching this brand and would like to pull the trigger on it. But I can’t help to notice that every video review I see, every one is using an old vintage lense weather is contax zeiss, leica r lenses or some other old vintage lense. Why? Can it not fit a normal prime lense or for instance in my case a 7Artisan lense? I would hate to buy this and then needing to buy more lenses to work with it, as it will defeat the purpose of it. I hope this reaches you 😊
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
You can use it on modern lenses but most modern lenses are focus by wire and they need to be fully manual for this adapter
The Aivascope does make a lot of sense. For the cost of good anamorphic, it makes sense. As much as I’d like to play around with anamorphic, at the moment, something cheaper like a Sirui lense makes sense for me. But I could see myself “graduating” to the Aivascope after some time. Definitely a suggestion I haven’t heard before. Nice video!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I did the exact same! The difference in the quality of the footage is wild. The Sirius aren’t bad at all either!
What lenses have you adapted to using the Aivascope adapter? According to the website they have adapters for lenses with 52mm and 58mm filter size.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
Leicas and contax Zeiss
did you try it with the normal 1.8 lenses from Lumix?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
They’re focus by wire so they wouldn’t function properly
Hey Chief, I'm sooo close to pulling the trigger on this.... would autofocus work on the S5ii with the Aivascope? Cheers Dood :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Auto focus doesn’t work with the aivascope, no. It’s a manual focus system
omg the aivascope looks gorgeous i want one so baddd
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty great! 🙌🏼
Awesome video, Anthony!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! 🙏🏼
i use it on canon fd lenses and its so amazing. from red to arri, image looks so good
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It’s the bees knees for sure!
👌✨🙏 Your point on the image quality of the Aivascope vs others really resonated.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
do you still think this would be a better choice compared to lets say the new Blazar remus? If you can make a compare video would be really nice!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
They are two different tools. Just depends on your needs! The aiva is a better looking image imo but the blazars are easy to use and you get 3 of them
Have you tried the Nero Blazar Anamorphic adapter on the S5ii... thinking of betting that as a bit cheaper
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
I haven’t yet!
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
Cheers Mate
I have the Great Joy 1.35x anamorphic adapter, using it right now with Helios taking lenses on a short film and it hits all the points you mentioned, but damn, it's really heavy. Needs rod support. And it's only around $700!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I hear they are making a 1.5x adapter! I’d be curious to try that one out 😏
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see your film. Got a link?
@vipadventure
Жыл бұрын
@@aram.v it's currently in production, so not out for awhile. But I did shoot lens tests before filming, they're uploaded on my other channel here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pn5_sLJ6e7m0p5c.html
This is a great video, thank you!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Have you compared to Vazen?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
6 ай бұрын
I haven’t had the chance, no 😔
One more suscriber. One question Anthony, there is not problem with using FF lenses in a FF camera (like a Sigma Art in a Sony A7SIII) with the Aivascope? Thanks!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
You can get up to 40mm, if you’re using the right lens! 50mm you should be fine!
Insane sample!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks for your insights! Can i ask two questions? I also have a Komodo with Contax Zeiss primes. What's the widest taking lens that will work for 2.39 delivery from the Komodo? How much light do you lose through the adaptor? Thanks for your help!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Oof… not sure I’m qualified to answer these questions 🤦🏽♂️
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Please, I do not want to mount the adapter directly to my lens. My question is: WHERE CAN I BUY EXACTLY THE MOUNT YOU DISPLAYED IN YOUR VIDEO???
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Idk which mount you’re talking about but anything in the video came with the aivascope. I didn’t purchase anything extra
@MrObiorah
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clarification. I did not see that attachment clamp for the adapter on their website. That got me a bit confused earlier. Thanks for your time@@AnthonyRodriguezz
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@MrObiorah no worries! It comes with the adapter
@MrObiorah
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the info@@AnthonyRodriguezz
Thanks for thr video. What is thr longest focal lengh that you have tried it with? Many variable diopers seem to be optimized for 50mm and start degrading after 80-100mm.. what is your experience with the avaioscope?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Longest I’ve tried was 85mm
Price and how do I get it
nice! would you use it with a full frame, like nikon z7II ?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
6 ай бұрын
Yeah why not! I used it with my FF s5ii
Great video! Considered this option for a while coming from an Isco projector and SLRmagic rangefinder which was soft, characterless and heavy. The only thing that puts me off going down the adapter route again is the limited wide focal lengths you can use with it on Full Frame. I have seen a video with the Aivascope paired with a 40mm lens and the barrel distortion was crazy, what's the widest you've been able to use with the Aivascope?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
The widest I’ve tried personally is 50mm, which is already pretty wide for anamorphic!
@cherubimmedia9570
Жыл бұрын
I tried the 40mm, but it barely covers it. (There is a decrease in the amount of light at the periphery) I don't think it will be easy to use a wider lens than this. 40mm was my Maginot line.
Did you consider the Aivascope full frame 1.75x at all? Any reason why you didn’t go for that one?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried it, but I did consider it! It was heavier and the squeeze factor didn’t play too well on 16x9 sensors. So I decided to go with the 1.5x instead. I’m not a fan of cropping in a ton just to get a desired aspect ratio. Also, the 1.5x had plenty of character for me!
@raymondjevans
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Good points! What about the coatings, why did you go the Amber over the Violet flare version?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
More usable for most situations. Violet stands out a good bit more and Amber just looks better imo
hej You use a clip from Anamorphic on a Budget, It would be great if you mentioned him, or write if you used other people's clips.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
9 ай бұрын
I do 👍🏼
When you bought it from aivascope did you have to pay import fee's into america?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
11 ай бұрын
I bought it second hand!
So does this work with any lens like the new LUMIX primes.. if so is this affected by any shifts like Autofocus? Thanks for your feedback
@AnthonyRodriguezz
5 ай бұрын
You cannot use AF with any adapter or any anamorphic lens currently and I don’t think you can even use it with the primes because they are focus by wire and it’d be tricky to set it to infinity focus, which is what you need to do with anamorphic adapter. The focus relies on the adapters focus ring
@moneyboys2010
5 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz thanks man. I have several of the Sirui Anamorphics…. I probably didn’t follow all that this is correctly 😂
Thank you!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
Whats the ND filter solutions like for this lens... is it just a screw on variable ND or do you need a Matte box etc? Awesome work :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I just use a screw on ND filter for most jobs as it’s light and has an 82mm front filter thread.
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Thanks Mate, I'm in OZ so a lot of bright light in my filming :)) Planning on shooting an Indie Movie for my band and have been hunting 'that' look... so thanks again. Thinking of purchasing a Sigma FP and using one of these adapters... what body are you using, cheers Chief :))
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
@888berg I’d recommend something like an s5ii or an s1h for anamorphic shooting
@888berg
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Mate!!@@AnthonyRodriguezz
This is so good, thank you! Very thorough. I saw you're using the S5II. Are you able to take advantage of the IBIS in that camera (which I heard is pretty dope), when using the Aiva??
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The s5ii’s IBIS works phenomenally w/ the aiva! It has a dedicated anamorphic ibis mode 💪🏼
@PeteMajarich
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Damn. That is making the S5II over the (now very cheap) S5 a very hard choice! Thank you man!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@PeteMajarich if you’re shooting anamorphic content, the s5ii is a no brainer. Open gate was basically made for shooting anamorphic video.
@PeteMajarich
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Thanks! Doesn't the S5II have open gate also? I'm also still not sure what the big deal is of open gate if you're going to crop to a 2.39:1 style format anyway?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@PeteMajarich the s5ii is the only one with open gate. More vertical resolution is crucial for anamorphic footage. For a lot of squeeze factors you won’t need to crop in at all and you end up with a wider FOV
What contax zeiss 50mm are you using? 1.7 or 1.4?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
1.4!
What camera are you using with the footage?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Panasonic s5ii
Hey can the DZO Vespid lens be a taking lens?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
It can! I don’t recommend it though. Now you have a really front heavy setup for no real reason. Plus the front element is really wide which can cause vignetting. There’s just no real benefit
just wait for the Avascope killer - GJ 1.5x adapter, which is coming pretty soon
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I mean, I’m all for it!! If it holds up, that’d be amazing!
@aram.v
Жыл бұрын
Same here 💪🏼 “We will release more info in late March. Thanks and please stay tuned!” - Great Joy
awesome !!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
💪🏼
My favourite is the vazen they look a lot like the vazen
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I agree! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Put your scope on a lens support and you won’t mess up the alignment.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
You still have to align the scope when it’s on a support. Not sure what this comment is a response to
@AlexDerrick_DP
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz 🤷♂️ i think you said the scope was loosing alignment. If you attached the scope to a lens support instead of screwing it on a lens it is much more stable. The torque of the focus gear will almost always cause the threads to turn on a lens, but if you’re attached to the rod this doesn’t happen and it’s also much faster to change lenses. I’d say without the rods this is a hobby filter. When you add the lens support it becomes a professional tool. I’ve used it to great effects on very demanding film sets with the support. Before the support system, i filmed a music video and found the scope was always suffering from micro misalignments. Hope that helps. 🤷♂️. good video review. Cheers 🍻
Ok. thx
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Np!
That's a lot of spagollis for a "look" ill pass man. Great option for who can afford it, great video. Cheers!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’m assuming “spagollis” means money! 😂 Yeah it might not be worth it for some but for those wanting multiple anamorphic focal lengths and are chasing the “look” it’s a gem 🥹
I love it im sold! But man this thing cost $$$$$$
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah… not an easy pill to swallow! But worth it!
I have both Aivascope and Moment 1.33 adapters and the Moment looks better, also has better build quality😊
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see some examples. Everything I’ve seen from the moment adapter I’ve not enjoyed as much as the aiva. Also, do you have the newer version of the aiva?
@qvisionmedia7195
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I was on the fence with both. I’m going with the moment
@RandomMotoThings
Жыл бұрын
Lol the moment does not look better
So you have never heard of anamorphic lenses before some articles from 1 year ago?!
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
About a year and a half ago but before I knew about them but the only knowledge I had was the flares and aspect ratio and I was pleasantly surprised that it’s much more than that!
US $2,895.00 WOW
@AnthonyRodriguezz
8 ай бұрын
Not cheap!
Roger Deakins laughs at you, kid.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know Roger Deakins knew about me! WOW! What an honor 😱
@akpevbe
Жыл бұрын
No Roger Deakins isn't laughing. Why would he be laughing?
@wtfkurtis
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz lol don't get too full of yourself.
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
@@wtfkurtis thanks 😍
@zebius4157
Жыл бұрын
Nah the deakriding crazy
It will be affordable if 1300
@AnthonyRodriguezz
7 ай бұрын
Eh… it’s way too good to be that cheap but yeah that would be nice
You should have gone 2x
@AnthonyRodriguezz
8 ай бұрын
Maybe 🤷🏽♂️ Sometimes it’s more of a hassle
@jimmoss9584
8 ай бұрын
I have thought about getting a projector lens, but the ones on eBay have scratched up front lenses.
Nah, dude. 1.5x does NOT look like 2x squeeze…it’s better than 1.33x and if you must have FF than yeah it’s a good intermediate solution. (not what the films you love were shot with /S35/.)
@AnthonyRodriguezz
10 ай бұрын
I didn’t say 1.5x looks like 2x 🙃
@mgrgin
Ай бұрын
These are all tools, right for the right occasion, there is no "better".
@Imhotep397
Ай бұрын
@@mgrgin While there isn’t a “better” in most cases the characteristics of 2x squeeze are an objective target. FF is pretty incompatible with 2x Anamorphic in terms of the ribbon of video you get at the end of the process. 1.5x is a FF compromise if you’re looking for the 2x squeeze look.
Can you put it on a 24-70 L mount???
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Ай бұрын
You can but it wouldn’t make too much sense as it’s focus by wire and not parfocal.
Can it be used on a crop sensor?
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@LocalMotions
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz Nice! Thanks buddy!✌🏼
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
For sure man! It’s all about coverage and what focal length you’re using! Roughly 28mm for s35 depending on the lens and 40mm on full frame. It all depends on the front element size and the distance between the glass and the actually adapter. For example some 50mm lenses have a deep recessed front glass element
@LocalMotions
Жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyRodriguezz I'll have to educate myself more on this. So in reference to what you just said, this adapter has a focal length limit?
You just gotta spend my money for me huh 🥲
@AnthonyRodriguezz
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Always!