Hypergonar. Anamorphic is driving me crazy..

[N.Mendes]

How are you guys? I'm looking for an anamorphic solution and before going crazy i'm asking for your help, i'm glued to my screen since 6pm and it's 2.30am now..

 

So, what is the difference between these three Hypergonar lenses: 

 

-Hypergonar Hi fi 2 (the biggest and maybe the best in term of optical quality ?)

-Hypergonar mini STOP 2x ( 6 versions of this one exist but really little informations are available ) http://www.ebay.fr/itm/H-Chretien-MINI-Hypergonar-2x-anamorphic-tags-Hi-Fi-2-Kowa-Bolex-Moller-Eiki-/141764347598

-Hypergonar Baby 1.75x (The tiniest)

 

In term of "character", Minimum focus distance, Flare (Blue or Gold), ease of use. What accessories do i have to buy for each solution? (Diopter, clamp)..

I will shoot on a Full frame camera, probably on analog slr.

 

I need the most "dramatic feeling" possible.. Does the 2x bokeh differs a lot from the 1.75x one? 

 

Thanks in advance all, The bottle has been thrown in the ocean, i can now take some rest now..

[N.Mendes]

I've found this one but it seems to have two little fungus (look at the bottom left photography):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CHRETIEN-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-16mm-STOP-cine-lens-anamorphic-objectif-/301488777197?hash=item463221a7ed&nma=true&si=tPnvnr2m0x3GXSz8zn8oACCQn2I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Are these fungus contagious for my lens (Some people say fungus are contagious, others say No, i don't know who to believe), and also, how will that affect the image?

Thanks for your answer guys..

 

[Ian Edward Weir]

Well... first off the -Hypergonar Baby 1.75x is going to be hard to find. You will have better luck taking a picture of Big Foot. 

 

The Hypergonar Hi fi 2 has a lovely cinematic image but is very cumbersome from what I hear and a beast to use. Might be worth it.

 

-Hypergonar mini STOP 2x - There is a nice one on eBay now with a descent price. I almost want to buy it. Have to many. It's addicting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CINEMASCOPE-16-m-m-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-ANAMORPHIC-FRENCH-LENS-H-CHRETIEN/322250633294?_trksid=p2050601.c100607.m4280&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D57e14076fc5b4103807253a616f6344e%26pid%3D100607%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D322250633294

There are also mounts available and videos on line as you know.

 

I went crazy for two years until I got my hands on a Baby Hypergonar. I will be taking it to the grave. I'm sure someone here might dig me up for it  Get what you can and use it and keep an eye out.

 

Cheers!

 

 

[ken]

1 hour ago, Ian Edward Weir said:

Well... first off the -Hypergonar Baby 1.75x is going to be hard to find. You will have better luck taking a picture of Big Foot. 

 

The Hypergonar Hi fi 2 has a lovely cinematic image but is very cumbersome from what I hear and a beast to use. Might be worth it.

 

-Hypergonar mini STOP 2x - There is a nice one on eBay now with a descent price. I almost want to buy it. Have to many. It's addicting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CINEMASCOPE-16-m-m-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-ANAMORPHIC-FRENCH-LENS-H-CHRETIEN/322250633294?_trksid=p2050601.c100607.m4280&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D57e14076fc5b4103807253a616f6344e%26pid%3D100607%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D322250633294

There are also mounts available and videos on line as you know.

 

I went crazy for two years until I got my hands on a Baby Hypergonar. I will be taking it to the grave. I'm sure someone here might dig me up for it  Get what you can and use it and keep an eye out.

 

Cheers!

 

 

How are the front and rear diameter?

[N.Mendes]

Thanks for your answers, and what about the fungus on this one? 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CHRETIEN-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-16mm-STOP-cine-lens-anamorphic-objectif-/301488777197?hash=item463221a7ed&nma=true&si=tPnvnr2m0x3GXSz8zn8oACCQn2I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Is the lens still usable? And will it be contagious for my other lenses?

[Ian Edward Weir]

1 hour ago, N.Mendes said:

Thanks for your answers, and what about the fungus on this one? 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HYPERGONAR-CHRETIEN-BENOIST-BERTHIOT-16mm-STOP-cine-lens-anamorphic-objectif-/301488777197?hash=item463221a7ed&nma=true&si=tPnvnr2m0x3GXSz8zn8oACCQn2I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

Is the lens still usable? And will it be contagious for my other lenses?

Me personally, I would avoid a lens with fungus unless you know you could clean it out. A trusted lens technician I know said to avoid fugues in lens to avoid spreading spores to the other lens. I don't know but if it's a great deal and you have lens in safe and dry area or case then go for it.

 

I have seen many great samples from so many different anamorphic lens and adapters on this forum. Kowa's SANKOR 16C, Bell and Howell, Moller Anamorphot 32/2x are others lens to check out as well. Just go for the lens that speaks to you and you can afford.