Some Soft Focus Lens Sales Information

[pierre506]

T. H. Cooke Portrait 16in F4.5 soft focus
$1299
271122258422

[Mark Sawyer]

T. H. Cooke Portrait 16in F4.5 soft focus
$1299
271122258422

That was a bargain for a nice example of what could be the finest classic portrait lens ever made for 8x10. (okay, technically it's for 10x12...)

[imagedowser]

We don't know, was it a bargain? A 16 word description and 3 pics.... What does "Good Glass" mean? I'd feel safer here on LFF knowing something of who said those 16 words.

[goamules]

The description says the iris works, and the glass is good. The ebay seller sells tons of photography equipment, and has a 14 day guarantee. And when I buy big ticket items off the bay, I talk to the person before bidding. Just like when buying here. It looked like a good buy to me.

[imagedowser]

It looked like a good buy to me too.

[Steven Tribe]

One of the more unusual - these have been recognised for inclusion in CCH/Amedeus's listing before.

Darlot de Pullingy Adjustable Landscape no. 3. 330897266910.

1675usd with BIN after a few days.
Looks quite good but all lacquer is gone. Both irises described as OK.

[Amedeus]

Defintiely an interesting lens ... I'm readying my (lacquered ;-) Pulligny version of this unusual lens for shooting next week ... I somehow missed this listing though

One of the more unusual - these have been recognised for inclusion in CCH/Amedeus's listing before.

Darlot de Pullingy Adjustable Landscape no. 3. 330897266910.

1675usd with BIN after a few days.
Looks quite good but all lacquer is gone. Both irises described as OK.

[Amedeus]

Wollensak Verito Diffused Focus, 8 3/4" for $620 (221204361920) in barrel on lensboard

Taylor, Taylor & Hobson Adjustable Soft Focus Series II 8x10 in brass for $797 (400446068948)

Great looking Wollensak Verito 18" f/4 on Deardorff board for $1230 (181109537640)

Wollensak Vitax F3.8 #3 in brass with Studio Shutter needing CLA for $565 (400446132120)

[Steven Tribe]

Taylor, Taylor & Hobson Adjustable Soft Focus Series II 8x10 in brass for $797 (400446068948)

Andrew will not be pleased - glass looked very nice. I suppose knucklers and clean engravings mean something for some bidders.

Did anyone else note his April Fool's joke?

The glass is uncoated and without separation

[Mark Sawyer]

Did anyone else note his April Fool's joke?

The glass is uncoated and without separation

Well, I have a few Cooke's that I won't separate with...