Hello,
I need some help and guidance.
I purchased a Kodak Anastigmat 152mm f7.7 in barrel - at least that was it was advertised as.
I have received the lens and of course it is in the wrong barrel.
The barrel looks like one for a Kodak f6.3 tessar/anastigmat.
The front cell does not fit the barrel i.e. if screwed in it will touch the iris and prevent the blades from opening.
The rear cell fits perfectly.
I was going to return it but the shipping cost already paid plus the cost of shipping back does not help. Instead I have elected to accept a partial refund from the vendor.
The barrel and the cells are in very good condition. The front cell serial shows mid five digit number.
The front cell is of similar diameter than an Ektar 203mm. I.e. it screws in a Supermatic 2 shutter.
The rear cells not quite.
What do I need to try to identified the barrel and look for possibly the right f6.3 cells.
There are No.2, No.4 and of course B&L made or Zeiss made, each I think with their own numbering system so it looks somewhat like a shot in the dark.
I will also try to shoot the lens by reversing the lens cells front to back, assuming that a symmetrical design allows for such as I was really looking forward to the 152mm dialyte.
It could also be that the distance between the two cells is totally off as it is after all the wrong barrel.
Thanks in advance fro any help.
Cheers,
Luc
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