Info needed on old lenses from my dad

[Waltbud]

Who can help me with several old large format lenses? I need to sell them, and I’m new to this group.

[Dugan]

If you can post pictures and descriptions, we can help identify them...
But valuations are against the forum rules.

[Joe O'Hara]

Of course, once you know what they are, you can research commercial used equipment sites to get an idea of their retail value.

Pictures are important-- condition is critical.

[Oren Grad]

Per Forum guideliines, after 30 days you will have access to our FS subforum. In the meantime, as Dugan said, if you can post pictures members here can help you understand what you have. You can also read the "How to Value LF Equipment" sticky thread, which you'll find near the top of the Lenses & Lens Accessories subforum index.

[Waltbud]

Thanks for the info. I understand about the rules now. Here’s what I have:
Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenia’s 4.5 150
Graphic No. 2 Kodak Ektar f4.7 127mm
Compur No.31 Kodak Anastigmat f4.5 5.5”
Wollensak Velostigmat 6 3/8” Series II f4.5 Betax #3
Gundlach Mfg Corp Betax #2 4x5 Turner Reich Anast. f6.8 Series II

[Dugan]

Your Ektar 127mm f4.7 would have been a standard lens for a 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" or 4x5" Speed or Crown Graphic. If there's a red circle with an "L" in it, the lens elements are coated = post WWII. Year of manufacture can be determined by two letter prefix of serial number.
Does the Wollensak lens have numbers 0-5 on the outside of the front lens barrel?
Pics would be helpful.
Others will chime in with more info.

[Duolab123]

Sold prices on Ebay are best judge of market. Most of this era stuff is not valuable.

[Two23]

They are common lenses but are nice to use. They are saleable, not junk.


Kent in SD

[Louis Pacilla]

Does the Wollensak lens have numbers 0-5 on the outside of the front lens barrel?
Pics would be helpful.
Others will chime in with more info.

Wollensak did NOT make the soft focus version (0-5)of the Velostigmat II in that short a focal length.