Lucian Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hi, I'm thinking of getting one of these and wanted to hear from any owners. I use my iscorama 36 handheld with small cmount lenses, at times I am concerned that the front thread of the cmount lens could give way and kill my isco. Does having one of these on more robustly connect the the two? any other pros/cons? have one you want to sell? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcorrell Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 i saw a couple floating around on ebay a month or so ago. If anything check redstan's ebay store and see what he has up.. BTW this might be obvious news to you, but hey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Genheimer Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I don't have his Isco clamp specifically, but I have another of his anamorphic clamp sets (front and rear). As I understand, all his clamps are exact-fit to specific lens models. Mine fit perfectly, and are the best quality out there, bar none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis.zach Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 There's nothing better than the Redstan clamps on this planet. The End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks! yes I agree the quality is great, I had one when I had a Kowa. $150 is a lot for a metal ring though. I'm trying to remember if it will make the join between the lens and adapter more secure than just using step rings. The iscorama can spin independently so it does not need a clamp for alignment, likewise adding/removing step rings gives you the closest possible mating between lens and adapter. To that end the only benefit of using a clamp with an iscorama would be security if it adds more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cineman1 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 The latest Redstan adapter for the Iscorama 36 is fully adjustable in terms of the distance from the rear anamorphic element and the front of your taking lens. It uses an interior threaded design to achieve this. Very useful and extremely high quality. Also very stable and closer to $100 if I recall correctly. I own one...and you can to, while they last. It was available on the Redstan website the last time I checked. Any of the adapters you find there are top quality, very stable and custom fit. Worth the money in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcorrell Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 here is your chance buddy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Redstan-ISCO-Iscorama-Variable-Lens-Adapter-Brand-New-/271571274671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3ae8cbaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 $150 for the clamp? that guy is dreaming. They can bought brand new from Alan for less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I like my way of adapting, no bulky nuts, light and cheapest. If you are interested, check my gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Truong Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I have a brand new one for sale if you're interested, sold my iscorama before I could even use it. PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gj91 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 These are the best clamps you can buy. The locking ring makes sure nothing falls out and top notch work. I have bought a couple from him and pretty good to deal with. Even bought one of the Tokina +1 lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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