Testing 16mm lenses using a digital camera.

In this video I use my Sony FS5 MII to test some lenses that were created for the Regular 16 format. This technique allows me to analyze the characteristics of the lenses with detail and without spending money on film.

I used a Sony camera because it has a dedicated Super 16 mode, but you could use a Micro Four Thirds, a DSLR, a Blackmagic or any other camera really to do the same. I tested lenses that have a C-mount, but it can be done pretty much with any mount.

Ares rod support accessory for the Bolex:
http://www.duallcamera.com/store/Film...
(Not actual pictures of the accessory)

Thanks for watching.

0:00 Intro
0:46 The concept
2:31 Soligor 10mm f1.8 ITV
3:27 Kodak Anastigmat 15mm f2.7
4:03 Hugo Meyer &Co. 3" f2.8
4:46 Kern-Paillard Pizar 26mm f1.9 AR
5:46 Kern-Paillard Switar 16mm f1.8 RX
6:28 Vario Switar 18-86mm f2.5 EE
7:21 Zoom lenses coverage
7:42 Conclusion
10:05 Lens Demo