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I'm reopening this thread because I've discovered a couple of things about this lens that I overlooked 12 years ago. I was looking through my lenses and rediscovered this lens tucked away behind many...

Steve, I have two Ars lenses. One is a "Little Ars" the other seems to be a prototype as it does not have the aperture scale but I don't completely remember. It's 456mm I think. I'll need to dig it...

Nice image, is the lens sharp? Can you post a scan of this image once it has dried? Or can you scan the negative and post it as well? Thanks

Here's a tintype taken with a Beach Series A 12" f4.5. Shot wide open. Format is 5x7.135084

Looks like a Dialyte variation. Should cover 8x10. Looking forward to the examples.

I'm certainly curious to see. I will also check coverage on my Heliostigmat and report back.

Post a picture of it and an example taken with it. What does it cover?

Yes, it has an aperture that goes from f2 to f12.5.

Hi Steven, Thanks for the info. Serial # is 235419. All best and Happy Holidays, Geoff

There was a thread about this lens some months back seeking information from the owner. The lens recently showed up on eBay and I purchased it. It's a very large and heavy lens but was able to...

Yes, myself included!

Steve, I have used them on several occasions and also for wet plate. They are very effective, especially when photographing older folk.

Have you looked at the work of Richard Learoyd? http://fraenkelgallery.com/artists/richard-learoyd

He's shooting 1:1 on Cibachrome and making direct positives, if I'm not mistaken. I think I...

Hi Steven, Received the stereo set today and just reading through this thread again. I'll add the following information about my set. There is no (S) on the cells or the barrel. More interesting, the...

Just found this thread. Was looking for info on Darlot Jamin Trousse / Casket sets because just got this Stereo set. It hasn't arrived yet but hoping to get it soon. I was looking for stereo lens...

Emil,

Can you please check to see if any of your Kronars and Kronarette has a powered rear glass, especially the Kronarette since it has a clear glass. Thanks, Geoff

Steven, I think we need to look at these lenses in a different way. Of course I have the benefit of having many of these lenses to examine but to me it looks like there was development and...

I should also add that there is considerable construction differences between Plasticcas and the Wauckosin lenses I have. Waucks are much larger and heavier. I still need to take a look at the...

I meant to post in the other thread but there seems to be more interest here.

This is what I wrote on another thread about this class of lenses I also provided some pictures of the lenses:
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Steven, I'll respond in the other thread later this evening also after I've had a chance to examine my Kronars, though I'm waiting for the latest one to arrive. I did make a post with images with...

Steve, I would say the Kronar is not a true duplicate of the Plasticca. I now have three Kronars and not one has the yellow filter. The one I just purchased, from the pictures, looks like it has it's...

How about a Kodak 18" Wide Field Ektar? Works great on my 12x20 with movements, should cover 16x20.

I have one and from what I remember it is a Verito type. I'll try to dig it out and look at the lens configuration. It should be two plus one.

There is a thread I posted showing results with this exact lens but can't locate it.

We need to find that advert. There is no remnant of a yellow tint to the clear glass on either lens. It is possible that the rear glass could be a part of a greater trousse set. Or perhaps the rear...

Steven, I was able to find my 600mm / f4 Wauckosin. It has the serial #16034. It has a rear single glass which has zero power and no yellow tint. I should note that the rear glass is not as recessed...

I was aware of the O. Simon Kronar / Kronarette connection but curious as to where it went from there. Still so much to discover.

I have a soft spot for Plasticcas in any form, every pun intended. I'll dig out the 600mm and make the comparison and provide any information I find. I'm also curious to test this 500mm without the...

Hi Steven, I bought the lens. It is much like a Plasticca. I have another one of these but 600mm and need to dig it out and compare with this 500mm. I'll check the construction and serial number and...

Hi RY,,

Found my Bodine. It's 11" focal length for 5x7.

Thanks, GB

Hi RY,

I have a Bodine but have forgotten the focal length. I'll check tomorrow and post the data here.

GB

Hi Russ, What's the focal length of your Bodine? Thanks, Geoff

You're welcome Will!

I made sure to get moderator approval before making the following post.

I'm sure many forum members remember Lens & Repro in NYC. They closed shop about a year ago after 50 years or so of being in...

Glad I could help.

I could not find your reference in the Vade. Perhaps you can quote it here. From what you indicate the Vade says, it sounds like the series V lens fits into the same flange as the series VII set so...

Very large Wollensak Velostigmat Series II 19 1/2 inch f4.5 soft focus lens. BIN $950 / 221365635573. Don't recall seeing one this large. Don't see it listed in any Wollensak catalogs.

Looks like bubble wrap was pressed against the surface for a period of time and left marks in the coating. Just a thought.

I'll just add that using a lens cap for a shutter can be tricky. I do a great deal of wet plate photography and taking the lens cap on and off incorrectly can cause camera shake, which is increased...

Last pic showing the Waterhouse stop that came with this lens. There is also a mount for disc stops that slips into the lens shade for use with the achromat. I purchased this lens a while back and...