[FS: OPTICS] Kowa 16-H with Rapido FMJ and FVD-16A

[Jordan Anthony Dudek]

I've uploaded a video with some test footage from around my neighborhood. The blue orbs/flares are coming from the 1958 Mir-1B 37mm. But you can see the Gold Flares from the Kowa 16-H.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Q7MPEOs38

I also shot some test footage around the office with a more modern lens, a DZO Vespid 35mm. For the 6k Pro, 37mm is the widest that's acceptable without vignetting. The 35mm shows some hard vignetting. https://youtu.be/7uGdfmkW_zw

I bought all of the items separately for $3,200, not including shipping, but was only used on one shoot. I love the look and vibe, but my work is moving more towards fast paced and autofocus. If you're looking for the anamorphic look on a budget, this is absolutely it. Comes with a 77mm to 49mm step up ring that attached to two Russian lenses I used, a Mir1B (37mm 2.8, 1958 edition) and Helios 44 (58mm f/2, 1959 edition). I can include those taking lenses for an additional charge.

I have also re-tuned the Kowa 16-H for optimal performance, so the Kowa 16-H does not have it's original housing on it, though the Rapido FMJ completely encases and protects the Kowa.

I can include the helios 44-2 housing that attaches directly to the FMJ Rapido housing.

I can add the Mir1B (37mm 2.8, 1958 edition) and Helios 44 (58mm f/2, 1959 edition) to the listing if you'd like, including an adapter to EF.

Only shipping to the lower 48 states in the US.

Asking $2,500 OBO including shipping.

You can find photos at the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yR5qA4SyukT_wXInmLzq71-DtbAnNAZJ?usp=sharing

 

[Josef Gatti]

Hey Jordan, very interested in this but not super familiar.

Is it possible to mount this onto a 80mm step up ring?

 

[Jordan Anthony Dudek]

Hey Josef! I think it should be entirely possible.

Here is a setup with a DZO Vespid, which has a 77mm thread: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKSr_t4qOGSi0Ur0qrMySqPz19IBYe4Y/view?usp=sharing

Here is a photo showing the front element of the Vespid compared to the rear element of the Kowa: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lmzqXCwW30e9I4kxAE3_SAA9ntwrwTG/view?usp=sharing

Which camera and lenses would you plan on using this set up with? For the 6k Pro 6:5 anamorphic mode, I've found that the 37mm is the widest it can go without hard vignetting.

 

[Jordan Anthony Dudek]

Bump

 

[Jordan Anthony Dudek]

Price Reduced: $2250

 

[Joe Cage]

Willing to sell the FVD-16A only?