As not all members of this list have also subscribed to the MetRec mailing list
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/metrec), I will repeat my latest message
regarding Computar lenses here.

Best,
Sirko

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sirko Molau" <sirko@...>
To: "MetRec Mailing List" <metrec@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 12:01 AM
Subject: Computar lenses


> Folks,
>
> as was announced earlier on this list, the aspherical Computar lenses with
> f/0.8, that are used by most video observers, were discontinued by the
> manufacturer. Unfortunately, it seems that most resellers run out of these
> lenses
> quickly, and even at EBAY they have become rare. I checked a number of
addresses
> in Germany, U.K. and the States, but was not successful.
>
> Well, in the end I was! I successfully ordered an 3.8mm and an 8mm DC type
lens
> from www.brandtoys.com, even at very competitive prices (about half what they
> used to cost in Germany!):
> 3.8mm f/0.8: US$ 145
> (http://www.brandtoyz.com/p-45519-computar-hg3808fcs-l.aspx)
> 8mm f/0.8: US$ 140
> (http://www.brandtoyz.com/p-45529-computar-hg0808fcs-l.aspx)
>
> From the 6mm lens they only offer the more expensive video type lens:
> 6mm f/0.8: US$ 160
> (http://www.brandtoyz.com/p-45528-computar-hg0608afcs.aspx)
>
> The only unfortunate thing - it was almost impossible for me to order the
lenses
> from abroad. Be aware that they only accept credit cards issued in the US,
> PayPal payments with an PayPal verified address, and int'l money orders.
>
> Anyway, as this may be one of the last resellers for Computar lenses, you
should
> not wait if you intend to get some of these.
>
> Best,
> Sirko
>
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