[Konvas] Square Front Anamorphics

Sat May 16 19:52:46 CDT 2009

Hey HW,
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you on this.
But the lens reflects blue. I have attached a pic so you can judge for
yourself.
let me know what you think.

-Augie
if you need to reply off list do so at:
augie.arredondo at gmail.com

On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 6:53 PM, H. W. Stone <colcam at aim.com> wrote:

>  First-- the RED camera.  There is an oct19 front for the RED, and the
> front costs less than converting a lens to PL.  One of the surprises of the
> RED is that it loves the Cooke Speed Panchro and LOMO glass-- and gives
> better results with those than the new RED glass.
>
> Checking midday tones--  you go out in the middle of a sunny day and see
> what color the light reflection off the front "shows."  This is particularly
> useful with older Cooke, Zeiss, and Rodenstock lenses-- all of which went
> through a number of coating changes that don't match serial numbers.  All
> the model/serial/date off the front helps, but the
> color is a factor.
>
> If you type LOMO PL into an eBay search you can find lenses already
> converted, about two dozen or so, and strangely enough, right now in the
> same models the PL mount LOMO anamorphic are the same or less than the oct19
> mount lenses in most cases.  It appears you got a large bargain with the
> lens you got, so be prepared for sticker shock.  Use eBay search for
> "anamorphic" or 'cineamascope' and look around there-- and get back to us
> with the color of your coatings and the markings on the lens.  Some of the
> lenses are reused serial numbers with new glass, just to make it fun, so the
> original may be 1969 but the glass and coatings may be two different later
> changes.
>
> enjoy
>
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Augustine Arredondo <augie.arredondo at gmail.com>
> To: Konvas Discussion List <cinema at konvas.org>
> Sent: Sat, 2 May 2009 7:46 pm
> Subject: Re: [Konvas] Square Front Anamorphics
>
>  Thanks for the info! I am actually using it on a Red camera. I bought it
> from a co-worker and it came with a converted PL mount.
> it seems well collimated. Of course most tests have been with flares - i
> couldn't help myself.
> He tells me if I can find some with oct-19 mounts he can help me get them
> converted to PL.
>
>  I got it form him for $600. I am not made of money so I am not looking to
> spend a mint on these lenses. But, i do have a little to set aside.
>
>  Funny thing. I don't own the camera and I am not even a DP. I am more of
> a cinema enthusiast. I am an editor by trade but i do direct small projects
> and shoot some as well. Getting the 50mm has me inspired to shoot something
> larger.
>
>  How do I check the mid-day color of the lens? Also, the lens is from 69.
> I know I am ignorant of many things to consider. I appreciate your help.
>
>  Thanks for the reply!
>
>  _Augie
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, May 2, 2009 at 3:32 PM, H. W. Stone <colcam at aim.com> wrote:
>
>>  If you dig through the archives you'll find discussions about this
>> topic, but, in short, not all square fonts work together-- the different
>> coatings and revisions in design make matching your set important.  I've got
>> a few on hand, but I need to know the color of the "mid day sunlight
>> reflection" off your front element and the model number on it to see if I
>> can match it up properly.
>>
>> Other thing I hate to ask, but-- what type of price range are you looking
>> to stay within for the 35 and/or the 80, and where would you need it shipped
>> to?
>>
>> I presume you are using this on a 2m body, correct?  One other thing to
>> watch out for-- lenses where fitted to a particular camera.  The Konvas
>> mount may vary a couple of degrees in either direction, and you can easily
>> "match square" yourself or you can have a tech square up and triple check
>> seating alignment.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From: Augustine Arredondo <augie.arredondo at gmail.com>
>> To: Konvas Discussion List <cinema at konvas.org>
>> Sent: Sat, 2 May 2009 4:14 pm
>> Subject: [Konvas] Square Front Anamorphics
>>
>>  Hey There,
>>
>>
>>  I picked up a 50mm square front and have been having the time of my life
>> with it.
>> Just curious if anyone out there can connect me with a 35 and/or 80.
>> Looking to round out the set.
>>
>>  best,
>>
>>  Augustine
>>
>>
>
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