[Konvas] Phantom Lens Set on Ebay?

[Speedbirdmgh at aol.com]

I have seen these lenses being advertised in India for half the  price.
 
India is tooling up to manufacture film industry equipment and we have seen  
many examples of their work over the past year. Although some of their 
products  have made it into the video market, there are doubts about the R&D and  
quality of machining.  I have tested many of their sound related products  and 
they do not come up to scratch. I refer to their microphone boom poles/ wind  
gags/ matteboxes/ French flags/ dollies etc which are designed for the mass  
market, some of whom prefer to look good rather than quality  workmanship.
 
I do admit that some of the more established firms charge over the top  
prices for their products but in the long term work out cheaper due to their  high 
quality and longevity.
 
I surpose it all depends on your budget. If you are thinking long term then  
there is no substitute for the very best equipment available. You will get a  
good return when you sell. These lenses are possibly Chinese made which 
does'nt  mean its bad, they could be great but who is going to service them with an  
unknown manufacturer.  Perhaps the company is not confident to stamp their  
name on it, yet!  May I add that a certain 'German' company makes  outstanding 
lenses with Zeiss glass and still do not stamp their name on  it.
 
Rita

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