Vintage TV Lenses on Modern Cameras? (Full Setup + Test)

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This video is an updated version of our previous breakdown on how to adapt vintage TV zoom lenses to modern E-Mount camera systems. While we’re using Sony E-Mount as our example, the principles covered here apply to a wide range of camera systems.

We walk through the process step by step — from the adapters you’ll need to how to properly set everything up — so you can start using these unique vintage lenses on your own camera.

To wrap things up, we put the lens to the test and show off some real-world footage, so you can see exactly what kind of look and character these lenses bring to your images.

If you’re into vintage glass, lens adaptations, and cinematography experiments, this one’s for you.

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 NEW INTRO
00:00:32 INTRO
00:02:08 Zoom Shots in Cinema
00:04:33 Why use a Zoom Lens?
00:06:15 The Great Zoom Debate
00:08:49 B4 Sensor History
00:10:12 CONVERSION
00:16:09 ZOOM TEST
00:20:00 OUTRO