Lenses for Kodak Ektagraphic III AMT Projector.

I just bought a Kodak Ektagraphic III AMT slide projector, and I don't like the Ektanar C lens that came with it. Can anyone suggest a good, SHARP lens for it. I asked earlier about this, and someone recommended a Buhl lens.

 

I looked for a Buhl on ebay, but I have no idea whether any of them would fit an Ektagraphic III. Please help!!!

 

Thanks.

 

EDIT: I found this one:

 

Buhl 7" (178mm) EFL f/3.5 lens for Kodak Ektagraphic 296-060 EUC Original Box | eBay

 

Is that a good lens? Thanks.

Edited August 9, 2020 by Vincent Peri

Vincent.

 

A Kodak mount lens is easy to spot since it will have a plastic gear rack on one side.

 

I have no affiliation with the seller, but in a quick look this looks promising Buhl 4.5 to 7.7 inch zoom lens for Kodak 35mm slide projector. Professional. | eBay

Vincent.

 

A Kodak mount lens is easy to spot since it will have a plastic gear rack on one side.

 

I have no affiliation with the seller, but in a quick look this looks promising Buhl 4.5 to 7.7 inch zoom lens for Kodak 35mm slide projector. Professional. | eBay

 

I was looking at that one, but it seems enormous. Not sure I want something that big LOL.

Fair enough on that-I'm actually tempted to grab it myself :) (let me know if you decide to not)

 

I use a 10.5", but it's honestly too long for home use(I usually end up setting the projector on the dining room table and projecting into the adjoining living room). Zooms often aren't as good as fixed focal lengths, but they are nice for home use in that you can match them better to different room sizes.

 

The better Kodaks honestly aren't terrible either. In some senses, they can perform better than a high dollar lens. Slides in paper or plastic mounts will usually "pop" when they get in front of the lamp. The Kodaks often have just the right amount of field curvature to offset this. A flatfield lens can actually at times give inferior results(unless you glass mount) than a curved field.

I went ahead and bought the 7" Buhl lens. I'll see how it performs, and if I like it, I'll keep it.