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Topic: ISCO GÖTTINGEN -ANAMORPHOT S8 /2X LENS

Leon Thomas Jones
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From: United Kingdon
Registered: Sep 2011

posted January 22, 2012 03:49 PM

ISCO GÖTTINGEN -ANAMORPHOT S8 /2X LENS
Can anyone tell me anything about this scope lens? How much is it worth to bid on ? At the moment there is one on e.bay and I was wondering if I can use it with my Elmo projector. Thank you
Regards
Leon
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Bill Phelps
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From: USA
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 22, 2012 10:37 PM

Hello Leon!

I have a ISCO-GOTTINGEN ISCOMORPHOT 16/2X scope lens. I got a good deal on mine ...I paid $50 but I'm sure it's worth more but I don't honestly know how much. It is a great lens and it works fine with my ELMO ST 1200. I have it on a home made mount and it is attached to the front of the projector and swings out of the way when not needed.

Hope that helps...maybe someone would have a better idea of a fair price for you.

Bill [Smile]

[ January 23, 2012, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: Bill Phelps ]

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Joerg Polzfusz
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From: Berlin, Germany, Europe, Earth, Solar System
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posted January 23, 2012 03:27 AM

Hi,

the S8/2x was officially available in several versions. See http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Anamorphic_Lenses#2x_Anamorphic_attachments
There's even an "anamorphic projection lens" with the anamorphic part being an integral part of the projection lens (normally sold as "8/2x" (=without "S" before the "8"):
http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Anamorphic_Lenses#2x_Anamorphic_lenses

Keep in mind that
a) in some auctions on eBay the sets are incomplete.
b) that the "screws into a Kiptaron 1.3/20mm"-version is very bulky and hence can't be used in e.g. the Bauer T610
c) all versions are "tiny" and might cause problems (vignetting) when used with a non-20mm projection lens
d) the attachment-versions are only "fixed focus" (and hence have been much cheaper when new). (I don't see any major differences to focus-able lenses in my usual setup as I only do have a small screen. But when used in other setups, it's obvious that this iscomorphot is cheaper - especially in the corners.)

Jörg

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Leon Thomas Jones
Expert Film Handler

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From: United Kingdon
Registered: Sep 2011

posted January 23, 2012 03:27 AM

Thank you Bill most grateful for the information.
regards
Leon

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Martin Jones
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From: Thetford , Norfolk,England
Registered: May 2008

posted January 23, 2012 03:59 AM

Leon,
From interpreting the Super8 Wiki information and also from my practical experience of this lens.... it is a fixed focus anamorphic attachment and should give good results at all normal distances used in the home.
Martin

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Retired TV Service Engineer
Ongoing interest in Telecine....

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Leon Thomas Jones
Expert Film Handler

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From: United Kingdon
Registered: Sep 2011

posted January 23, 2012 05:08 AM

Hello Joerg and Martin,
Thank you for your kind information’s. I am going to bid on this lens and hope for the best. Thank you again
Regards
Leon

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