enny Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi guys i am looking for Kowa BELL & Howell 2x ANAMORPHIC to buy does anybody have one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Baby, we're all lookin for that bell and howell... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Kowa-BELL-Howell-2x-ANAMORPHIC-Cinemascope-CAMERA-Lens-PROJECTOR-/371200137153?pt=AU_Lenses&hash=item566d4097c1 seven bucks says it goes over 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 actually last 2 went over 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 i wonder if they are really worth that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The image is beautiful. Definitely worth it IMO. I can't think of a similar dual focus anamorphic (projector lens) that I would prefer above the Kowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 actually last 2 went over 500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281499919521 I think this was the best deal recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristoferman Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 That's not a bell & Howell version though, right? Is there a major difference in quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Looks B&H is just bigger mount. If the glasses size is the same, then it would be heavier. I don't see other advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioskop.Inc Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hi guys i am looking for Kowa BELL & Howell 2x ANAMORPHIC to buy does anybody have one for sale? Redstan is selling one, with clamps etc... £480. At least you'll know that it comes from a good home & has been serviced to within an inch of its life - no brainer! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fantastic-Kowa-Anamorphic-Lens-shooting-kit-by-redstan-/331396973305?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4d28cc82f9 nahua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Just finished today's deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161492966323 Julian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis.zach Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just finished today's deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161492966323 Not such a deal with separation on rear optic :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anid Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 with regards to this listing http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Kowa-BELL-Howell-2x-ANAMORPHIC-Cinemascope-CAMERA-Lens-PROJECTOR/371200137153?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107090050%26meid%3D7a83ab60c7dc4e93b2fb4f07bce75807%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107090050%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D371168815744 I checked for completed listings and found this from a few months back by the same seller http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/034-KOWA-Bell-amp-Howell-2-x-ANAMORPHIC-Cinemascope-CAMERA-Lens-034-16mm-PROJECTOR-Mint-/371168815744?nma=true&si=4Vz6BC4oNTDmDmh8pnTdi9pBd7U%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 If you look at the recent listing, the photo showing the glass element of the Kowa bell and Howell is exactly the same photo as from two months back. I don't know what to read into this (whether the seller was just lazy to put up pictures of the actual lens or the previous auctioned lens was returned back to him?) seeing as the seller has good feedback, but it makes me uneasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Le Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281499919521 I think this was the best deal recently. Yup, I nabbed that one last minute. It's a great deal since I haven't seen a B&H/16H/8Z version for less than $450 in awhile, and it's supposedly in minty condition. I need to get started on my project so that's why I bit the bullet and just went for it. Btw, those three models are the best of the Kowas because they do not vignette as much as the other versions. This is as reported by Andrew who have used different variations of the Kowas before. You can see the stats on all the models here http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Anamorphic_Lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/281499919521 I think this was the best deal recently. that is 16h i am looking for Kowa Anamorphic 2x for Bell & Howell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yup, I nabbed that one last minute. It's a great deal since I haven't seen a B&H/16H/8Z version for less than $450 in awhile, and it's supposedly in minty condition. I need to get started on my project so that's why I bit the bullet and just went for it. Btw, those three models are the best of the Kowas because they do not vignette as much as the other versions. This is as reported by Andrew who have used different variations of the Kowas before. You can see the stats on all the models here http://super8wiki.com/index.php/Anamorphic_Lenses OH THAT WAS YOU who got it u SON OF A B ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredflakes Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 A little vid I shot a couple days ago, on FF with the takumar 85mm 1.8 this lens is killer! check it out! Juan Le 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredflakes Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 btw I had both the 16h and the bell howell. I highly prefer the color rendition and flare of the bell howell. it is way more cinematic looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Le Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Have you tried doing a back to back comparison with the two? You should post a video, I would love to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enny Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 A little vid I shot a couple days ago, on FF with the takumar 85mm 1.8 this lens is killer! check it out! how close can you focus without close up diopters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredflakes Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 how close can you focus without close up diopters 5 feet. If you can, get a low power achromatic diopter. brings it into a nice minimum focus range and can be used in many cases where you want to shoot wide open or close and maintain sharpness, control CA, etc. Juan Lee: I don't have the 16h anymore but it doesn't flare nearly as much and colors are much colder, flares are smaller, and flares are blue and purple instead of the bh's gold and green flares. I also found, at least the copy i had, my bah vignettes a bit less and is sharper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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