Hello LF world. I am new to large format photography practicing wet plate ambrotypes and tintypes since last year. I've just aquired a great deal on my 1st 8x10 Korona upgrading from my 5x7 Ansco. I'm stumped by the lens that was included with my camera. I have searched the serial number, and other markings but I haven't been able to find an exact match on forums or "google" Hoping you'll help me with any info or insight to this lens if you know or have used it.
Lens is marked Turner-Reich Anast F.6 Ser II; Gundlach Manufacturing Corp
Serial# 213286 Rear element (which screws off) marked 21" Turner Reich with serial number 213286
The shutter is an Ilex No 4 Acme Synchro which includes the synchro shutter for flash bulbs which I wont be making use of. On it, there is a plate that appears to have three different sets of aperture settings (???)
This seems to be a convertible lens of sorts but I don't understand how to use it. Any insight on how to convert the lens for different uses would be greatly appreciated! Also, even though this is marked as 6.8, there is a lower stop that is unmarked. I'm wondering if this is actually a 4.5? All the best and many thanks!
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