Selling lenses!

[Tito Ferradans]

When I started into the anamorphic experience, I was quite in a rush and ended up getting more lenses than I could actually use, so, in order to make them useful to someone and not only sit in my shelf, I'm letting them go. I modded them a bit, to make them easier to work with, and everything is described.

 

Ended up upgrading the set of the Century, and after a long mental fight, decided to let the Kowa go to someone else's happy home. Both lenses come with a lot of extras to avoid any more shopping to get them working. After they arrive, you're ready to go and shoot whatever you want.

I accept Paypal, the taxes are on me!
PM me, or send me an email: ferradans@gmail.com

1 - Century Optics Bayo for GL1. (1.33x stretch, focus through)
This was originally a bayo mount, unable to use with our loved threaded lenses. I got a step up ring "stuck" into the bayo slot, so it's transformed into a 52mm mount and very very safe. It's not a permanent mod. The lens can be switched back to bayo if you want, just unscrew the back and remove the step-up ring.

The front element has a few cleaning marks in one of the borders, but they don't affect the image. It comes with front and rear caps.

I also adapted a 77mm thread on the front - kind of rude, but it's safe and can be removed - for attaching filters/diopters. I'm providing a pair of very rare Spiratone 77mm diopters, with low strenght: +0.25 and +0.5. This combination of low strength and big size is very valuable when working with anamorphics.

Also included is a Series 9 77mm adapter and retaining ring, +1 and +3 Series 9 diopters (in pouches), and, finally, a 77-62mm step down ring for the Sigma +1.6 Achromatic diopter - in original jewel case. Achromatic diopters have much higher image quality, therefore, are also greatly seeked by anamorphic shooters.

 

And, when you though there was nothing more that could possibly fit here, I'm putting in two extra "anamorphized" primes. A Helios 44 58mm with f/4 fixed oval aperture, and a Pentacon 29mm f/4 fixed oval aperture as well. Both with M42 to EF adapters, M42 rear caps and front caps. The Pentacon comes with a rubber hood and a step-down ring 55-52mm to allow use with the Century. Both lenses have pouches.

US$1300 + shipping

Century photos

http://www.eoshd.com...ry-optics-bayo/

 

Anamorphized lenses photos

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/41-anamorphized-lenses/

2 - Kowa Bell and Howell (2x stretch, double focus)
Sadly, I'm letting this wonderful lens go. It also comes with everything you need to start shooting. Lens in great shape, no scratches, no fungus, nothing. Crystal clear glass. Very little dust inside, which is common for a lens this old. I bought it a few months ago, when I was starting into anamorphics and now will have to let it go, because I can't make good use of double focus, and gotta make room for the LOMO.

This kit includes the original front and read caps, as well as the original lens pouch, but also Redstan front and rear clamps (62mm rear, with a locking ring that won't let the lens fall while you align it, 72mm front) and extra front and rear caps for the clamps, to keep the lens ready to shoot, and safe, at all times. I'll also include a lot of step up and down rings to make the clamp fit into any taking lens filter thread (49, 52, 55, 58 and 67mm).

The diopters included here are a rare Tokina 72mm +0.5, in original jewel case, and four Vivitar 72mm (+1, +2, +4 and +10) in a filter pouch.

US$1500 + shipping

http://www.eoshd.com...wa-bell-howell/

 

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SOLD!

 

2 - Optex 52mm (1.33x stretch, focus through)

I'd keep this one as redstan clamp fits perfectly, but I just found a 58mm rear one, so this is going out. It comes with front and rear caps, as well as the original box.  No markings, scratch or else on the glass. Absolutely top quality.

 

US$750

 

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/32-optex-52mm/

 

3 - Hypergonar Hi-Fi 2 (2x stretch, double focus)

I fell in love with the look of this lens from that Edwin Lee "Futuristic Shangai" clip - I think everyone into anamorphics has seen it. hahahah - and got it straight from france. It's quite a heavy lens and required a lot of extra gear to work properly. Following Edwin Lee's tip, I got the Velbon SPT-1 Lens Support, as well as a Canon 70-200mm lens collar, Vid-Atlantic's extra large clam and caps for front and rear elements.

 

The Hypergonar doesn't have a filter thread, so getting close focus with it was a nightmare. I glued a 95-86mm step-down ring reversed on the front of the lens, so anything with an 86mm thread can be attached. It comes with a regular 77mm close-up kit (+1, +2, +4) and step rings 86-77mm and 77-72mm, for easier mounting or filtering.

 

You just gotta attach the kit to your camera and prime and go shoot. Nothing else is required!

 

US$700

 

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/29-hypergonar-hi-fi-2/

 

4 - Lomo Squarefront 35-NAS-4-1 with OKC 1-50-1 in OCT-18

When I got this one, I still had hope to adapt it into the 5D3. Unnecessary to say, it didn't work. The glass is in good shape, but most of the markings on the body are gone. It comes with the pairing 50mm f/2.5, and it works perfectly on other cameras. The only custom-made thing about this one is the front cap, that's brand new, since it didn't have one when I bought it. Rear cap's included as well.

 

US$1200

 

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/30-lomo-squarefront-35nas4-1-with-okc1-50-1-oct18/

 

About shipping, I'm from Brazil, and shipping costs here are a bit random. FedEx tends to be way more expensive than regular mail, so, I need to check before saying anything about it for sure.

 

On the other hand, I'll be in the U.S. from March 18 to 25, and can ship the lenses from NY if any buyer from the U.S. gets interested. This will make shipping a lot faster and cheaper as well. :D

[QuickHitRecord]

I have been looking for a front cap for my Lomo 50mm! Where did you find yours?

[Tito Ferradans]

Hahaha, I had it made on a shoe shop. The guy did it in 40 minutes, and it's way more stylish than the original ones. hahahaha

[QuickHitRecord]

I also took mine to a shoe shop, and was quoted US$300. The search continues.

[Tito Ferradans]

If one's willing to pay $300 for a lens cap, I wonder the value of the lens! Hahahaha

Is your copy the very same as mine? I can get it for around US$50 here and ship it, if you like.

[au8ust]

I think I have a front cap for the 50m. Not sure where it is. It came with 80mm SF I bought a year ago and it won't fit the 80mm so I guess it's for the 50mm.

 

Anyway, prices of LOMO Anamorphic lenses are raising a lot!

[Tito Ferradans]

LOMO and Optex are SOLD!

 

Century and Hypergonar remaining.

[Tito Ferradans]

Hypergonar is SOLD! Just Century remaining.

[EpicFanBoy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOMO-Anamorphic-50mm-F-2-OCT-18-Mount-Cinema-Lens-for-Arri-RED-Sony-Panasonic-/111043649580?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item19dab7a02c

 

This Ebay listing has some of your photos... the handmade lens cover seemed really familiar! :)

 

Presume this was sold onto them?

[Tito Ferradans]

Actually I sold it to a guy from DVXUser, in NYC, then he got the lens serviced and put it into a pelican, and traded with another guy, which is the seller on ebay. :P

He didn't even ask me if he could use the photos. hehehe

[au8ust]

That is how it works unfortunately lol

[jgharding]

Haha yes this is very common with lenses, it's happened to me too.

[Tito Ferradans]

Ended up upgrading the set of the Century, and after a long mental fight, decided to let the Kowa go to someone else's happy home. Both lenses come with a lot of extras to avoid any more shopping to get them working. After they arrive, you're ready to go and shoot whatever you want.

I accept Paypal, the taxes are on me!
PM me, or send me an email: ferradans@gmail.com

1 - Century Optics Bayo for GL1. (1.33x stretch, focus through)
This was originally a bayo mount, unable to use with our loved threaded lenses. I got a step up ring "stuck" into the bayo slot, so it's transformed into a 52mm mount and very very safe. It's not a permanent mod. The lens can be switched back to bayo if you want, just unscrew the back and remove the step-up ring.

The front element has a few cleaning marks in one of the borders, but they don't affect the image. It comes with front and rear caps.

I also adapted a 77mm thread on the front - kind of rude, but it's safe and can be removed - for attaching filters/diopters. I'm providing a pair of very rare Spiratone 77mm diopters, with low strenght: +0.25 and +0.5. This combination of low strength and big size is very valuable when working with anamorphics.

Also included is a Series 9 77mm adapter and retaining ring, +1 and +3 Series 9 diopters (in pouches), and, finally, a 77-62mm step down ring for the Sigma +1.6 Achromatic diopter - in original jewel case. Achromatic diopters have much higher image quality, therefore, are also greatly seeked by anamorphic shooters.

 

And, when you though there was nothing more that could possibly fit here, I'm putting in two extra "anamorphized" primes. A Helios 44 58mm with f/4 fixed oval aperture, and a Pentacon 29mm f/4 fixed oval aperture as well. Both with M42 to EF adapters, M42 rear caps and front caps. The Pentacon comes with a rubber hood and a step-down ring 55-52mm to allow use with the Century. Both lenses have pouches.

US$1300 + shipping

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/28-century-optics-bayo/

2 - Kowa Bell and Howell (2x stretch, double focus)
Sadly, I'm letting this wonderful lens go. It also comes with everything you need to start shooting. Lens in great shape, no scratches, no fungus, nothing. Crystal clear glass. Very little dust inside, which is common for a lens this old. I bought it a few months ago, when I was starting into anamorphics and now will have to let it go, because I can't make good use of double focus, and gotta make room for the LOMO.

This kit includes the original front and read caps, as well as the original lens pouch, but also Redstan front and rear clamps (62mm rear, with a locking ring that won't let the lens fall while you align it, 72mm front) and extra front and rear caps for the clamps, to keep the lens ready to shoot, and safe, at all times. I'll also include a lot of step up and down rings to make the clamp fit into any taking lens filter thread (49, 52, 55, 58 and 67mm).

The diopters included here are a rare Tokina 72mm +0.5, in original jewel case, and four Vivitar 72mm (+1, +2, +4 and +10) in a filter pouch.

US$1500 + shipping

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/gallery/album/40-kowa-bell-howell/

[Tito Ferradans]

Kowa for B&H is SOLD