[LargeFormat] Bad Kodak Lens

[James Krysan]

Philip
Yes, it was the Symmar that gave a more contrasty
image.
I don't know the age but the shutter looks quite
recent. It is multicoated. The serial # is 14 173531;
perhaps someone understands that scheme well enough
date it.

I only have experience with the shorter hoods so I
can't comment on that.
Jim Krysan

--- philip lambert <philip.lambert@ntlworld.com>
wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Krysan" <jkrysan@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <largeformat@f32.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Bad Kodak Lens
> I assume the Symmar S gave the more contrasty image
> Would this be a recent Symmar?  - maybe the Apo was
> later.
>  My 6&3/8" Kodak Anastigmat is a bit short of
> contrast.  Would a deep
> bellows hood be an improvement over a conventional
> rubber one or would I be
> wasting time getting one?  They can be found
> sometimes on eBay.  Not much I
> can do with colour film to enhance contrast. Is this
> an argument for not
> buying old lenses? Philip
> 
> 
> > Incidentally, on some comparisions I did between
> the
> > Symmar and the Ektar (both lenses tested on same
> roll
> > of film) sharpness seemed not to be much of an
> issue,
> > but the contrast difference was dramatic.
> > I greatly enjoy your commentary.
> > Jim Krysan
> 
> 
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