This might be the most beautiful Contax Zeiss video on the planet
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
No u
@MitchellMillennial
2 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up. It's incredible. I've got a set of 4 now (just need the 35 and the 25) wide open they have the perfect amount of softness to take the oversharpened digital look.. stopped down 1 stop and all of these lenses clean up really well and have great subject isolation. The difference between mmj and aej is minor as the coatings did more for flair than color. Seeing all this footage makes me miss socal!
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! What lenses do you currently have? I'm looking to add the 85, then maybe one of these after: 25, 35, 100, 135 slowly building the set haha. Yeah they're incredibly sharp stopped down 1+ stops, pretty nice!
@MitchellMillennial
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik you and I are in the same Facebook group 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have the 50 1.4, 85, 1.4, 100 f2, and 28 2.8
@romain_do
2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most versatile CZ, there's not a lot you can't do with it ! Great video my dude !
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
so true! Such a solid lens to start off the kit, thanks!
@officiallukafilms
2 жыл бұрын
Those glowy beach shots... omg ✨
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
haha thanks! I was psyching the whole time
@whostorrey
2 жыл бұрын
a perfect way to end the night.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@sixth.memory
2 жыл бұрын
recently bought the 25mm zeiss, its crazy how sharp it is for a vintage lens
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
love it! yeah these lenses are gorgeous, wish I got them sooner haha
@KleberEleven
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful colors my friend (as always)
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kleber!
@geneyoon11
2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful video man!
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers man!
@hellotmrw
2 жыл бұрын
This has me sold. Love it dude!
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Yew! Stoked to hear, you’ll love em!
@kylelawrence303
2 жыл бұрын
dangggg colors are beautiful
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks homie!
@willvazquez3218
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Contax Zeiss lenses are sweet, the color is so much better than Leica R, which render greenish subdued colors (I own both). One other thing is that the FX3 produces slightly cleaner, richer colors than the A7SIII. I went from A7SIII to the FX3 and then back to the A7sIII because I need the EVF, but boy do I miss the FX3 colors. It's maybe 5% to 8% prettier colors than the A7SIII, but there is a clear difference. Subtle but discernible.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
thank you! yeah I noticed that too! the Leica's felt creamy but were also pretty green. I'm happy I went with these lenses. Oh interesting, I dont have any experience with the A7SIII, good to know! I know the XAVC I codec on the FX6 is leaner than the XAVC SI on the fx3 too
@edwardcrockett
2 жыл бұрын
Great video bro! You got me looking into these lenses now!
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Highly recommend them! They’re exactly what I was looking for- not too sharp, not too vintage
@sebastiankvasnak3527
2 жыл бұрын
SImply beautiful Thomas
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@EllizonTorres
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Gotta love the 28mm. Didn’t know you were on KZitem. Subscribed!
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Yew thanks! It’s the perfect first lens for a CZ kit, thanks!
@EllizonTorres
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik what are your thoughts comparing the Contax Zeiss against Leica R?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
May make a video on this but I’m stoked on these lenses for the cost, if I could afford leicas I would build a set. I’d gladly own both sets
@bytomw
2 жыл бұрын
Love this. Makes me want to pick up a 28mm for my contax kit.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a fun focal length! I can see the value in having a 25 28 and 35
@alandaher
2 жыл бұрын
That lens is so tempting, clean work! Do you find yourself primarily exposing with your eye and preserving highlights with the Fx3?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
thank you! Yeah these lenses are incredible, I'm a big fan! I find myself doing a mixture of eyeing it, using zebras and watching the exposure metering. It's definitely easier with an external monitor + false color but I've been using this camera stripped down so it's been interesting figuring it out haha. I'll make a video going over how I expose my stuff, need to think about how to articulate it for the sony haha
@SamuelElkinsPhoto
2 жыл бұрын
Good ol leo Carrillo
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Such a killer spot
@carloscarlinhos5138
3 ай бұрын
Adorei,lindas imagens
@jeremyleetaylor
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, great colors and composition! Curious what metering mode on the FX3 you tend to favor?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
thank you! I've been sticking with metering, I'm going to try out average too. I've learned to not really trust it haha, it's definitely easier when I have my small hd 702 touch on camera, bc I just solely use false color
@PortBurwell8
11 ай бұрын
Awesome footage. Did you shoot wide open in dark scenes? Thanks
@tijmenbrouwers
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautiful light. Which lenses will you be adding to your set? Going any wider than 28? It’s a shame the 18mm is F4. 21mm is quite expensive and hard to find.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! One of the better sunsets I’ve seen! Yeah those two lenses are a slight bummer haha. I think forsure the 18 f4 at some point, maybe the 25 2.8? I just got the 50 1.4 and then I’ll do these: 85 1.4 100 (2 or 2.8) 135 (2 or 2.8) Then go for the 25 / 18. I never shoot wider than 24 on FF anyways but the 18 looks really fun to use haha. I also want something in the 200-400mm zone if they even made them, would be epic for landscape / surf
@tijmenbrouwers
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik nice! That's similar to the set I've been building. Added the 28 2.8 and the 135 2.8 yesterday for quite a nice deal. Will be testing the 28 2.8 and compare it to the 28 2.0 "hollywood" to see if there really is a big difference. Maybe trade the latter one for something wider for use on my 6K pro.
@santo.p
2 жыл бұрын
wow great video Thomas, which adapter are you using for emount ?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Currently Novoflex EF to E (I ef converted my lenses) but back when I filmed this it was a cheap fotasy C/Y to E. Highly recommend converting and buying the novoflex EF to E
@santo.p
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik thank you very much, i have the sigma mc 11 converter than i will later convert the lens to ef.
@meccamusic1148
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, i'm a beginner photographer and am excited by the beauty of this lens. I haven't bought it yet but what camera's should I consider for mounting? I'll be using this for product photos/commercial shots and portraits. Looking for a budget friendly camera under or around 1k.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! These lenses are fantastic- I would pair them with just about every camera I'd use For photos I would look into the sony a6500, sony a7c, canon R, canon r7, sony a7iii, sony a7iv, canon 5d just depends on your needs! With these lenses you'll need a C/Y to (x) adapter. 'x' being your native camera lens mount Or, you can spend a little bit of cash, and convert your lenses to EF like I did, and use them natively with canon ef cameras, or get an ef adapter for your camera. Those tend to be better because EF is more universal rather than the random vintage lens mounts
@andrew_nayes
Жыл бұрын
Inspiring! Do you have any approximation of how long the focus throw of this lens is? 180 degrees?
@thomas.kovacik
Жыл бұрын
thanks! I believe it's around 120 degrees
@simontfernandez
6 ай бұрын
Which do yo prefer, 25mm or 28mm Contax Zeiss?
@thomas.kovacik
6 ай бұрын
Depends! Both are great I sold the 28 2.8 in anticipation of upgrading to the f2 soon The 25 has been killer too, def not as clean as the 28 2.8
@PerfectNormal
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you use an nd filter?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did! NiSi IRND filters 82mm 3 and 6 stop
@ginoromariodeabreu
Жыл бұрын
Hey Thom, love your videos. What are you using as your “vlog” lens
@thomas.kovacik
Жыл бұрын
hey thanks! I have the sony 20 1.8 that's been my go-to, but I am picking up the new sony 20-70 pretty soon
@ginoromariodeabreu
Жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik so you going to replace the sigma art for the 20-70 gm ii? I currently have the 20-70 gm ii but for the price I’ve been thinking of returning it and exchanging it for the sigma art and some other 16-35mm. What you rate would be the best play? Cheers thanks again 👌🏼
@thomas.kovacik
Жыл бұрын
@@ginoromariodeabreu nope! They just came out with a 20-70 f4, which I'll get loads of use out of The new 24-70 GM2 looks really nice too, it's smaller, lighter, has an aperture ring. Looks like a solid option but it's still pretty expensive The sigma 24-70 still holds up- now that I have the c70 and I only use vintage lenses really, I had no use for the 24-70 anymore and figured the 20-70 would suit better
@777rawstreet
2 жыл бұрын
If money is not an issue would you get Leica r 28mm or you still prefer contax.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I really enjoyed the leicas, I used them once on a shoot It’s hard to say, I really love my contax lenses, they feel more neutral than the leicas, the leicas felt creamy and a little green / olive I’m also more in the camp of owning a set of lenses vs one offs Buuuuut, I would love to own a Leica kit So yes I would forsure get the Leica hahah
@777rawstreet
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacik thanks for the reply. I am trying to decide if I should just get the contax for the better price or just go for the Leica r. It is a tough decision. And there is no comparison videos between the two 😞
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
@@777rawstreet course! Yeah I had the same dillema haha, I looked at the price of a Leica kit vs contax and decided contax was right for me- I just wanted a lot to get going, maybe one day I’ll budget for a $15k-$20k kit Right now, I’m $1.5k-$2k in total for 5 lenses and mods, so I’m pretty stoked haha One of my friends had a Leica kit, we’ve kicked around the idea of comparing them together!
@777rawstreet
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomas.kovacikA quick question. Which version Leica R 28mm do you prefer? 1cam 2cam or 3cam.
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
I forget what all of that means haha, it’s been a while since I’ve looked into them. But I was going to go for the later / newer serials for Leica R
@chrisjohnsonfilms
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have a link to this lens?
@thomas.kovacik
2 жыл бұрын
You can search it up on eBay, there's a good amount on there!
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