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Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on July 01, 2009, 03:27 PM:
I have two Eiki 3585 machines, and have found the
2 inch lens to is fine, but the 1.5 inch lens is not as great.
I am looking for a larger image due to a 14-18 foot throw.
Are there any other manufacturers with superior lenses?
Any suggestions are welcome.
Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on July 01, 2009, 04:49 PM:
I use one of the ISCO Zoom lenses which frequently turn up on Ebay US. They produce the sharpest image I've ever seen in 16mm.
-Mike
Posted by Steven Sigel (Member # 21) on July 01, 2009, 09:49 PM:
The best lenses for the Eikis are the Schneider's. You can get them in 10,25,30,35mm sizes. The only problem is they are insanely expensive... I think that they cost about $2000 new. If you can find them used, they're probably $500-$1000...
Posted by Michael De Angelis (Member # 91) on July 02, 2009, 12:33 AM:
Both sound great.
Are the Schneider and Isco lenses fast or slow lenses?
Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on July 02, 2009, 04:43 AM:
Michael, I have the Isco and its an f1.3
It gives a stunning picture.
Kev.
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