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Both are dreamlenses. The Bolex gives more flares and the Kowa give some clearer images. Both are extremely sharp, but I cannot say which one is more sharp. I took some pictures from buildings and the Bolex did look sharper. There are also differenses between several Bolex and Bolex Möller lenses. But this is what I see so far. I am happy with the Kowa ;-)

My third lens is the Kowa anamorphiC 35 - 1.5x. The other two (Bolex 16/32/1.5 and Iscorama pre 36) I sold already. These three lenses belong to the top of anamorphics at 1.5x. They are different from each other but I like the sharpness and clearness of the Kowa. Perhaps this thread will give others to share ideas and footage. Here my first test, paired with the Voigtländer Ultron 40mm and Samsung NX1. Enjoy!
 

My third lens is the Kowa anamorphiC 35 - 1.5x. The other two (Bolex 16/32/1.5 and Iscorama pre 36) I sold already. These three lenses belong to the top of anamorphics at 1.5x. They are different from each other but I like the sharpness and clearness of the Kowa. Perhaps this thread will give others to share ideas and footage. Here my first test, paired with the Voigtländer Ultron 40mm and Samsung NX1. Enjoy!
 

Here are a few iscorama pre-36 shots thrown together for those interested - I took my camera and Rama to a local car meetup with this thread in mind. My injured back prevented me getting the low angle dynamic shots and closeups I wanted, but you get the idea. A sunny day with lots of chrome is always a good test to see if a lens has any CA or highlight/contrast edge bloom issues. There is some fine alias/ line buzzing artefacts due to warp stabiliser being used on almost all shots (no tripod and was high on painkillers).
I'm sure the Bolex can match the iscorama (perhaps beat it) on sharpness, but as I've always noticed with the Rama - it tends to simply be as sharp/clean as the taking lens that you use with it. My other kowa lenses with Core DNA attached could have achieved similar results, but not at such wide aperture on 58mm on FF - and definitely not in such a compact and light form factor as the Iscorama. 
 
 

Iscorama Pre-36 with Helios 44 @ f2.8 (oval aperture) on Canon 5D3

To get that sharp on my (sharpness tweaked) Kowa Inflight or Kowa B&H with Core DNA attached I'd need to stop down to at least f5.6. Sharpness is indeed often overrated, but it's sure nice to have and can always be softened in Resolve very nicely. Iscorama still has perfect balance of sharpness but with organic feel due to vintage coating. More modern cinelux type lenses are as sharp, yet look very clinical (to my eyes at least).

I own the Bolex since a few months an I really like him. I use him with the Voigländer Ultron 40mm at my Samsung NX1. I have the one with bleuish / magenta flares and that one is what I have heard very rare. I consider buying the hardcoreDNA, but then I need also a rig for the weight of the combi. But perhaps I switch over to the Iscorama 36 to keep it compact for point and shoot. The sharpness of the Bolex is amazing!

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made of machined brass expensive but military spec i have some that i purchased  in the 1980s still doing the job.
 

@Ian Edward Weir, that's why you have a collection ;-) ... There are no perfect lenses, every lens his own character. Perhaps I will have also a few collected in the future to play with. The Kowa 35C 1.5x for sure. 

Unfortunately I have never owned an Iscorama 36. The Bolex is sharper and then the Kowa C35 is sharper then that. Isco with warm flares and Bolex with purple and blue and Kowa has blue and magenta. All are good for different projects. There is no perfect lens, which is why most people have multiple. Cooke?
Hard to let them go. Your set up looks like it's easy to use and provides a lovely filmic looking image on a digital camera. What else could you want

The Bolex is a bit sharper then the Iscorama 36. When I focus at my NX1, I clearly see with focus guidance more green with the Bolex. Doesn't mean that the Iscorama isn't sharp, but with dual focus on the Bolex, you will have sharper results. The Iscorama is easy to handle and prduces very nice warm flares. Like to see the comparisson of the 3 lenses by @Ian Edward Weir

@NewFilmMaker show us some footages instead of "rate my setup"

really great ...

short film with my Bolex. 
 

and a film at The Winter Efteling; 
 

That's for me the reason @Edward. I really like the Bolex and I am sure I will regret. I was thinking about a Hardcore DNA, but I don't need him anymore. I don't like traveling with lens supports, rods etc. The Iscorama was only 10 minutes on Ebay.... because I bought him for lower than 2K. Otherwise I kept the Bolex. I am sure the buyer will be very happy with this little gem and perhaps he will post some footage here. Keeping 2 lenses was no option for me.
It feels like I switched footbal club, from Ajax to Feijenoord,... or Manchester United to Liverpool.

short film with my Bolex. 
 

Hello Seb, really Nice video!
I was wondering, to avoid the wobbly background, perhaps you can stabilize the roll axis by using a monopod to only hold your camera more horizontal. Only for 40cm length for example. I look forward to see a test with a 50mm taking lens.

Latest short movie in low light with the Bolex 16/32/1.5x, Voigtländer Ultron 40mm and Samsung NX1. 1600 ISO 
 

Testing lenses if you're interested.  50mm has slight vigenette, but I cropped the sides to conform to 2.39 ratio.

Finally all as one!

... and the picture was taken with my new Voigtländer 40mm Ultron lens. Very good combination. The RedStan clamp fits directly to the 52mm filter threat. 

and a film at The Winter Efteling; 
 

and a film at The Winter Efteling; 
 

and finally, the sun is shining!

and finally, the sun is shining!