[Konvas] need help with an ANGENIEUX LENS >>.. Olivier

[Olivier]

Thanks rita, the problem … here no insurance for equipment ! 
and this lens was for rental purposes so now nobody want rent it in this condition … 
ooops . 

if you know somebody in USA who can have the front element i can replace it myself . 

bests, thanks, olivier . 


El 29/09/2015, a las 11:38, "Speedbird at acousticturtle.plus.com" <speedbird at acousticturtle.plus.com> escribió:

> Olivier
> 
> Thankyou for sending photos.
> 
> This is a very nice lens.  Before I make enquiries for a front element are you sure that you want to replace it.  In my opinion the damage does not effect the image and is outside of the frame.

> Personally, I will leave alone unless you want to sell it which means that it will have to be replaced to maintain its value. A replacement front element will difficult to track down even in Paris!

> This lens is no longer in production so you will have trace a salvage lens just to obtain the front element. But it is possible. I suggest you claim for a new lens from your insurance and keep the old one working as a "B" lens.  
> 
> There are not that many "Movie" lens repair shops in Europe these days, even rental houses are finding it difficult getting their lenses repaired which is good for you as they may have scrapped a similar lens.  
> 
> If you are happy with the images then leave it alone. There is slight distortion on your lens thread but looks useable. It's obvious that compression to place on the side of the element and not directly on the front which is a good thing.
> 
> Just got back from Venice so my head is not up to speed!!!
> 
> RIta 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On 29 Sep 2015, at 16:42, Speedbird at acousticturtle.plus.com <speedbird at acousticturtle.plus.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Olivier
>> 
>> Sorry to hear about your lens. All depends on which Angie you are referring. Send me a photo and I will see if I have a spare element.
>> 
>> Rita
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On 29 Sep 2015, at 16:32, Olivier <olivierauverlau at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all , i have send with pictures a problem with my angenieux lens , BIG crash on the front lens glass …
>>> but message was not post due to the pictures . 
>>> please , can somebody give me info ? i can send pictures of the damage in other mail . 
>>> 
>>> Or moderator, please post my mail on the group, 
>>> THANKS . 
>>> 
>>> bests …
>>> 
>>> Olivier
>>> olivierauverlau at gmail.com
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