G-claron 355 mm

[fujinonA]

Is this a good lens to fit in a #3 copal shutter or it is a different beast?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

I would like to know if there are any differences with this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...519430490&rd=1


they looks similar.
Thank you

[Donald Miller]

The first one is barrel mount and the second is mounted in a shutter. The 355 is an excellent lens. It will cover 12X20 format.

[herb]

If you are going to get the 355 mounted into a copal #3, Grimes gets $475 for the shutter plus mounting. I do not think it is a direct fit, and if not, you are talking probably in the $500 range for labor. see the S.K. Grimes web site, or call them.

[Peter De Smidt]

Some fit directly into a #3 shutter, and others don't. I had one that didn't. You'd have to ask schneider or SK Grimes if the one in question does fit directly. In my opinion they're are better options than spending the $500 on having it mounted. (For example, I bought a 420 Fujinon L mint in shutter for $200 from a reputable dealer. For 8x10 work, I'm very pleased with the lens.)

[lee]

the newer 355 g clarons fit directly into a copal #3 without any problems some of the older ones dont fit

lee\c

[fujinonA]

Thanks folks.
I will see if to buy one or not.

[colivet]

Mine didn't fit but Steve Grimes shop did the thing for me an it looks factory made. It is my best lens.

[Neil Poulsen]

My hesitation on the 355 without shutter would be more with the seller, only a single feedback. Could be high risk. I don't work with low feedback sellers unless they're near enough for me to close the deal personally.