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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    A few years ago I purchased an APO lanthar 150mm for $300 due to the poor condition of the coating. I dropped it with John Van Stelton to be recoated. He did fine work.

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    Here's the link for John Van Stelton at Focal Point, it's not easy to find even with Google

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    Lens de-/re- cementing and/or coating

    Now that SK Grimes doesn't do lens de-/re- cementing and Focal Point/John Van Stelten is closed for good, who do you recommend? Thanks!

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    Does anyone know of a good replacement for focal point now that John has retired?

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    Quote Originally Posted by 8x10 user View Post
    Does anyone know of a good replacement for focal point now that John has retired?
    I've not tried: https://www.ducloslenses.com Worth a shot, I guess. Feedback appreciated.
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    Re: Lens de-/re- cementing and/or coating

    Quote Originally Posted by duncancmt View Post
    Now that SK Grimes doesn't do lens de-/re- cementing and Focal Point/John Van Stelten is closed for good, who do you recommend? Thanks!
    See also this thread:
    http://www.largeformatphotography.in...hing-recoating

    https://www.ducloslenses.com
    http://www.jeffbridges.com/perception.html "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right."

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    Quote Originally Posted by Carsten Wolff View Post
    I've not tried: https://www.ducloslenses.com Worth a shot, I guess. Feedback appreciated.
    Unfortunately, it appears that they don't do still camera lenses, based upon their FAQ page. I was hoping that they'd be an option.

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    Quote Originally Posted by MultiFormat Shooter View Post
    Unfortunately, it appears that they don't do still camera lenses, based upon their FAQ page. I was hoping that they'd be an option.
    Based on the fact that they have to make a tool which reproduces the entire surface of a specific lens, I doubt that the costs involved would have been attractive to the great majority here!

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    Re: Who does lens polishing/recoating?

    A lens is a lens and asking is cheap. Not all cine lenses are tiny.

    Ask Duclos what they can do for you and the price.

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    Re: Lens de-/re- cementing and/or coating

    I asked Duclos about one of my lenses, and they said no, they just work on cine lenses.
    "I love my Verito lens, but I always have to sharpen everything in Photoshop..."

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