8mm Forum: Anamorphic lenses

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Posted by John Cook (Member # 203) on May 12, 2007, 12:10 PM:

Question 1) How does the quality of a Telex or Singer 16-D anamorphic lens compare to that of a Kowa 16-D or Kowa 8Z?

Question 2) Is the 16-D appropriate for a ~15ft prjection distance on a GS1200 with a stock Elmo lens? If memory serves the lens is a F1.2.

Question 3) Who makes 2x anamorphic lenses that will fit a 58mm or 67mm camera filter thread?

Thanks in advance...

Regards, John

Posted by John Cook (Member # 203) on May 12, 2007, 04:45 PM:

Hopefully this will work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160114029336&rd=1&rd=1

I need a scope bracket for my GS1200.

Posted by David Kilderry (Member # 549) on May 12, 2007, 06:22 PM:

Hi John,

You will find almost every 16mm scope lens was made by either Kowa or Sankor. Telex and many other brands simply re-marketed them with their own name on them. There were many across the world and some were only country specific.

The test of any used or old lens today is: is there any fungus or fogging in the lens? Does it project a correct scope image without any distortions?

I always have scope lenses for sale in my ebay store, Super 8 Centre.

You may find a Bell and Howell, Eiki or Elmo scope bracket will fit your GS1200 with some small modifications.

Good luck.

David

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