Has anyone here ever had a lens retrofitted by Alpa? I read in one of their publications that they offer this service, but can't find anyone that has made use of it.
If you have, was it pretty straightforward to do (via a dealer I'm hoping), and how much did it cost? Did it take long? Would you go down that road again or just sell the lens and re-buy it pre-mounted? I know Cambo are in the $1k - $1.5k range depending on the type of mount, and Arca (R-line) are around the $1k mark - so I'd imagine/guess Alpa charge around about $2k per lens.
The reason I ask is that I have my eye on an STC, but only if I can get my 35mm and 60mm lenses remounted.
Thanks in advance (would be great if Thierry was still here as part of Alpa to answer these questions).
Jim
If you have, was it pretty straightforward to do (via a dealer I'm hoping), and how much did it cost? Did it take long? Would you go down that road again or just sell the lens and re-buy it pre-mounted? I know Cambo are in the $1k - $1.5k range depending on the type of mount, and Arca (R-line) are around the $1k mark - so I'd imagine/guess Alpa charge around about $2k per lens.
The reason I ask is that I have my eye on an STC, but only if I can get my 35mm and 60mm lenses remounted.
Thanks in advance (would be great if Thierry was still here as part of Alpa to answer these questions).
Jim