New here and looking for lens advice

[neil poulsen]

The main thing is, Igor Camera accepts returns. Be sure to examine purchases when received. I once received from Igor's a triple convertible marked as excellent that had loose parts. I sent it back right away with no hassle. (Though, there was a grumble or two.)

I've made several acquisitions from Igor's and would do so again.

[Tin Can]

I second Igor

Do you know how to mount it without damage?

Buy the correct tool

Don't keep checking at top speed

Don't clean the lens unless you know how

Learn to listen to your shutter at shooting speed

Test fire the shutter just before you burn a sheet of film

[Califmike33]

I second Igor

Do you know how to mount it without damage?

Buy the correct tool

Don't keep checking at top speed

Don't clean the lens unless you know how

Learn to listen to your shutter at shooting speed

Test fire the shutter just before you burn a sheet of film

Thanks for the reply so I guess this guy is fairly known on eBay it makes me feel a little bit better even if I find something wrong with it he seems like he'll take it back but I have emailed them and he hasn't responded to any of my emails asking questions about the lens.

Well I've watched a couple videos on mounting it I know there's a retaining clip that holds it on doesn't seem that complicated but no I've never mounted a lens.

If it is not the condition that he claims it's in I will send it back. Waiting for a response from him I typically email people with questions about the item I'm buying I give them about 3 days to respond if they don't respond I typically don't buy stuff from people that don't answer questions.

[jnantz]

Don't clean the lens unless you know how

exactly, check for usual suspects, separation, mold &c, send it out for a CLA
usually lenses aren't overhauled before they are sold...
people will tell all sorts of ways to CLA a lens on your own with lighter fluid,
and oil distilled from the Toro they got for dinner the night before or whatever.
sometimes that does more harm than good, especially when they don't get their toro from
the ones who are known to sell to expert hobby CLA people and they don't include the sea weed salad!

YMMV

[Daniel Unkefer]

I know Igor and have purchased from him several times this last year. He does get some unique items. Usually I just call him he's a busy Guy
Some of his items he does CLA before selling. Best to ask

Here's his website:

http://igorcamera.com/

[xkaes]

Not only that, Igor's Camera Exchange was the first SPONSOR for my website -- the SUBCLUB -- over 25 YEARS ago!

http://www.subclub.org/

[Califmike33]

Glad to hear it guys it does say the lens had a CLA in 2021 which I guess that means they take it apart clean it whatever which seems good.

I think I'm going to go ahead and buy it there are cheaper lenses out there in the 210 mm but I think the when I'm looking at seems very good and from the links you guys have sent me about reading about lenses it seems like a good lens.

[Califmike33]

Tried to call him off of his website phone number is disconnected can't figure out how to purchase off of his website when I find the lens and I click on it it doesn't do anything.

[Bernice Loui]

This the lens?
Sinaron S / Rodenstock APO Sironar-N 210/5.6 #10841546, MC, 72*, black Copal #1, caps, CLA'd 2021, Mint- $425.
http://www.igorcamera.com/rodenstock...mat_lenses.htm

"CLA'd 2021" means Clean, Lube, Adjust in 2021.. shutter should be good to go. IMO, worth the cost as a know good shutter is a problem and frustration reducer..


Igor camera's contact info:
Igor's Camera Exchange
34194 Aurora Road, Suite 119
Cleveland, OH 44139
USA

Office: 440 248-8604

Mobile: 216 407-6446

E-mail: igorcamera@roadrunner.com

Call via phone or email. Upon order they will likely request contact via email to confirm order and shipping info.

Make it so, then make images..


Bernice

Tried to call him off of his website phone number is disconnected can't figure out how to purchase off of his website when I find the lens and I click on it it doesn't do anything.

[Daniel Unkefer]

Tried to call him off of his website phone number is disconnected can't figure out how to purchase off of his website when I find the lens and I click on it it doesn't do anything.

Send him an email, after I talk to him and confirm he has something I want, he sends me a PAYPAL invoice to pay. Usually a day later I have the stuff, although I am not that far away. He might be at a camera show today, or out buying? Or resting Igor is a good guy to know. Try Monday morning calling, I'll bet he answers. He doesn't have point-n-click buying.