I have 2 G-Clarons one in a Copal 1, and the other in a Copal 3. I plan to sell the Copal3 which belonged to my lately deceased friend and I'm trying to get money for his survivor.
I have 2 G-Clarons one in a Copal 1, and the other in a Copal 3. I plan to sell the Copal3 which belonged to my lately deceased friend and I'm trying to get money for his survivor.
Thanks, Jim.
Any way to compare their specs, especially image circle?
Lachlan.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
I couldn't measure the 355/11 image circle I had,
A repair shop in Osaka, Japan, advertises the image circle of the 355mm f11 as the same 444mm as the f9 version.
I can't entirely agree with this repair shop's opinion, but the image circle is wide.
This is a picture of the G-Claron lens I have.
It might be helpful to compare the size and shape of the lenses.
The filter diameter of the 355/11 is 67mm, the same as the 305.
It is my personal opinion and it has not been confirmed, but I think that the 355mm f11 version may be a limited edition for East Asian orders.
Or, it is highly likely that it was made to order for a special purpose.
The 355/11 lenses came with a shutter fitted from the factory.
The regularity of serial numbers for lenses and shutters is the same. It's just my guess anyway.
Again, don't buy the 355mm on eBay. It's a fake sale.
I reported this fake listing, but they don't seem to be taking any action.
Last edited by anoikodomeo; 25-Jan-2023 at 05:29. Reason: image size
I measured the image circle of 355/11 today.
It measures approximately 440-450mm at infinity.
The 355/9 lens image circle is 444mm.
The image circles of both lenses seem to be the same or similar.
Interesting. Was that based on “acceptably sharp” or something else?
Given the f9’s MASSIVE I/C, wondering whether the f11 has a smaller one. Guess we’d need a side-by-side comparison.
Lachlan.
You miss 100% of the shots you never take. -- Wayne Gretzky
Not trying to hijack the this thread, however I have a 355 G-Claron f/9. I believe it is an older variant S/N 11 081 143 and is quite compact. What is unusual about this lens is the barrel threads are larger than a Copal 1 and smaller than a Copal 3. So I have a 355 G-Claron that I cannot readily screw into a shutter. Does anyone know anything about this version?
-Joshua
I don't have a 355/9, but I own a 305mm.
The 305mm has an image circle wide enough to cover 11x14.
The Schneider catalog specifies the image circle of 305mm as 381mm.
From my measurements, the 355/11 has a larger image circle than the 305/9.
The 305mm measures 380-390mm and the 355/11 measures 440-450mm.
Of course, I can't guarantee that the measurements are very accurate,
but I think the 355/11 certainly seems to have a similar image circle to the 355/9.
This result is the result of focusing at infinity.
If anyone has owned both the 355/9 and 355/11 lenses,
I'd appreciate it if you could share your comparison results.
Last edited by anoikodomeo; 17-Mar-2023 at 02:38.
Your lens is recorded in the production lists as a prototype ("muster"), one of a batch of three produced on 28 January 1969. Interestingly there is also a batch of three prototype 355/9 S-Clarons produced on the next day. I've no idea what an S-Claron was meant to be.
Paul,
That's actually pretty cool! Can I ask where you found that information? I would be interested in seeing some technical data on the lens if it exists. The lens has a lot of haze in it. I was considering getting it overhauled. Your input makes me want to do that more.
-Joshua
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