PaulRicciardi
27-Jan-2009, 16:00
Just picked up this lens along with an old EH&T Anthony 8x10 dated 1881, however I can't seem to find any information about the lens.
Lens is marked: Eureka, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, Allen Bros. Accent
It measures about 2.5" from the first glass element to the lens board. Rear element measures approximately 1.5" and the lens illuminates an 8x10 GG pretty well. Not too sure of coverage yet as I haven't shot with it. Focal length through the ground glass looks to be in the 300mm neighbourhood.
I imagine it was designed to cover whole plate hence the 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, hopefully it will cover 8x10 as well. I'm familiar with the Allen Brothers name, if I recall correctly they were an American company out of Detroit, Michigan and were the importers of the Swiss made Suter series of lenses. Any chance this is a Suter?
Lens is slotted for waterhouse stops but only came with one.
Anyone have any idea as to actual focal length, aperture, and model number?
Thanks
Lens is marked: Eureka, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, Allen Bros. Accent
It measures about 2.5" from the first glass element to the lens board. Rear element measures approximately 1.5" and the lens illuminates an 8x10 GG pretty well. Not too sure of coverage yet as I haven't shot with it. Focal length through the ground glass looks to be in the 300mm neighbourhood.
I imagine it was designed to cover whole plate hence the 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, hopefully it will cover 8x10 as well. I'm familiar with the Allen Brothers name, if I recall correctly they were an American company out of Detroit, Michigan and were the importers of the Swiss made Suter series of lenses. Any chance this is a Suter?
Lens is slotted for waterhouse stops but only came with one.
Anyone have any idea as to actual focal length, aperture, and model number?
Thanks