![]() ![]() Personally I’m using a really cheap “ROXSEN” focal reducer to help things out on my BMPCC and a Zhongyi Lens Turbo II focal feducer on my Sony E-mount cameras (from now I’ll refer to Focal Reducers as FRs). ![]() Back then even a 28mm lens was wide enough for most situations, but fortunately there is a way to help our M4/3 cameras get wider without breaking the bank. There was no need for such wide lenses back in the days when Canon FD lenses were produced. However, when it comes to building a whole set of vintage lenses for M4/3 cameras like Panasonic GH4 & even more so for BMPCC, wide angle lenses present the biggest challenge. One of the best things about Canon FD lenses though is that they can be used on any mirror-less cameras, from full frame ones like Sony A7S and all the way down to BMPCC which has a Super16 sensor. Their character is not too clinical (unlike that of many modern lenses) and also not too crazy (I love Helios 44-2 but it can be too much for some stuff), so they are perfect for all kinds of projects from general corporate to shorts and music videos. ![]() I personally use them on daily basis and find them to be the best value for money lenses for both Sony E and M4/3 mount cameras. ![]() There are certainly quite a few vintage lens options to choose from including the various M42 lenses like Carl Zeiss Jena, Helios / Mir as well as Olympus, Minolta, Pentax lenses, but I don’t think that there are many better choices for mirror-less cameras than Canon FD Lenses. It’s important to note that this guide is written with M4/3 & Sony E-mount users in mind (these lenses will not work well on Canon EF cameras without expensive mounts). Most people are hoping to save quite a lot of money when building a vintage set, so this guide will concentrate on affordable lenses with a price tag no higher than $300 per lens (I’ll also share a full set option for under $500 at the end of this guide). I’m often asked about good lens options for M4/3 & Sony E-mount cameras. ![]()
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