Comments on: Using 35mm Photo Lenses

By: Xavier

Xavier — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:08:25 +0000

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the reply. So a wide c-mount lens would round out the kit.

I have a 16mm c-mount but maybe able to use something wider. Thanks for your input!

Xavier

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:29:24 +0000

Well I think the “standard” 16mm prime lens package is something like 10mm, 25mm and a 50mm. So what I have is a Nikon 28mm & Nikon 50mm and a c-mount 10mm to round out the set.

I think 50mm is a nice portrait lens on the ACL and the 28mm is a great “normal” lens.

I also happen to have an 85mm and a 105mm but that’s because I already owned a nikon still camera and lenses. They are too telephoto for average use but they still take great shots if that’s what you need.

By: Xavier

Xavier — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:22:31 +0000

Hello!

So I’m wondering, what kind of Nikon lenses are people using with their ACL? So examples of ACL Nikon lens kits would be a big help.

I’m thinking of getting wide-angel 28mm, then a zoom, probably from 35-70, or 50-105 or thereabouts.

What do you all recommend?

Thanks,
Xavier

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:35:18 +0000

hey michael, thanks for the kudos! you would probably have the most success in the Eclair forum as well as the 35mm forum at cinematography.com – there are a lot of people who hang out in the forums with experience in all kinds of cameras.

By: michael prestage

michael prestage — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:44:12 +0000

Hi. I have a question but first off I just want to tell you what a great site you have. It makes me wish I had gotten a smaller format camera. Which brings me to my question… do you have any leads or links to info and or manuals for the 35mm Eclair CM3? I’m in the process of purchasing one and there is no manual or documentation that comes with it. I have NO clue how to load it and there’s not a single video online to give one an inkling as to where to begin. My only film experience is with a non-reflex Bolex that of course has auto-load on it. If you know of any info (or books)out there I would be eternally grateful if you could steer me in the right direction. Much thanks. Regards, michael p.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:40:23 +0000

Hi Soubrier, you can find such adapters on eBay, otherwise you can have a high-quality one made by Les Bosher (see the resources page) that does not use the C-Mount, rather attaches onto the sturdy ACL intermediate mount.

By: Soubrier

Soubrier — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:39:32 +0000

If I understood, 35mm lenses are ideal for telephoto applications. Therefore my Leica M 50 and 90 summicron should do a great job when shooting 16mm. All I need is a C-monut to Leica M adaptor: where to find it? For wide angle I am covered. Best regards and tks for your article that really help the enthousiast amateur like me.

By: erkan

erkan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:43:56 +0000

Don’t forget:
The focal lenght is same.
It doesn’t matter whether it is a lens for 16 or 35mm format, that only affects lens coverage, i.e. a lens for 16mm format will vignette on 35mm format.
The focal length is the focal length, only the view changes depending on the format.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:16:53 +0000

Hey Simon, I have a collection of Nikon lenses and an ACL adapter from Les Bosher. I can assure you that a good, sharp Nikon lens will give you a good sharp image on your ACL. What you see through the viewfinder is pretty much what you’ll get.

All of the potential issues are mentioned above which are basically the cropping effect and the cheap adapters found on eBay.

Good luck shooting – please post some movies or stills!

By: SIMON Fleury

SIMON Fleury — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:51:25 +0000

Hello,
I’m putting together a collection of Nikon 35mm lenses to use as primes on my ACL and was really after advice / reassurance that they will perform well as a set of lenses and give very good, sharp images?
Please can you help?
Kind regards,
Simon