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[Mark Sperry]

I just picked up a Classic Pro AKA 4008zm from Pro8mm.  I'm wondering how other lenses that are C mount do on it, specifically even some of the industrial surveillance camera lenses.  I've got my eye on a Computar 6mm 1.2 and I'm trying to find a 3.5mm lens that will work well with it.

 

Are there any compatibility issues that I will run into either from differences in flange distance or something like that?  Does anyone have a specific recommendation?

 

Thanks!

[Will Montgomery]

The advantage of those lenses is that the camera will be very light and easy to use. However, it is really not that sharp compared to the stock lens with the 4008. Since those lenses are so inexpensive I would suggest trying it for fun. When you spend the money on such a good Super 8 camera you usually want a high quality lens with it otherwise you could have bought a $10 camera.

[Mark Sperry]

Thanks Will!  I know it probably won't be as good as the Angie 8-64/1.9 I have coming, but I'm looking for wides here.  Since I don't have the optivaron the 6/1.2 I just won on a fleabay auction should at least help.  Choices are slim...

 

Thank you Glenn!  I will look for those Century lenses.  Can you possibly tell me what the collimation process entails?  What would a place like Du-All charge for that service?  I know my zoom comes pre collimated to my Classic Pro, so that would should be good.

[Andries Molenaar]

Pre collimated???  Clearly a demonstration what nonsens they produce. They must be laughing their balls off. There is no purpose for collimating without the actual camera connected to the lens.

 

Also considering that Super-8 film flies through an air-channel with considerable play this collimation is heavily overrated.

 

Considering the modern prime focus C-mount you need to be sure that they are C mount and not CS mount. Some sellers really have no idea. CS will never work.

Edited by Andries Molenaar, 01 May 2015 - 08:55 AM.

[Mark Sperry]

Well I bought the lens and the camera at the same time so yes, they collimated lens to the camera.  

 

I know what CS mount lenses are and I know they won't work.

[Mark Sperry]

I guess a follow up question would be, how about just wide angle converters?  Optical quality doesn't have to be amazing.  I use this stuff pretty creatively after all.  Soft corners aren't the end of the world to me.  And trust me, my brides benefit but a little softening.  :-)