Quick tip: If you get a round ring around your image, you could use the tele-converter option built in to all MFT Lumix cameras. This will get rid of the vignette by digitally cropping in. That means you won't need an expensive adapter or a $2,000 lens with a doubler.
Yeah the option using the speed booster you have to use the tele-converter mode. I found it to be problematic no stabilization and kinda wonky in use. It works I used it on the surf video I made but you gotta be super careful. Truth be told I spent $300 on eBay for the lens I used with the 2x extender I’m not sure about the $2,000 lens you speak of that would have been out of budget for sure. 🤷🏽♂️🎯
@@scott.skates I guess I was thinking of a new lens, which would be around $2,000. I was able to use the in-body stabilization on my Lumix G95 without any issue. I'm not sure what the advantages are of using a speed booster vs just a b4 to MFT adapter but I use Fotodiox adapter to connect my Fuginon lens. It doesn't have a doubler so either I record in 4K and crop in post, or I use the tele-converter.
@@skullerboy I think the advantage of speed booster is optical magnification prior to the sensor does not magnify sensor noise. On the other hand, it causes some light loss which may require more gain and noise. Might be a better option in good lighting but not in challenging lighting.
Thank you, I got a few requests to show the build. It's really a fantastic super zoom option. Probably the cheapest and most functional out. thanks for watching and subscribing!
Dude same, never forgot about these lenses. Ever since gh2 been wanting to do this. Finally!😂❤ now I’m gonna mount to my Zcam s35 and crush some skateboarding long lens. Thanks for watching my skate camera brother. Let’s get it!🎬🎥❤️🛹
Strange question, can you use them for still photos without the power zoom part and adjust focus and aperture manually? Maybe you can explain if it's possible to me a little more? Much appreciated
Hi, I did almost the same some years ago with my Olympus E-PL3. I got the lens quite cheaply at Ebay, as other photograpic stuff. I use the Fujinon lens 1.7/9.5 - 152mm. The cheapest way to adapt the lens was a B4 converter to EOS. Then I added a Vivitar 2x converter for EOS. Finally there is the EOS to mft converter. My lens has no built-in converter. This setup is very heavy. Less weight would be possibly using a mft 2x converter instead. it only costs far more than I payd. The zoom function is opeerated manually with my lens. Only, I have difficulties in focussing the image in the camera. There is the macro ring, and a ring just next to themacro ring that can bi fixed by an fixing screw. I could never find an adjustment where the distance ring is the only adjustment for focussing. So, in my case the lens is NOT parfocal! Nice to see that others had the same idea to adapt old lenses to modern cameras.
Yeah many different options for the result. For back focus all you do is zoom all the way in on your subject. Manual focus as close as you can get it then adjust the macro ring until it’s tack sharp f8-f11 suggested. Then zoom all the way out and repeat the steps mentioned above. This will render the parfocal effect. I highly recommend the thumbcontroller and battery pack power. It’s a game changer! Thanks for watching, subscribe for more recipes!🤌✨
I have a question. Will the pixel to pixel mode from my gh6 work for any b4 lens? Or will it still have the hard vignette? Because I was thinking of purchasing a b4 lens, but it does not have 2x converter switch.
hi! just came across this video while looking for a solution for a problem i got. I just bought the Fujinon VCL-1012BY, B4 Mount. Im bought the adapter for my Fuji XT3 (APSC) I´m getting vignettes in my image, is there a way i could fix that? If so, could you attach a link to the solution?
Set back focus is mandatory for correct parfocal operation. Usually a thumbscrew setting near the lens base. Learn how to do it, it will need re-adjustment periodically, and for some lenses after every re-mount. Helps to have a proper focus target.
I also bought a b4 Fujinon zoom. How do you adjust the macro at the mount to have the zoom lens stay parfocal? When I zoom in the focus changes somehow 😢
i have a canon b4 lens with the extender as well. do you think the b4 to ef + speedbooster is the way to mount or should i just get a b4 to micro 4/3? thanks for the videos
I would just do the b4 to mtf to begin with. The speed booster is a little problematic. No stabilization gotta use tele converter mode, etc. thank you, like and subscribe for more recipes! 😉
Hi! Do you know if is possible to use a Canon 1/2" lens (from an old Panasonic AG-DVC200) with a GH5II? I am not sure if the B4-M4/3 adapter could fit on this lens too....
Yeah I’m not sure but it’s definitely worth looking into more in depth since I believe the b4 mount is standard which means in theory the adapter should work and you could use teleconverter mode to crop in camera with gh cameras. Please let me know if you find anything out.🤔
Hey there, I’ve just bought one of these old B4 lenses. Does using the Viltrox or the B4 to MFT adapters cause the lens to not be par-focal? I’ve read other people mentioning that you need the thinnest adapter possible to keep it par-focal. What’s your experience?
@@jesse5905i have a super thin canon ef adapter on it and it does not stay parfocal. But i seem to be doing something wrong with the macro setup at the mount in the back. Have you found any answers?
Hey Scott, how does the lens look straight out of camera with the lens coating? Is it warm, cold? I'm assuming you put this grade on the video right? @@scott.skates
@@VincentKelseyit was a surreal saturated day after right after the lightning ⚡️ struck and caused all the fires 🔥 in Santa Cruz. When I shot at silver lake in a normal day it did seem to er on the cool side.
I’ve never done it but where there’s a will there’s a way. The biggest problem could be vignetting and finding a proper emount to b4 adapter. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
@@scott.skates yeah... Actually I did a research yesterday and I think there's a way to do it, the kit I would use is: - B4 to micro 4/3 adapter - OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital MC-20, 2X Teleconverter - HPLHS adapter ring M4/3-NEX mount to e mount
ua-cam.com/video/SWfyEM_4wAg/v-deo.html That's the video I found, it says that in 4k mode with a teleconverter of 1.4 x there won't be any vignetting, but in 1080p there's a bit of vignetting, but i shoot in 1080p and I don't want vignetting so instead of the 1.4x teleconverter, I'll go for the 2x one, I hope it works! Let me know your thoughts
Quick tip: If you get a round ring around your image, you could use the tele-converter option built in to all MFT Lumix cameras. This will get rid of the vignette by digitally cropping in. That means you won't need an expensive adapter or a $2,000 lens with a doubler.
Yeah the option using the speed booster you have to use the tele-converter mode. I found it to be problematic no stabilization and kinda wonky in use. It works I used it on the surf video I made but you gotta be super careful. Truth be told I spent $300 on eBay for the lens I used with the 2x extender I’m not sure about the $2,000 lens you speak of that would have been out of budget for sure. 🤷🏽♂️🎯
@@scott.skates I guess I was thinking of a new lens, which would be around $2,000. I was able to use the in-body stabilization on my Lumix G95 without any issue. I'm not sure what the advantages are of using a speed booster vs just a b4 to MFT adapter but I use Fotodiox adapter to connect my Fuginon lens. It doesn't have a doubler so either I record in 4K and crop in post, or I use the tele-converter.
@@skullerboy damn that’s expensive! Grateful for all the alternatives and so many ways to get the end result. Keep crushin! 🎥❤️
@@skullerboy I think the advantage of speed booster is optical magnification prior to the sensor does not magnify sensor noise. On the other hand, it causes some light loss which may require more gain and noise. Might be a better option in good lighting but not in challenging lighting.
Again, very cool rig!
Thank you, I got a few requests to show the build. It's really a fantastic super zoom option. Probably the cheapest and most functional out. thanks for watching and subscribing!
Awesome demonstration!
Subscribe for more recipes✨🤌
I remember rocking these lens with the zoom grip when i was a TV camera man, I always loved them, the ENG cameras not so much haha.
Dude same, never forgot about these lenses. Ever since gh2 been wanting to do this. Finally!😂❤ now I’m gonna mount to my Zcam s35 and crush some skateboarding long lens. Thanks for watching my skate camera brother. Let’s get it!🎬🎥❤️🛹
Its a pleasure to watch mate! That sounds like a deadly setup! Im a GH guy as well haha small world, much love@@scott.skates
@@Rory-D Hell yeah man let’s follow each others journey! It’s free, why not?🤷🏽♂️🤙
@@scott.skates way ahead of ya mate! I’ll be playing along at home 👍
@@Rory-Dexcuse me whilst I binge watch your content!😂❤
I’m not sure about the other cameras but you can also just use the 2x zoom in option on the GH5s so you don’t have to use the extender
Right, confirmed on the gh5s. 2x extender is optical not digital, always better for optical over digital all day each and everyday! ❤️🎯
Strange question, can you use them for still photos without the power zoom part and adjust focus and aperture manually? Maybe you can explain if it's possible to me a little more? Much appreciated
Yes you sure can it’s a passive manual lens without the battery pack.
Hi, I did almost the same some years ago with my Olympus E-PL3. I got the lens quite cheaply at Ebay, as other photograpic stuff. I use the Fujinon lens 1.7/9.5 - 152mm.
The cheapest way to adapt the lens was a B4 converter to EOS. Then I added a Vivitar 2x converter for EOS. Finally there is the EOS to mft converter. My lens has no built-in converter.
This setup is very heavy. Less weight would be possibly using a mft 2x converter instead. it only costs far more than I payd. The zoom function is opeerated manually with my lens.
Only, I have difficulties in focussing the image in the camera. There is the macro ring, and a ring just next to themacro ring that can bi fixed by an fixing screw. I could never find an adjustment where the distance ring is the only adjustment for focussing. So, in my case the lens is NOT parfocal!
Nice to see that others had the same idea to adapt old lenses to modern cameras.
Yeah many different options for the result. For back focus all you do is zoom all the way in on your subject. Manual focus as close as you can get it then adjust the macro ring until it’s tack sharp f8-f11 suggested. Then zoom all the way out and repeat the steps mentioned above. This will render the parfocal effect. I highly recommend the thumbcontroller and battery pack power. It’s a game changer! Thanks for watching, subscribe for more recipes!🤌✨
@@scott.skates Thanks!😀 Unfortunately I received the lens without thumbcontroller. ..
@@scott.skatesthere are two rings to adjust the macro. How do you handle them both accordingly?
Do you use either the speed booster or the 2x ? Are you showing two different build options
Yes, both require 2x extender. End screen links to each result respectively. You be the judge. All accessories are linked below 👇
I have a question. Will the pixel to pixel mode from my gh6 work for any b4 lens? Or will it still have the hard vignette? Because I was thinking of purchasing a b4 lens, but it does not have 2x converter switch.
Yeah you’ll need the 2x extender.
hi! just came across this video while looking for a solution for a problem i got. I just bought the Fujinon VCL-1012BY, B4 Mount. Im bought the adapter for my Fuji XT3 (APSC) I´m getting vignettes in my image, is there a way i could fix that? If so, could you attach a link to the solution?
Set back focus is mandatory for correct parfocal operation. Usually a thumbscrew setting near the lens base. Learn how to do it, it will need re-adjustment periodically, and for some lenses after every re-mount. Helps to have a proper focus target.
I also bought a b4 Fujinon zoom. How do you adjust the macro at the mount to have the zoom lens stay parfocal? When I zoom in the focus changes somehow 😢
You’ll need to adjust your “back focus” search that term on a b4 lens. Too much to go into in a comment. Good luck
i have a canon b4 lens with the extender as well. do you think the b4 to ef + speedbooster is the way to mount or should i just get a b4 to micro 4/3?
thanks for the videos
I would just do the b4 to mtf to begin with. The speed booster is a little problematic. No stabilization gotta use tele converter mode, etc. thank you, like and subscribe for more recipes! 😉
Hi! Do you know if is possible to use a Canon 1/2" lens (from an old Panasonic AG-DVC200) with a GH5II? I am not sure if the B4-M4/3 adapter could fit on this lens too....
Yeah I’m not sure but it’s definitely worth looking into more in depth since I believe the b4 mount is standard which means in theory the adapter should work and you could use teleconverter mode to crop in camera with gh cameras. Please let me know if you find anything out.🤔
@@scott.skates thanks! I think I have to try this, yeah! I'll let you know 👌
@@raffaeleveneri2139 Hell yeah!✨
Nice! You know so much!
😂 It doesn’t feel like that, but thank you for your kindness ❤👊
Hey there, I’ve just bought one of these old B4 lenses. Does using the Viltrox or the B4 to MFT adapters cause the lens to not be par-focal? I’ve read other people mentioning that you need the thinnest adapter possible to keep it par-focal. What’s your experience?
Nah I’ve never had any problems. Welcome to the club!🎥🔭🤌✨
@@scott.skates perhaps it may be that some people aren't adjusting the back focus.
Cheers! Keen to get started with it!
@@jesse5905i have a super thin canon ef adapter on it and it does not stay parfocal. But i seem to be doing something wrong with the macro setup at the mount in the back. Have you found any answers?
Please show video with speedbuster...
ua-cam.com/video/lLMsAoneDW8/v-deo.html
Hey Scott, how does the lens look straight out of camera with the lens coating? Is it warm, cold? I'm assuming you put this grade on the video right? @@scott.skates
@@VincentKelseyit was a surreal saturated day after right after the lightning ⚡️ struck and caused all the fires 🔥 in Santa Cruz. When I shot at silver lake in a normal day it did seem to er on the cool side.
Do you have a test footage that you can show us?
ua-cam.com/video/lLMsAoneDW8/v-deo.html Speedbooster
ua-cam.com/video/SXG4iNMPLYE/v-deo.html b4 adapter
Thanks!
Is there any way to adapt a Sony camera APSC to one of these lenses, MTF is very expensive
I’ve never done it but where there’s a will there’s a way. The biggest problem could be vignetting and finding a proper emount to b4 adapter. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.
@@scott.skates yeah... Actually I did a research yesterday and I think there's a way to do it, the kit I would use is:
- B4 to micro 4/3 adapter
- OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital MC-20, 2X Teleconverter
- HPLHS adapter ring M4/3-NEX mount to e mount
ua-cam.com/video/SWfyEM_4wAg/v-deo.html
That's the video I found, it says that in 4k mode with a teleconverter of 1.4 x there won't be any vignetting, but in 1080p there's a bit of vignetting, but i shoot in 1080p and I don't want vignetting so instead of the 1.4x teleconverter, I'll go for the 2x one, I hope it works! Let me know your thoughts
@@Emiliano-Oseguera Okay cool, looking forward to seeing your work with it!🎥❤️
@@Emiliano-Oseguera That’s crazy man! Let’s see it! 🚀