Goerz Argyle 12" F11 experiences?

[tmcsweeney]

Anybody have any experience with the Goerz 12" F11 process lens on 8x10? I have access to one, but I don't know if its worth going through the hassle of getting it. I would like to see if anyone has any experience on here with one.

[Mark Sampson]

It's almost certainly a OEM-badged Artar, thus a very high-quality lens both close-up and at distance. It won't have a regular camera shutter, and it may be in a physically bigger mount than you would like, but it's certainly worth a try.

[scheinfluger_77]

Slightly off topic, i keep wanting to read the title as Gargoyle experience. If you can get the lens for reasonable cost and hassle (to you), get it. You never know what you’ll find.

[tmcsweeney]

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Here is a photo of the lens. I am going to mount it and take a look tomorrow when I get a chance.

[Mark Sampson]

Hmmm. It probably won't cover 8x10 at infinity, but give it a try. It should do very well for tabletop work, at least.