Uusilehto
28-Feb-2011, 13:20
I have owned this lens for three years now. I've taken a few shots with it but mostly I've neglected it. It really is a fantastic piece optical technology.
I've been trying to figure out, well, anything about this lens. Doesn't look like there is much information on it. The only site I've come across mentioning this exact lens is one representing the ID database side of websites. It's a shame that there is no mentioning of any auction details such as listing price, date or the like.
Now, I'm not planning to sell it in the foreseeable future as it is my only 300mm-and-up lens, besides the convertible 240mm Symmar which bends itself into a 420/12 with the removal of the front elements. Granted, you never quite can cover every point on the optical axis with lenses this grand, especially since I use it for 4x5". But then, you never quite can convince yourself that you should even try. Especially with a lens like this; so soft, in a very positive way.
I'll post a few pictures of the lens when I have time. Any information you might have on this lens is appreciated.
http://alag3.mfa.kfki.hu/astro/giantlenses/80mm.htm#Som_Berthiot_Flor_D80mm_F4.5_f360mm_1
http://www.kolumbus.fi/uusilehto/img/sinar/berthiot.jpg
http://www.kolumbus.fi/uusilehto/img/4x5/testikuvaa/berthiot.jpg
I've been trying to figure out, well, anything about this lens. Doesn't look like there is much information on it. The only site I've come across mentioning this exact lens is one representing the ID database side of websites. It's a shame that there is no mentioning of any auction details such as listing price, date or the like.
Now, I'm not planning to sell it in the foreseeable future as it is my only 300mm-and-up lens, besides the convertible 240mm Symmar which bends itself into a 420/12 with the removal of the front elements. Granted, you never quite can cover every point on the optical axis with lenses this grand, especially since I use it for 4x5". But then, you never quite can convince yourself that you should even try. Especially with a lens like this; so soft, in a very positive way.
I'll post a few pictures of the lens when I have time. Any information you might have on this lens is appreciated.
http://alag3.mfa.kfki.hu/astro/giantlenses/80mm.htm#Som_Berthiot_Flor_D80mm_F4.5_f360mm_1
http://www.kolumbus.fi/uusilehto/img/sinar/berthiot.jpg
http://www.kolumbus.fi/uusilehto/img/4x5/testikuvaa/berthiot.jpg