Frank Petronio
3-Dec-2006, 20:56
I just picked up a user 135/3.5 Xenotar on fleabay and, in lustful anticipation, I am searching for any practical advice. The first being what size shutter do you think that is and where might I find a flange (and caps would be nice).
If anyone already has one and wouldn't mind sharing the measurements I can probably get caps from Schneider and hunt the internet for the right flange.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270063836724
I will probably stick this onto a Sinar for now, but there is a part of me who would like to pick up a nice side RF Crown Graphic and rig it up with the "speed" lens. If anyone has done this already, the one key question is, "Can you close the camera with the lens mounted?" Because if you can't then it is a moot point.
Mmmm....portraits with the 135/3.5 wide open. Get ready for some honking big distorted noses and other body parts.
If anyone already has one and wouldn't mind sharing the measurements I can probably get caps from Schneider and hunt the internet for the right flange.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270063836724
I will probably stick this onto a Sinar for now, but there is a part of me who would like to pick up a nice side RF Crown Graphic and rig it up with the "speed" lens. If anyone has done this already, the one key question is, "Can you close the camera with the lens mounted?" Because if you can't then it is a moot point.
Mmmm....portraits with the 135/3.5 wide open. Get ready for some honking big distorted noses and other body parts.