Comments on: Switar 26mm f/1.1 Review

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By: Lawrence Ripsher's Photo Journal » Blog Archive » Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 Nokton first impressions and samples

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:54:39 +0000

[...] asked me about my experience with the Nokton 25mm on the M43rds system and how it compares to the Switar 26mm f1.1. Or specifically, given the choice which of these two lenses would I recommend? I started to reply [...]

By: Lawrence Ripsher's Photo Journal » Blog Archive » Questions on the Switar 26mm f/1.1

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:02:55 +0000

[...] There are other issues, such as the circular effect etc which I also write about in the review (http://lawrenceripsher.com/blog/2009/12/switar-26mm-f1-1-f1-1-review.html). So while all this is possible, i generally don’t recommend them as a classic landscape [...]

By: ClubPenguinCheats

ClubPenguinCheats — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:44:42 +0000

The cameras they were intended for, the Bolex cine cameras, do not have a traditional reflex viewing system, as far as having a mirror.

By: B_dumpling

B_dumpling — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:39:46 +0000

Hello,
this lens was not designed to be used this way. The cameras they were intended for, the Bolex cine cameras, do not have a traditional reflex viewing system, as far as having a mirror. Instead, they have a prism which diverts some of the light to the viewfinder, thus giving a non-flickering image in the viewfinder during filming. This lens, and all Bolex “RX” lenses, only focus sharply (notice the corners on many of your images) when used with the Bolex prism system. Some of your caveats are a direct result of this lens design being intended for a very different type of system.

However, I am told that a proper cine lens tech can solve this problem fairly easily and inexpensively by adjusting the lens for non-prism/non-Bolex use. I have not had this done before, so I cant comment as to how completely or effectively it eliminates all the problems associated with using an RX lens on conventional cameras.

There is a company in LA called Duclos, who do nothing other then repair/service/modify the shockingly expensive lenses in the film industry. I would try them. There is also Visual Products in Ohio.

Good luck.

By: Lawrence Ripsher

Lawrence Ripsher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:49:16 +0000

Hey there – i didn’t get your message previously… anyway, the Switar can’t be mounted on a 5D – the mount is different and way too small. I suspect that even if someone made an adapter it wouldn’t work (or would work horribly) – the imaging circle is far too small for a full frame sensor. BTW, checked out your site briefly – some great work up there.

By: Just Loomis

Just Loomis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:56:58 +0000

Wondering if you got my last message?
Can you put the Switar on the 5d?

By: Marc Tytus

Marc Tytus — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:33:16 +0000

Beautiful photos, wonderful review! Everything about that lens is beautiful.

Thanks so much for posting this; very timely as I am leaning toward purchasing a GF1 kit before Christmas. I plan to pick up an adapter and just sniff around some attics, looking for hidden treasures :)