stellablu47
12-Apr-2010, 20:56
Hello, I'm an idiot newbie who knows very little about this, so bear with me.
I have had a Cooke Telephoto Lens for almost 30 years. It has been stored in a leather lens Taylor-Hobson pouch, left behind by an old boyfriend who used to work in a surplus store.
How can I find out more about his lens to make sure it gets to someone who would know how put it to good use? I would like to trade for a Canon dslr zoom but I don't know where to take it.
It seems to be in good condition, but is dusty and the lens appears a little dirty but I have not attempted to clean it for fear I would muck it up. Other than that I know nothing about it. It appears to be in great working condition.
Is there a place where I can research its serial number?
On the lens itself it is written exactly this way: Cooke Telephoto Lens Anastigmat Lens No. 202384 1.1 Inch 280mm Series VIIIf/5.6
Thanks in advance for any kind information.:)
I have had a Cooke Telephoto Lens for almost 30 years. It has been stored in a leather lens Taylor-Hobson pouch, left behind by an old boyfriend who used to work in a surplus store.
How can I find out more about his lens to make sure it gets to someone who would know how put it to good use? I would like to trade for a Canon dslr zoom but I don't know where to take it.
It seems to be in good condition, but is dusty and the lens appears a little dirty but I have not attempted to clean it for fear I would muck it up. Other than that I know nothing about it. It appears to be in great working condition.
Is there a place where I can research its serial number?
On the lens itself it is written exactly this way: Cooke Telephoto Lens Anastigmat Lens No. 202384 1.1 Inch 280mm Series VIIIf/5.6
Thanks in advance for any kind information.:)