nlambrecht
29-Jan-2015, 09:49
I am looking into purchasing a Schneider 270mm Tele-Arton for my field camera. However, there seams to be at least three versions of that lens and I am having trouble finding the specs for them.
The Schneider Vintage Lens page has some information, but I believe it is for the original version, that page is here: http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/vintage_lens_data/large_format_lenses/tele-arton/data/5.5-270mm.htm
Looking at ebay there are at least three versions:
1: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schneider-Kreuznach-TELE-ARTON-270mm-f-5-5-Lens-In-Box-Large-Format-4x5-/251733284780?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9c7917ac
2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Schneder-kreznach-Tele-Arton-F-5-5-270mm-From-Japan-sk069-/261750656183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf18e0cb7
3: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schneider-Tele-Arton-270mm-f-5-6-lens-w-Copal-1-from-Japan-18508-/291366368396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d6c9f48c
The first one is the oldest, but I am more interested in the last two if the image circle size was improved on. The serial numbers place #2 in the early/mid 1970s and #3 in the early 80's. Cosmetically the only difference appears to be where they placed the writing on the lens.
If anyone has the specs for this lens, front filter ring size, shutter size, image circle, flange focal length etc. please let me know. I have checked everywhere I am aware of, but with no luck. Also, if there are any of y'all who have experience with this lens please let me know your thoughts on it. If I can not find any information on this lens I may look into the Fujinon T 300 or similar. Thank You.
-Nathan
The Schneider Vintage Lens page has some information, but I believe it is for the original version, that page is here: http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/vintage_lens_data/large_format_lenses/tele-arton/data/5.5-270mm.htm
Looking at ebay there are at least three versions:
1: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schneider-Kreuznach-TELE-ARTON-270mm-f-5-5-Lens-In-Box-Large-Format-4x5-/251733284780?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9c7917ac
2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Schneder-kreznach-Tele-Arton-F-5-5-270mm-From-Japan-sk069-/261750656183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf18e0cb7
3: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schneider-Tele-Arton-270mm-f-5-6-lens-w-Copal-1-from-Japan-18508-/291366368396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d6c9f48c
The first one is the oldest, but I am more interested in the last two if the image circle size was improved on. The serial numbers place #2 in the early/mid 1970s and #3 in the early 80's. Cosmetically the only difference appears to be where they placed the writing on the lens.
If anyone has the specs for this lens, front filter ring size, shutter size, image circle, flange focal length etc. please let me know. I have checked everywhere I am aware of, but with no luck. Also, if there are any of y'all who have experience with this lens please let me know your thoughts on it. If I can not find any information on this lens I may look into the Fujinon T 300 or similar. Thank You.
-Nathan