Cheap lens in a Compur 2 shutter?

[Jeff Bannow]

Thinking of harvesting a Compur 2 shutter for mounting a 14" RD Artar a la Kerry Thallmann.

Any thoughts on a lens that came in Compur 2 that's cheap / worthless? I just need a good shutter and can use the glass for a paperweight.

[Jason Greenberg Motamedi]

Not cheap and worthless, but the first one which comes to mind is a 240mm Symmar convertible. Note however that while the earlier issues were placed in a Compur 2, the later ones were mounted in a number 3 shutter, so be careful before you buy.

[E. von Hoegh]

270 Tele Arton from the late 50s to very early 60s.

[Fotoguy20d]

I believe I have Kodak anastigmats which are mounted in dial set compur 2s. Not worthless but cheap enough. Good shutter probably only after a CLA. Ditto a Tele-Xenar.

dan

[Jeff Bannow]

Thanks for the tips! Rim set would be preferable too.

[E. von Hoegh]

Have you looked at Ilex or Wollensak shutters? Probably easier to find.

[Jeff Bannow]

Have you looked at Ilex or Wollensak shutters? Probably easier to find.

Certainly an option, though I would want something small (fits on a technika board) and most importantly light weight.

[Bill_1856]

Compur 2 sucks!

[Jeff Bannow]

Compur 2 sucks!

You make an amazingly good point. :)

[E. von Hoegh]

Compur 2 sucks!

Whatever gave you that idea? Mine is reliable and accurate, just like every other Compur or Compound shutter I have.

[Ole Tjugen]

Angulon 165mm, but that's a "special" for wide-angle. And some Symmar 180mm f:5.6

[Paul Ewins]

The 240/420 Symmar is the usual victim for a Compur 2 donation. Do be careful that this is the correct version asthe Compur 2 comes in a variety of incompatible sizes.

[Len Middleton]

Compur 2 sucks!

YMMV, but no issues with mine the 355mm f9 Repro-Claron is mounted in...

[John Schneider]

Thinking of harvesting a Compur 2 shutter for mounting a 14" RD Artar a la Kerry Thallmann.

I have that lens, and I must agree that it's a gem. I also have to agree with Kerry's assessment that it probably wouldn't be worth doing again. That shutter was NOS so it has a good long life yet. Most Compur 2's I've seen are rather ragged, and btw there are several (3-4+?) varieties of Compur 2, all with different cell threadings, so make sure you get the particular Compur 2 you're looking for. The cells from a 14" Artar will require custom adapters for any shutter, so that is a big cost regardless. Since the weight difference is rather small (especially if your 14" has a brass barrel), I would suggest using a modern Copal 3 (including the 3S), which is easier to find and in my experience much more reliable than most Compur 2s (the NOS ones excepted of course).

[Jeff Bannow]

I have that lens, and I must agree that it's a gem. I also have to agree with Kerry's assessment that it probably wouldn't be worth doing again.

The cost does seem to be adding up - If I put $250 into buying a shutter, and then a couple hundred for mounting, another $50 for a shutter overhaul, then it seems a little expensive.

I'm having trouble finding an alternate lens though. I want something in the 360mm range, and really light.

[Jeff Bannow]

Thanks all. I think I've deveoped an alternate plan (http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?94888-Advice-lightweight-14-quot-or-360mm-lens-for-4x5).