I have just started to take an interest in vintage lenses. I have read the Petzval Picture thread, and other vintage lens threads, and love the 'look' of the shots with these old lenses. I particularly like those taken with Petzval lenses.
I am wanting to start buying some of these older lenses. However, I am confused about all the brand names, model no's and so forth, but I think I am starting to get an idea. I have Sinar cameras, both 4x5 and 8x10.
I have come across someone here in Australia who has the following lenses for sale. Can someone tell me if they are any good, or any other comments please? Prices are in Aus. dollars. I have spelt the names as best I could as there was a language barrier between the seller and myself (it was all done over the phone). The seller says the glass in all the lenses is very good!
1) Voitglander Braunfchweit APO Skoper 30cm f9 $395
2) Voitglander Braunfchweit APO Skoper 45cm f9 $495
2) Carl Zeiss APO Tessar 450mm f9 $99
3) Carl Zeiss Tessar 210mm f3.5 ( the letter 'T' is marked on the lens in red) $395
4) Staeble Ultraton 210mm f9 (looks new) $95
5) Som Berthiot 375mm f4.5
6) Trinast Anastitgmat 28cm f3.7 no aperture
7) Dallmeyer f3 7 1/4 inch 3B Special Anstigmat with soft focus $395
8) Cooke 460mm f4.5 in leather case, soft focus (lens looks gold) $895
9) Carl Zeiss Jena 43cm f3.5 Epiotar no aperture $395
10) Ross lens Xpies 5 3/8 inch f3.5 with shutter
11) Graflex Optar 135mm f4.7
12) Kodak Ektar Aero 178mm f2.5 on Sinar lens board
The Dallmeyer and the Cooke look interesting, but I would appreciate your help and comments.
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