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.