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Author Topic: Anamorphic Lens Brandon Lokesak Film Handler Posts: 34 From: Johnstown, PA USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 07-31-2005 12:15 AM                     Im rather confused about scope lens. The lens we have is built in two parts. IS the lens closest to the screen the actually scope lens and the lens that screws onto that the prime lens? The smaller lens that i think is the prime lens looks like one of the elements is completely hazed and it causes a extremely soft look to all the prints. I cleaned everything but still no luck. I cant even find a site that sells the prime lens or a price average. Any help is greatly appreciated.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-31-2005 12:17 AM                     quote: Brandon Lokesak IS the lens closest to the screen the actually scope lens and the lens that screws onto that the prime lens? Hello, Yes! Is this an older lens or a later lens? A bit more info as to what type it is would be helpful but at least you got the first part correct. If its an older lens then its probably trash and can't be repaired. Replace both pieces with new lenses if it is and shame on you for using old junk. If its in the 10 year old range and its made by either Schneider or ISCO then there's at least a chance that it can be repaired with the better chance going to Schneider. Mark  |  IP: Logged Brandon Lokesak Film Handler Posts: 34 From: Johnstown, PA USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 07-31-2005 12:19 AM                     wow that was quick.. could u give me a approx. price for a prime lens the one we have now i guess is a variable prime its movable in a tube. I cant find any and iv been looking for hours.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-31-2005 12:24 AM                     Yea, I was lurking here like the guys from the Strong factory do. Would still need more info, a photo, or in leiu of that your exact screen size(scope) and the exact throw from the trap to the screen surface measured to the nearest .001" would allow for a fairly close lens calculation. ok the nearest inch wold be ok. Mark  |  IP: Logged Brandon Lokesak Film Handler Posts: 34 From: Johnstown, PA USA Registered: Mar 2004 posted 07-31-2005 12:42 AM                     Thanks alot sounds good Ill post tommarow as much info as possible Thanks again.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 07-31-2005 03:45 AM                        Also please supply the information written on both the prime lens and the anamorphic lens. The reason for this is that "exactly right" and what-you-had can be compared so there will be no surprises. (Sometimes these old lenses are radically the wrong size.) If this is so, then you will know up-front before you do the work. These changes are rarely quite as easy as just popping in a new lens. Louis  |  IP: Logged

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