DanK
16-Dec-2010, 14:11
Would someone mind giving me a little information on this lens...
It's labeled Wollensak Opt Co., Rochester, NY, USA - Junior - Pat July 23, 1901
Has no other markings - beyond '53' scratched into the rear
Only designed with a rear element - Aperture, shutter, then a cemented pair at the rear
Aperture scale 16, 32, 64, 256 - Shutter has T, B, I - approx 2 1/4 inch diameter total
Came off of a ruined small folding 4x5 - looked as though an original mount, so assuming it covers 4x5
Looks to be 6" focal length
I'm curious as to what was this lens designed for - landscape, portrait, general use?
What were the benefits of a single rear cemented pair?
Is there anything special about these type lenses?
Any other info would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance,
Dan King
It's labeled Wollensak Opt Co., Rochester, NY, USA - Junior - Pat July 23, 1901
Has no other markings - beyond '53' scratched into the rear
Only designed with a rear element - Aperture, shutter, then a cemented pair at the rear
Aperture scale 16, 32, 64, 256 - Shutter has T, B, I - approx 2 1/4 inch diameter total
Came off of a ruined small folding 4x5 - looked as though an original mount, so assuming it covers 4x5
Looks to be 6" focal length
I'm curious as to what was this lens designed for - landscape, portrait, general use?
What were the benefits of a single rear cemented pair?
Is there anything special about these type lenses?
Any other info would be appreciated...
Thanks in advance,
Dan King