8mm Forum: Elmo16-CL Wide-angle lenses

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Posted by Tim Halloran (Member # 586) on September 11, 2011, 01:04 PM:

Hey all,

I use my Elmo 16-CL to look at my films projected--the 50mm use to work okay in the space I had, but I've recently had to move to a smaller studio space and consequently have a much smaller throw distance.

I really need to get hold of a wide-angle projection lens for the 16-CL. I think the two options are the 12.5mm or the 20mm. Any thoughts on where I can pick one of these up (besides ebay, which seems to be barren)?

Any thoughts or leads would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Tim

Posted by Bill Brandenstein (Member # 892) on September 11, 2011, 10:07 PM:

Tim, not as wide as what you're asking, but perhaps you could use these:
Bauer lens
Isco lens

Not cheap!

Posted by Jean-Marc Toussaint (Member # 270) on September 12, 2011, 12:49 AM:

Tim, avoid the 12.5 as it's meant for back projection on a small screen. The 20mm is good, and don't forget the excellent 38mm. There are a few 25mm out there as well but they are harder to find. See the formula to calculate your lens need on this thread
Larry Urbanski has currently a 38mm for sale (see here)
Otherwise, be patient, they all show up on Ebay regularly (this is where I found the entire range).

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