stephen solar Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey guys and gals, this is my first post but i've been getting a lot out of this forum. I just bought an isco integrated 2x anamorphic ultra mc 100mm f2. I want to get some opinions on this lens and its capabilities. Also, What kind of adaptor would work with nikon and panny glass with a gh2? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Appelt Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Stephen, this is a cinema projection lens, not intended for filming. It has no iris to control exposure, and the minimum focus distance will not allow for closeups. If you want to use the anamorphic part only, it has to be adapted to your spherical prime lens. For 35mm anamorphic projection, it's a fine high quality lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 This one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ISCO-Integrated-Anamorphic-2x-Ultra-MC-100mm-F2-Projector-Lens-35mm-70mm-Wide-/200916534490?nma=true&si=JT4MLId5nlogxPWYWO86CGISq5s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 It's clearly described as a projection lens. While there were 'scope lenses intended for dual camera/projector use- they had focusing racks and large rear elements to minimise vignetting- such as my Kowa 8Z, this isn't one of them. It's quite unsuitable for use on a camera unless,as Christian says, you have the cylindrical element remounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen solar Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks guys, so can i just unscrew the lens and use a clamp to attack to a taking lense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerg Polzfusz Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) Hi, when it's the lens from Mark's ebay-link: Focussing range is limited to "from 5m / 17ft to infinity". Hence -even when it's possible to unscrew the anamorphic part- I doubt that the anamorphic part can be used seriously in making a film or video. As the seller claimed that redrockmicro is selling an adapter: Why don't you ask him? (I haven't found such an adapter on redrockmicro's webpage - hence the seller is most likely lying. Not to mention that the Isco is sold as "100mm" while the pics show a "110mm"-lens. Therefore you should think about cancelling the trade and getting either an "integrated lens" that's made for cameras or an "anamorphic attachment" that can be used for both projectors and cameras and that cost a fraction of that Isco....) Jörg Edited May 21, 2013 by Joerg Polzfusz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen solar Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Jorg, Thank you for that, you're the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan doyle Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) redstan makes the best adapter clamps has options for massive range of lens. redstan.com or ebay all of these more compact optics work on digital. screw off back optic so you have front anamorphic section and put a 50mm on camera if you are getting vignetting put a longer camera lens on or try a smaller sensor camera Edited May 24, 2013 by alan doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen solar Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks for the advice Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Chang Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 redstan makes the best adapter clamps has options for massive range of lens. redstan.com or ebay all of these more compact optics work on digital. screw off back optic so you have front anamorphic section and put a 50mm on camera if you are getting vignetting put a longer camera lens on or try a smaller sensor camera You also have options at rapidotechnology.com, where you can find illustrations on how to setup different anamorphic lenses with the main adapter. It is re-useable, where you would find it's a much cheaper solution if you have multiple anamorphic lenses, and you like to switch them on the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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