bluesdrummer715 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I actually acquired an iscorama lens attachment, but unsure of really what I have? The only number I have around the front lens casing is 4136397 any help on information would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulio Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I cant tell exactly what you have unless you show the front, someone else here probably can. My guess is a Nikon mount as it looks a little different to mine. Iscoramas are special in that as far non cine anamorphics go, they are probably the best balance of function, features and quality of optics. Congrats on acquiring one. They are quite rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesdrummer715 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I did post a pic, I think in the wrong section? EOSHD about an hour and a half ago. It shows the front on lens with all the writing and numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulio Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 There is only one picture above and its a side profile. I don't know where you posted the other picture sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roccoforte Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Does anyone know a price history of the Iscoramas? Right now they seem to be at least $4000. How much were they brand new? What about a decade ago? Curious. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulio Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 "Tony wilson" could answer that. My understanding is they were not cheap when they came out due to complexity of building them, thus why no one can make a comparable modern anamorphic at a reasonable price. You don't want to know the price from a decade ago, or even 3 years ago, it will make you weep :) roccoforte and Rcorrell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesdrummer715 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/3434-looking-for-year-and-model-this-iscorama-is-new-to-photgraphy/ This is my other post with the pic of the front of the lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 You don't want to know the price from a decade ago, or even 3 years ago, it will make you weep :) It does. Those (rare) 'I've found an isco in a barn sale' and 'my friend gave me this for pennies' posts make me go nuts. The chance of winning the lottery is probably bigger :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bannister Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Im probably not 100% sure but I have that lens as well but my taking lens that comes with it is in M42 pentax mount not Fmout which is what you have and what i wish I had lol. The lens is from around 1968 and most likely single coated which makes it a desirable lens to have for sure. Great find, i dont want to know what you paid or it would probably make me upset knowing it compared to what I paid as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony wilson Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 it is worth good money if in great optical and physical condition. if you are un sure about condition get a service from bernie o at 16.9 it will keep the value high as he is a motion picture camera and lens service tech. that looks like it is from late 60s early 70s nice vintage something this old should have the a helicoid clean and regrease and alignment check. the iscorama 54 was 1400 german dm in the late 80s used mainly by super 8 shooters the cameras cost 200-300 so that gives you an idea of it's high cost.the best camera at the time was the leicina special at 500 dm so big bucks for a lens only used sometimes. the advantage of iscorama is the original 1958 design covered 35mm format as it was design for stills cameras so edge to edge performance is simply superb for the time even today stick that on the movie camera that shot the last bond movie and it will out resolve the sensor. do not take it apart or mess with it to much a lot of iscorama have issues. do not give it to a mate or a local repair guy that would be lunatic. the smaller and more advanced movie cameras get the more this type of lens will be sort after. roccoforte 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesdrummer715 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well got a reply from an Optical Engineer from Pasadena, CA. and here is his reply I have a call into Schneider (they own Isco now) to see what the serial number designates. Have you shot or seen one of these? The first time I held one I said what a rip, it's' all plastic. But then I shot with it and wow! There is nothing like them. I am an optical engineer and around all sorts of lens everyday - cooke's, angenieux, zeiss, etc, and nothing shoots like them. I believe the lens is from the late 60's this is the original Iscorama. No multicoating and it flares beautifully. As for a selling price? I'd say any where from $2500 to possibly $5000 and as with everything condition is everything. The pics you sent, were very good, and the lens looks in Excellent condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioskop.Inc Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 The reply you got, from the Optical Engineer, was absolutely correct & if you're thinking of selling it then those are the prices you should be expecting. A non-MC Iscorama in good condition is like gold dust - you could basically name your price & you'd get someone buying it. As no one has really answered your initial question, this is what the lens does: an Iscorama shoots anamorphic pictures/video - think widescreen images, like at the cinema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesdrummer715 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thanks much for the post A.M. from Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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