I have two copies of the Ektar 105mm lens in Flash Supermatic shutters. This is the Heliar-type lens with a great look both open and stopped down. It will cover 6x9 with movements (I never found out how far); it doesn't cover 4x5 best as I know. Metal front cover, Kodak 35mm film canister top rear cover, on both.
Both lenses have clean glass. A little dust inside the groups, clean coatings and minimal/no marks. One is from 1949 (ES) and the second is from 1953 (RM). I have seen no difference between the two lenses in actual photographs, nor in physical condition.
The shutters have been stripped down, cleaned, lubed, and adjusted. Speeds are good and stable (flash sync was not adjusted, so no guarantees there).
One lens has a retaining ring, one has a flange (which I used upside down as a retaining ring).
Price: $160 obo, inlcuding shipping (US) and paypal. Either lens. First buyer will also get the slip-on series 6 adapter for this lens with a 44-52 adapter ring and a small lens hood.
I also have an SK Grimes mounting flange for this shutter size. The diameter of the shutter threads is 1.37"/34.8mm. Very nicely made and finsihed item (some scratches on back of flange which disappear in use). $15 shipped/pp.
Both lenses have clean glass. A little dust inside the groups, clean coatings and minimal/no marks. One is from 1949 (ES) and the second is from 1953 (RM). I have seen no difference between the two lenses in actual photographs, nor in physical condition.
The shutters have been stripped down, cleaned, lubed, and adjusted. Speeds are good and stable (flash sync was not adjusted, so no guarantees there).
One lens has a retaining ring, one has a flange (which I used upside down as a retaining ring).
Price: $160 obo, inlcuding shipping (US) and paypal. Either lens. First buyer will also get the slip-on series 6 adapter for this lens with a 44-52 adapter ring and a small lens hood.
I also have an SK Grimes mounting flange for this shutter size. The diameter of the shutter threads is 1.37"/34.8mm. Very nicely made and finsihed item (some scratches on back of flange which disappear in use). $15 shipped/pp.
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