Cheapish Prime Lenses for Video work

Phil_UK · Apr 21, 2011

Hey there guys,

Looking for some prime lenses for video work.
They have to be rather cheap and there has to be the possibility, that I can use a follow focus on it.

I was looking at a focal length of 50mm, 24 or 28mm.

What do you reccomend?

Are the Sigmas better than the Canons? Where can I get em cheap?

Phil

Gonzo_Entertainment · Apr 21, 2011

A lot of people (including me) use old Pentax, Yashica, Nikon, etc... Lenses. The m42 screw mount variety are especially popular because the adapters are cheap.

wheatgrinder · Apr 21, 2011

which camera system? Cant use old canon FD lenses on new canon EOS camera for example...

Phil_UK · Apr 21, 2011

Its for a new Canon EOS! Its a 550D.
I was looking at some of those sigmas!

But should I get a 50mm on a crop sensor?

Phil_UK · Apr 23, 2011

Can anyone show me where i can get some old nikkor glass?

spinner · Apr 23, 2011

There's a used department at B&H....

-- spinner :cool:

wheatgrinder · Apr 24, 2011

you have nikor to sell? Get adapters and use that on your 550D...???

Phil_UK · Apr 24, 2011

Noo, sorry. I mistiped

I want to buy some nikkor glass!

Gonzo_Entertainment · Apr 24, 2011

Bought all my lenses off ebay, if you are patient you ca usually "steal" one, but yes B&H and KEH both have a used department, pretty sure Adorama does too.

Phil_UK · Apr 24, 2011

So basically, I need to be on the lookout for Nikkor/Nikon AI and AF's right?

IndieBudget · Apr 24, 2011

Contax / Yaschica lenses are decent IMO adapters are cheap..they work on my T2i

brianluce · Apr 24, 2011

A classic is the 50mm 1.4 Pentax SMC. Great lens. cheap on ebay.