At one time, I had a c.1906 DAGOR 3 5/8" lens in Compound. Now, I can't find it! I have no idea what I did with it. I've been going through my stuff; maybe it will turn up. Meanwhile, I have started looking for another wide angle for my 4x5. I've been using a c.1912 Heliar 15cm, and love that lens! I also have a c.1910 CZJ Tessar 165mm in Compound, and a 12" Wollensak Velostigmat in Betax. I like the soft look I get from all of these. I'm now thinking of adding an uncoated, pre-war (preferably pre-WW1 even) wide angle to cover 4x5, something in the 100-125mm range maybe. I really like the Velostigmat and know they make a 127mm that (barely) covers 4x5, but it's maybe not quite wide enough. I've seen 105mm Heliars, but know those are for 6x9. What else is out there? Maybe another DAGOR 3 5/8?
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