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Topic: Wanted: Elmo 38mm Lens

Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted January 02, 2007 03:10 PM

After my experiences with sleeve mounted 1" lenses I've decided to steer clear of that size and style and stick with the original article.

So, does anyone have an Elmo 38mm lens that they'd care to use to offset the XMas bills?

regards
Stewart

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Rob Koeling
Master Film Handler

Posts: 399
From: Brighton, UK
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 04, 2007 05:29 AM

Stewart,

I'm not selling my lens, but the guy I bought the lens from had a few more in stock when I bought it (for a fraction of the price Wittner Kinotechnik asks for these lenses). Though, it's more than a year ago when I bought this lens. I'll send you a PM with his contact details. Keep an eye on the German Ebay. The 38mm lens and the 35mm-70mm zoom lens are offered occasionally there (and can normally be had for less than £100).

- Rob

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Tom A. Pennock
Master Film Handler

Posts: 250
From: Battle Creek, MI. USA
Registered: Apr 2004

posted January 04, 2007 11:08 PM

Stewart:
I just bought a one inch lens for my Kodak which is the same model as the Elmo CL. What problem did you have with this type of one inch lens?

Thank's!

--Tom

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Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted January 05, 2007 09:14 AM

Rob,

Thanks for the pointers.

Tom,

The one I bought was a B&H 1" lens mounted in a sleeve. There were two basic problems.

1) The sleeve was too loose in the lens holder so when turning the focus knob the lens tended to pivot as well as move in and out. This caused uneven focus across the screen.

2) The rear element was practically the same size as the film frame. I'm certain this was causing pin cusion distortion.

Bottom line; I returned the lens.

Stewart

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted January 27, 2007 03:53 AM

Hi Stewart. Bit late now but a mint lens in the orig box sold at Blackpool FCC for £25.00. I nearly got it myself and wish I had now as you could have had it. Blast it!

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Stewart McSporran
Master Film Handler

Posts: 272
From: Glasgow, Scotland
Registered: Nov 2003

posted January 27, 2007 04:38 AM

Hi Lee,

I'm just back from paying import VAT to the post office on the lens I bought from Urbanski. I paid him £80, I felt good about that price until you mentioned £25!

I'll contact you in a week or so about the Farnsworth event.

Stewart

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