Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: 35mm Lens Swap-shop ?

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Posted by Andy Jenkin (Member # 8332) on 07-15-2015, 10:29 AM:

Hi there,

Has anyone ever tried to implement a kind of swap-shop for lenses on here before? The reason I ask is because I need some specific lenses and I bet there are hundreds of cinemas across the world who have the ones I need sitting on a shelf, but they are not necessarily advertising them for sale.

It would be great if people each posted a list of what spare lenses they have in their booths in a dedicated thread, and those in need can browse through and perhaps offer swaps up for any specific ones they need. I for example have a load of lenses which are for much longer throws than we have, which I'd be happy to swap.

I'm looking for some specific sizes (2 x 37.5mm, 1 x 70mm, 1 x 40mm) and it's obviously proving very difficult with only the For Sale thread and ebay etc to help.

If anyone thinks this is a good idea, or otherwise has any of the lenses I require, post here or email me on andyjenkin@mail.com.

Thanks!

Andy

Posted by Fredrik Sandstrom (Member # 8171) on 07-17-2015, 08:43 AM:

Hi Andy,

I have an extra 70mm (ISCO-Göttingen Super-Kiptar 2/70) with heavy marks on the barrel from rough handling, but optically just fine. Could use a 130mm or 135mm.

Posted by Andy Jenkin (Member # 8332) on 07-22-2015, 09:36 AM:

Does anyone have 2 x 42.5mm lenses available, or just 1 even?

Thanks,

Andy

Posted by Andy Jenkin (Member # 8332) on 07-22-2015, 01:33 PM:

*Please ignore the post above, I can no longer edit it!*

I've run some more tests today and the lenses I actually need are as follows:

1 x 45mm
1 x 52.5mm or 55mm

Please let me know if anyone can help with either or both!

Thanks,

Andy