Pete Watkins
22-Jul-2009, 06:46
I'm trying to find out more about an f8-f90 Taylor,Taylor & Hobson lens that I have. It is engraved Taylor, Taylor & Hobson (no mention of Cooke anywhere on the lens) Leicester on one side. On the other side of the lens (the laquer is breaking down a bit around the engraved parts and it's not too easy to read) is 15x12 ERR. Below this is EQ FOC 24ins and below that is the lens number 4327 or 4527.
I've checked the Vade Macum and ERR does not appear. Assuming that the RR bit stands for rapid rectilinear I can't work out what the "E" is all about.
The lens appears to give a wide angle view (to my eyes anyway).
The lens has a diaphram and as there is no mention of Cooke I am assuming that the lens is before 1885.
Can anybody add to this information please?
Pete.
I've checked the Vade Macum and ERR does not appear. Assuming that the RR bit stands for rapid rectilinear I can't work out what the "E" is all about.
The lens appears to give a wide angle view (to my eyes anyway).
The lens has a diaphram and as there is no mention of Cooke I am assuming that the lens is before 1885.
Can anybody add to this information please?
Pete.