Every time i say to myself, i have to stop collecting stuff, but this one i couldn't resist......
The lens is dated between 1850 - 1860 so more than 150 years old.
A beautiful example of perfect handcraft.
The bayonet system makes this a rapidly convertible portrait/landscape lens.
The lens has a focal length of about 8" and it's speed is about f 3.8
unfortunately it has no flange, so if somebody could help me finding one i would be more than grateful !
Thread diameter is 88,6 mm.
I made you some pictures to show how the ingenious lens works.
Standard portrait situation
fast opening with bajonet
It has a double lens cap which can be taken apart.
One for the portrait lens and a smaller one for the land scape lens
One for the portrait lens and a smaller one for the land scape lens
Here you can see the aparture rings which were used in very early lenses
Mounted as a landscape lens including the smaller lens cap mounted at the front
Small Collection???? :) Mooie vondst!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenohhhh)))
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have this same lens and I was confused why the rack and pinion motion does not control anything on the lens? Does your control focus?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMine is missing the lens cap and mounting flange as well.
Thanks
Mike
Hello MIke,
Verwijderenyes mine works fine.
Alex