So apparently I won a flea bay auction I barely remember biding in, of an old lens I know nothing about.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163079894198
I have no experience with these old brass lenses, and I’m still new to LF. I assume the shutter is pneumatically activated? And I’ll have to make up some sort of wooden spacer ring to use this on a modern metal lens board?
That lens board it comes with is far out... any thoughts on why it’s so long?
Any experience y’all might have with using these old lenses on modern(ish) equipment would be much appreciated.
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Seller description (sparse at best)
Up for auction is an old camera lens in good used condition. This old lens is an estate find and my knowledge is limited so I will describe to the best of my ability. Shutter closes and opens easily. All adjustments move smoothly. lens is in remarkable condition for its age. Clear optics. Lens is stamped: WOLLENSAK OPTI. CO. ROCHESTER NY USA, FEB. 6 1900, PAT JUL 23, 1901, GUNDLACH MANHATTAN OPTICAL CO. Back of the lens mounting board stamped: 53. Original 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/8" padded box. Great little collector piece.
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