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FS: Anamorphic Lenses [Panasonic, Century and Isco]

tferradans — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 03:46:02 +0000

Hey guys! Over the last year I've experimented a lot of different anamorphic lenses, and now has come the time to sell the ones I won't be using, and keep my favorites! I'm new to this forum, but I'm an active member, and have already sold a lot of gear there. I'm from Brazil. :)

I only accept PayPal. Taxes and shipping are my responsibility. If interested, send me an email! ferradans@gmail.com

1 - Century Optics Bayo 58mm. (1.33x stretch, focus through)

Hardest version of the Century to get, this one has 58mm rear threads. Glass is in perfect condition, no haze, scratches or dust. It comes with front and rear caps. Won't go as wide as the Panasonic, but it's perfectly fine at 35mm on Full Frame, no vignetting at all, and corner sharpness is much better.

The focusing process uses only the taking lens, no double-focus nightmare here. Blueish-futuristic flares, stretches out perfectly to 2.35:1 from a 16:9 HD image.

SOLD

Century 58mm photos (this sale doesn't include redstan clamp) http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/52-century-optics-169-58mm/

2 - Panasonic LA7200 + Extras. (1.33x stretch, focus through)

I've modded this one hard, to fit every need. Now I'm moving towards LOMOs and would be sad to let this baby in the locker, gathering dust. I've machined a custom front for it, creating 105mm filter threads for attaching big diopters - which are somewhat hard to come across.

The glass is in perfect condition, no haze, fungus, scratches or chips this time. Rear thread is secured with Redstan's clamp, with 67mm threads, closest pairing possible with the taking lens. I'm including front and rear caps - not the original ones - and the original lens pouch. As everyone already knows, it's focus through, allows you to rack focus on the taking lens and go extra wide-angle at the same time. Has some problems regarding corner sharpness, but I think it's awesome.

I'm including in this kit a custom-made filter holder for 4.5" diopters, and three of these: +0.5, +1 and +2, Tiffen, in perfect shape. This way, you won't need anything else in order to start shooting with this lens, even at the widest lenses and apertures. This size of glass is very hard to find, and this adapter doesn't even have a copy. Single unit!

US$1250 shipped (LA7200 + redstan clamp + front clamp with 105mm threads + custom adapter 105mm to 4.5" + Diopter kit (+0.5, +1 and +2)

LA7200 photos http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/85-panasonic-ag-la7200-clamps/

3 - Isco Widescreen 2000. (1.5x stretch, focus through)

A nice lens from the Isco family, this one isn't single focus as the Iscoramas, or double focus as the modern ISCO glass. It has a fixed focus distance, like Century, Optex and Panasonic, and all the focusing is done on the taking lens. In order to achieve closer focus, you must use close ups. I got this one off ebay about six months back, and it came with a 55mm clamp missing a screw (replaced and in perfect working condition) and a 67mm filter thread epoxied to the front of the lens. I tested it a lot to see if this ring wouldn't come off during shooting, but it's really solid. I added a 67-72mm step up at the front and a 52-55mm step up at the back (both can be easily unscrewed off). Lens is MultiCoated, so, unless you're working like this, no crazy flares.

I must inform that the rear element has some bad looking lens separation. It shows up a bit in the last photo in the link below, but it doesn't seem to affect image quality at all. When you point a badass light source directly INTO the lens (like a LED flashlight), the clipping white area is a bit bigger than it should, since the light bounces through the separation. I asked Redstan about it and he said that even bad looking like that, wouldn't affect image quality at all. Besides this, lens has no haze, fungus or scratches.

Included here is a Soligor pouch in which the lens fits neatly inside, both front and rear caps (72mm and 52mm respectively). Sitting around on my desk there's also a Sigma +1.6 62mm achromatic diopter that I'm putting into this kit as well. It comes with the original jewel case. and has no marks on the glass.

SOLD

Isco Widescreen 2000 photos http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/54-isco-wide-screen-2000-mc/

More technical info about the Isco Widescreen 2000 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1lEdywTsilF7KFuBif-yzuIqd8RPpwM-4EjYCDFawY/

FS: 58mm Century Anamorphic Adapter 1.33x

cam_boy — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:15:42 +0000

Back up for sale is my 58mm anamorphic adapter from Century. Again it is in flawless condition and has seen little to no action at all. It was babied quite a bit, so I consistently had either my Tokina Diopter attached to it or a UV filter to prevent from any dust or scratches.

Starting bid is $0.99, so have at it!

Caleb

FS: Tokina Achromatic +0.4 closeup with redstan front filter clamp

cam_boy — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:26:23 +0000

I am selling my Tokina Achromat +0.4 diopter along with a redstan 72mm front filter clamp. I have had these for a year now and they have endured little to no use. The glass is flawless and has been protected by a UV filter ever since I attached it to my anamorphic. I also have the original packaging along with a beautiful protective case.

The tokina can be seen attached to my century anamorphic (the century anamorphic is no longer for sale)

$380/obo plus shipping to anywhere in the world.

If you have a question or are willing to throw me an offer, please PM me.

Thank you

Century anamorphic lens, how to get better image quality.

gh2hacked — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:32:26 +0000

Alot of peoples are using the Century anamorphic lens also refer to as Century 16:9 ratio converter. So, I thought I share a little discovery that can help you get better image quality out of this lens. The Century anamorphic lens in my opion has better center sharpness than the La7200. It is lighter, smaller, and has better build quality. What is so interesting about this lens is that it is one of the very few anamorphic lens that allows you to use with wide angle lens of 30mm or less. It has a stretch factor of 1.33x. Making it very ideal for cameras that has 16:9 censors. It one major draw back is the blurry edge. The blurry edge kind of kills everything so great about this lens. Although, not much of a problem if you film indoor and work your scenes. Sometime the blurry edge can enhance the shallow depth of field. So, how do we overcome this flaw? To overcome this problem, I have discover that if you attach a +1 diopter in front of the Century, the blurry edge are gone. Now, you can focus the image as close as 1.5 feet. Infinity focus is not being affect at all! I guess the original design is for a small censor size camera and the +1 diopter seem to fix all the problems. Now the Century is back in the game for me and hopefully it will for you too! I hope everyone found this article helpful and please share your though and comments.

Century Optics "Night-Hawk" Lenses: 25mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.4, 75mm f/1.4

IvanUskokovic — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:41:49 +0000

Does anybody have any information regarding old 16mm "Night-Hawk" lenses potentially manufactured by Century Optics?

25mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.4, 75mm f/1.4

Your help in creating a reference to these lenses is much appreciated.

Thanks!

For Sale: Century 16:9 Anamorphic 37mm for 20mm and 14-45, diopter set

MadRiverMoCo — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:45:46 +0000

For Sale Best Offer Before it goes on Ebay, here's a complete anamorphic rig for your micro 4/3rds set up - With plethora of B camera usage, I wasn't able to shoot whole project in anamorphic so we're going standard 16:9 - project's loss is your gain

Includes:

One Century 16:9 anamorphic 37mm thread lens Step rings for attaching to 20mm panny pancake and 14-45 (also work on yashica f1.9 and any other 52mm or 46mm front) Diopter Setup (.5 vivitar 72mm with step ring, polaroid kit (1.0 to 4.0)

Best Reasonable Offer (You know what these sell for - fair offers considered)

Selling misc gini rig parts and century matte box

feha — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:20:21 +0000

Selling misc rig parts of "Gini", and century matte box (12mm non standard support rails) I bought several Gini rigs in order to configure my own ... Someone may need just parts not a complete rig, these are as new. As on picture: 1. mini base plate + rods = 55 GBP + postage 2. shoulder pad = 75 GBP + postage 3. top handle = 49 GBP + postage 4. handles = 49 GBP + postage

Selling also: Century Matte Box, see pictures what is included + video of particular matte box. In good condition, some small dents on donuts holder ring (see video). Can send more pictures in detail ... Price: 220 GBP + postage

I'm located in Sweden, prefer to send within EU ... Payments via PayPal ...

Century Matte Box

Wanted: Century mattebox spare parts ...

feha — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:25:09 +0000

I recently bought a used Century Matte Box, I want to buy a ring that holds donuts as this one works but is a bit damaged ... Even spare donuts are of interest ... Even if you have a tip where i can order spare parts for this matte box ?! I don't know the model or product number for this matte box ... It came with 12mm non standard rails ... I think the model is: DS-MB-44-00 but I'm not sure ...

Want to buy: Century Precision Optics 1.33x Anamorphic

feha — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:08:42 +0000

I'm interested to buy:
Century Precision Optics 1.33x Anamorphic Converter Lens for Video Lenses with a 58mm Filter Thread
any tips, offers, welcome ...
Want to use it with 20mm 1.7 pancake ...