Legendary cine lenses on a budget – Zeiss Super Speeds vs Contax Zeiss – Epic Episode #11

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Did you know that the CONTAX Zeiss lenses use the same glass, coating and general design like the legendary cine lenses used on films like “The Shining”, Full Metal Jacket”, “Lost in Translation”? The ideal lenses for low budget filmmakers with a lust for the vintage look… and they are ready for an LF future, too!

We pitch CONTAX Zeiss lenses against an original Zeiss SUPER SPEED and test them on MFT, Super35, and Full Frame
We built a extended set, and we help you to cine mod the lenses including, gears, de-clicking, greasing and mount exchange
We also give you practical tips for production and show you must have gadgets to go with your set. We test the Tilta Nucleus-N wireless focus and the Accsoon CineEye wireless HDMI transmitter
……… and we drive Jack insane!

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LENSES

SUPER SPEEDS

Contax Zeiss 35mm f1.4
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US https://ebay.us/WYtjSK
EU https://ebay.us/Lpcn8f
UK https://ebay.us/CZqOdG

Contax Zeiss 50mm f1.4
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US https://ebay.us/uSsmTx
EU https://ebay.us/fjKApr
UK https://ebay.us/IdeUFE

Contax Zeiss 85mm f1.4
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US https://ebay.us/n41eLr
EU https://ebay.us/jkWDks
UK https://ebay.us/NtKkCM

NORMAL SPEEDS

Contax Zeiss 28mm f2 “Hollywood”
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US https://ebay.us/1reHOW
EU https://ebay.us/Q3JIO3
UK https://ebay.us/QF5MdP


Contax Zeiss 135mm f2
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US https://ebay.us/NKhL81
EU https://ebay.us/FepDby
UK https://ebay.us/a2ffWi


Contax Zeiss 25mm f2.8
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US https://ebay.us/VkpVun
EU https://ebay.us/jDuwzx
UK https://ebay.us/HRqoi8


Contax Zeiss 35mm f2.8
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US https://ebay.us/dzadyb
EU https://ebay.us/YAknkh
UK https://ebay.us/g43E4S


SPECIAL LENSES

Contax Zeiss 15mm f3.5
US https://ebay.us/nPXG4B
EU https://ebay.us/XnW29h
UK https://ebay.us/77ZuUS


Contax Zeiss 35–70mm f3.4 Macro
US https://ebay.us/yxDQgy
EU https://ebay.us/to8LOi
UK https://ebay.us/zrPAHe


ADAPTERS

EF https://ebay.us/PbRQiC

E https://ebay.us/MWxeL4

L https://ebay.us/CWmRkC

Fuji X https://ebay.us/TNrVI4

Nikon Z https://ebay.us/yZTs5t

MFT https://ebay.us/6DRNeG

LEITAX MOUNT CONVERSION KITS

Leitax EF mount
http://bit.ly/LeitaxEF

Leitax for E mount
http://bit.ly/leitaxE

Shimming guide
http://bit.ly/LeitaxShimming

CINE MODDING

Lens Gearings
Follow Focus Gears (custom and pre made)
http://bit.ly/followfocusgears
Get a 15% discount using the code MEDIADIVISION

Custom Lens Caps
http://bit.ly/lenzbuddy

Rear Lens caps
http://bit.ly/eflenscaps

77mm Step up rings
https://ebay.us/MmhpKt

Light Grease
https://ebay.us/J3ks0a

Heavy Grease
https://ebay.us/Iyfsel

Lens Cleaning Kit
https://ebay.us/bzhXeJ

Metal File
https://ebay.us/kR40dC

Electric Tool
https://ebay.us/f3yTIv

Tweezers
https://ebay.us/zhABKi


REMOTE GEAR

Remote Focus: Tilta Nucleus-N
http://bit.ly/nucleus-N

Remote Viewing: Accsoon CineEye
https://ebay.us/MVoCIR

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CONTAX Zeiss Compendium
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00:00 - Intro (The Shining Spoof)
02:40 - Affordable legendary lenses
04:16 - Zeiss Super Speed
05:48 - Contax Zeiss Overview
09:45 - Manual lenses & lead magic
13:55 - Cinematic Test Contax vs Super Speed
16:55 - Practical comparison
18:38 - Test Zeiss Super Speed 50mm T1.3
19:44 - Test CZ 50mm f1.4
20:45 - Test CZ 28mm f2
21:37 - Test CZ 35mm f1.4
22:28 - Test CZ 85mm f1.4
23:14 - Test CZ 135mm f2
24:16 - Test CZ 15mm f3.5
25:32 - Test CZ 35–70mm f3.4
29:09 - Nucleus N & Cine Eye
37:19 - Adapting to different Mounts and Formats
38:53 - DIY cine modding
17:43 - Adapting to different Mounts and Formats
19:19 - Practical tips
20:23 - Cine-Modding
44:25 - Verdict