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Hi, just found this little Meniscus lens.
Can someone tell me the coverage ? Any infos ?
Found only one info on the web.
Scovill 5x7 camera with a similar lens.
Does anyone know if this could cover 8x10?
Thanks
J
Steven Tribe
10-Feb-2013, 12:27
I have seen a couple of these tiny landscape lenses with built in shutters. I still have one!
Landcaster made a detachable type as well.
If the spring breaks, you always use a rubber band to create the right degree of tension!
The engraved "lightning" schematic suggests the Lightning Brand, which was a name given to some imports into the USA from France (A.Laverne, perhaps?).
CCHarrison
10-Feb-2013, 14:46
Goerz Choroskop No. 2 - Periscopic type lens
89095
Steven - this is your scan !
Dan
Steven Tribe
10-Feb-2013, 16:47
Yes I know!
I assumed it was a counterfeit use of the tradename as I couldn't believe that Goerz wouldn't have had their name somewhere on the lens and made the nasty trademark line!
HOWEVER, looking at the catalogue again, I can see that this landscape lens was sold (at a very low price!) complete with a wheel stop and a shutter (of sorts).
To make amends, I have included the very poor engraving of the model from the same catalogue as the table above. You can just see the special C loop.
This is a very rare lens - I have never seen one. Quite a few were made, but if they don't have the Goerz identification, it could explain why they have been thrown away.
Covers only 5x7 at small stops.
jocl123
10-Feb-2013, 23:55
Thank you for the info.
So I will try it on my 4x5 Cham.
Any info on the value ?
J
Steven Tribe
11-Feb-2013, 01:25
It is very uncommon, but unless there are at least 2 goerz collectors who want every model that CP Goerz ever made, it would have the same value as the very common small Lancaster meniscii. I have sold around 5 of these during the past six months in the F/S section for small amounts. Meniscus lenses are fun.
CCHarrison
11-Feb-2013, 04:36
This was one sold for 120 Euro
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/11036878_steinheil-choroskop-no-2
Dan
evan clarke
11-Feb-2013, 07:51
I have one of these sans the shutter. Never used it yet, maybe in the spring..
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