woopax

This lens is in a new condition, that makes a big difference and the price is fair. 
There are MANY Kowa's which sold for much more. 
So please people (araucaria, ken) mind your own business, no one forces you to buy anything.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kowa-Bell-and-Howell-Anamorphic-Lens-2x-Iscorama-Prominar-8z-16H-Tested-/181473190289?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item2a40a52191
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kowa-Prominar-16H-8z-2x-Anamorphic-Lens-kit-with-Vid-Atlantic-Lens-Clamps-/151369767726?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item233e575b2e&nma=true&si=%252FvLUaT0b9WSuC4GL4HQP8mmYe5M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

one of the links above that was given as proof of cheap perfect optics was a kowa with optical damage.
just because someone says a rainbow like bloom across the optic has zero effect does not mean it is true.
repairing seperation is either possible or not but it will be expensive.
 
an optically  mint condition kowa should be worth more than an slr magic as the kowa is superior to 1.33 or the new 2x.
 
the kowa is a great optic one in mint condition fully tested should be valued higher than some vague ad giving false information about condition.
the massive amount of bell howells floating around dual focus issues has damaged the market for kowa.
 
optically panasonic,slr magic,optex and century are all inferior optically and analogue esthetically.
 
400-500 euros for a guaranteed optic hollywood quality seems ok to me.

SOLD! Best luck and fun to the buyer!

SOLD! Best luck and fun to the buyer!

£1,300 with the Tokina ATX +0.4 Achromat Dioptre...I have the same combination and it's beautiful. Even if it doubled in value from £1,300....you'd have to prise it out of my cold dead hands :).
 
Good luck with buying one, they are magnificent.

The Canon FD 35mm f2 is a safe bet as well as the old Nikon if you like the Nikon look (which you can also get in the 1.4 version but it's over your budget and for my experience I don't think it's anyway worth the extra price.  
 
Check out a clip I once shot on the GH2 with the FD 50mm and the 8Z for reference:
 

 
"Since I will use it mainly for anamorphic shooting, It doesn't have to be super fast" - why do you say that? with the 8Z you're still sharp on f1.4 (the 50mm version).

I have the bigger Moeller (16/32/1.5x) and I wouldn't swap it for the most pristine copy of any Iscorama ever. I'm getting buried with this thing :)

The word hipster really has no point or basis in this discussion, and hurling it around in an attempt to insult really only derides the user.
 
I completely agree with woopax, none of the new anamorphics capture any of what I enjoy. Seb's footage was nice but I would use a dual focus kowa over that if I'm gonna go to the pain of shooting anamorphic. I think 1.5x is the minimum to bring any character.
 
 
 
It is great however, that prices do seem to be lowering or at least plateauing.

Can be that the reason is the SLR. But for me their anamorphot seems like nothing more than an improved model of the century 16:9. That's not a compliment.
People that know to appreciate the organic look and sharpness will go for the classics. I wish there was a relevant competitor but there is nothing out there yet. Give me new anamorphic glass that can compete with the brilliant optics of the Bolex anamorphot...Same for the Lomos, Kowas and the Iscoramas (and well...for most of those things that smells like the 60's :-)
I'm not talking only about sharpness here. It's also distortion, Chromatic aberration(!!!), organic flares and...oh...character! 
  I believe it would take some time to see something really good around, definitely not in single focus soon for a decent price. I'm also generally not a fan of those focus through adapters. They always seem like the easy way to do it and it's just never really sharp and / or too much diopter oriented. Even the Letus is not really sharp (but still expensive, especially with all the extras you want to have) Besides X1.33 is not really that cool. We need a bit more spice than that. If you have a sharp camera, or you're a lucky 4k owner, you can blow it up a bit and nobody will say anything.  
 
That's just my opinion. And regarding the new lenses it's all impressions i got from links online, Iv'e never tried them myself.
 
Conclusion: I prefer to focus two rings and get a lovely classic anamorphic image there. Or of course to go for a single focus Lomo / Isco if my wallet stands the pain...

Hi there,
 
Check out my Iscorama 54 non MC shooting kit that I'm selling:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/291092214806?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
 
A fresh test that I shot with it on the BMPC 4k:

 
The price is 2800€ on ebay (with all the extras i think it's a good price)
For direct Paypal you'll get it for 2600€ + shipping (we'll have to figure the best way/ price according to where you live)
 
Please read the full description on ebay and watch the pictures carefully. 
 
I'll be happy to answer any question!