SigurdW Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thought it would be cool to have a place to discuss and share thoughts about this particular gem. I just recently acquired one, and have done some primitive testing with it on an a7s/helios-44m. Will share when I have something more than my backyard. In the meantime I have some questions: Have anyone tried it with (FF) wider than 50mm? Would it work with like a 40mm/45mm pancake? How does it perform with the SLR Magic Rangefinder? I can't seem to find proper focus closer than around 1,4m - is there a workaround I am missing? Thanks in advance! Junior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigurdW Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Did my first test, excuse the dramatic soundtrack. Password: Bolex valery akos and funkyou86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIGICHombre Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hi, Never owned this, but did own the smaller 8/16/1.5x for a short time and based on that and owning a couple different ones tooI can say with reasonable certainty that: Since you're already getting vignetting at 50mm on a full frame sensor, I doubt very highly you can go wider and not see more vignetting. Unless you figure out a way to mash the back of the Bolex to the very front of the taking lens in your clamp configuration, then it's possible, but I seriously doubt it. All of these vintage lenses increase the minimum focusing distance. Just the nature of it. Some ways to get around include adding diopters to the front of the anamorphot. They can get you to focus closer, however you won't be able to focus beyond a certain point with it on. Do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmir Puzić Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 @SigurdW It might be a long shot... But if you a looking to sell your Bolex Möller 16/32 1.5x, I'll be more than happy to buy it Kind regards, Asmir P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigurdW Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 7 hours ago, DIGICHombre said: Hi, Never owned this, but did own the smaller 8/16/1.5x for a short time and based on that and owning a couple different ones tooI can say with reasonable certainty that: Since you're already getting vignetting at 50mm on a full frame sensor, I doubt very highly you can go wider and not see more vignetting. Unless you figure out a way to mash the back of the Bolex to the very front of the taking lens in your clamp configuration, then it's possible, but I seriously doubt it. All of these vintage lenses increase the minimum focusing distance. Just the nature of it. Some ways to get around include adding diopters to the front of the anamorphot. They can get you to focus closer, however you won't be able to focus beyond a certain point with it on. Do some research. I appreciate your advice! Have just acquired a Redstan clamp which allows me to get the rear element closer to the taking lens. Waiting for a Nikon E-series pancake, will let you know how it goes. I was just wondering if anyone had (successfully) managed to go closer, i.e. with the Voigtlander 45mm. M mount on i.e an a7s makes for a very short gap from the sensor to the scope, it might just work? Regarding the close focusing, I am aware of the quirks and workarounds. Just found it strange, as the metric scale seem to be pretty darn precise until 1.5m and have not until now heard anyone (except me haha) bitching about it. Maybe thats also a clamp issue, we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigurdW Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 22.9.2016 at 9:17 PM, Asmir Puzić said: @SigurdW It might be a long shot... But if you a looking to sell your Bolex Möller 16/32 1.5x, I'll be more than happy to buy it Kind regards, Asmir P. Sorry man, just recently got it! At this point, I think I will bring it to the grave. Good luck finding yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyou86 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 On 9/22/2016 at 10:17 PM, Asmir Puzić said: @SigurdW It might be a long shot... But if you a looking to sell your Bolex Möller 16/32 1.5x, I'll be more than happy to buy it Kind regards, Asmir P. My favourite anamorphic retailer got one for sale, good luck! http://www.ebay.com/itm/SALE-Dream-Lens-Moller-Moller-Anamorphot-Anamorphic-32-1-5x-not-16-32-1-5x-/131956159344?hash=item1eb9333370:g:~aUAAOSwMgdXxJQ7 SigurdW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 There is also a 16/32 on ebay now. Price is high but there it is. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolex-Anamorphot-16-32-1-5x-1-5x-Lens-Rare-w-Mount-Case-System-Moller-768432-/381799258048?hash=item58e50257c0:g:NnIAAOSwOyJX892O SigurdW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Boom! Get it while it's hot! 16/32 flea bay! Nice! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolex-Anamorphic-16-32-1-5x-/262663514403?hash=item3d27f72923:g:gzUAAOSw4shX-BPo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigurdW Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Did a quick and dirty lens test for illustrational purposes. An interesting thing a fellow Bolex-Ana owner discovered is the slight green-cast. Something that is also visible in this test. Evan Burns, Liszon, webrunner5 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzpop Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 i want this lens! SigurdW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 When people ask why not just "anafake" it, you send them this video. SigurdW and funkyou86 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 It has issues but don't we all. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Bolex-Anamorphic-16-32-1-5x-for-M39-Leica-Mount-w-H16-RX-Ring-4089-1210/322304772616?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D5aba7c731b164f54a50766dbc71c4329%26pid%3D100574%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D401205051543 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzpop Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 just saw it, man price is goin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, bzpop said: just saw it, man price is goin up It's only going to get worse as time goes on. If this lens could be cleaned, I would offer him 1k. There is a chance it can't be opened up. I had one serviced and the guy could not get it open because of age or someone glued it. I have seen vinegar do wonders on lens mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzpop Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 :)))))) i just did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Edward Weir Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, bzpop said: :)))))) i just did You just made him offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzpop Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 yeah:)) Ian Edward Weir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liszon Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 2 hours ago, bzpop said: just saw it, man price is goin up 2 hours ago, Ian Edward Weir said: It's only going to get worse as time goes on. Especially if Ebay auctions get shared here all the time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzpop Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Liszon said: Especially if Ebay auctions get shared here all the time.. what's wrong with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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