Hi All - Newbie Alert.
Got this lens in a box of old bits and pieces. Bought it for next to nothing because I saw a Dallmeyer lens in there that is stuck in some sort of flange - anyway that's another story..
It says:
Wide Angle Rectilinear 6 1/2 x 4 3/4
Made in France for Baker Rouse Limited
This lens seems to only have one element. In my very limited understanding of lenses a rectilinear should have 2 elements, no?
So can this lens be used in any way / have any uses whatsoever?
Thanks
These could be used as convertibles with one element removed and the aperture closed down, but the results were usually so-so. You could also try it wide open as a single-element soft focus achromat, but again, the results I've seen have been a bit underwhelming. But you have the lens, so it's worth a try, if only for the experience and peace of mind!
"I love my Verito lens, but I always have to sharpen everything in Photoshop..."
I just projected an image on a piece of paper of a lamp sitting in my office and it seems to be very clear at about 35cm distance - not sure if that translates to a useable quality image in an actual camera.Originally Posted by Mark Sawyer
But as you suggested I think I will just make up a lens board and give it a try. Thanks.
About ten years ago I built my first 8x10. Not having an 8x10 lens, I took the B&L Rapid Rectilinear lens (~170mm) from a Kodak folder and removed one element (~290mm). It covered 8x10 and then some. I'm still impressed how well that worked.
As I recall your bellows may not go to 350mm... But don't get rid of the lens just yet.
By sheer chance I picked up a Plaubel Supra II (I think) at local auction the other day for $50, a week after I purchased my Toyo 45A (my first LF camera). Strange as I have been going to local auctions for years and don't recall a large format camera coming up for a long long time. What are the chances..?
I just measured the Plaubel at full extension. Looks like the bellows will extend to about 500mm and it didn't come with a lens
If the barrel is close to a standard filter size in front, you could buy a cheap set of close-up "filters", and have something close to a Verito with a shorter focal length. Adding a #1 would diopter would give you about a 222mm, a #2 would give you about a 182mm, and a #3 would give about a 154mm.
Lots of possibilities!
"I love my Verito lens, but I always have to sharpen everything in Photoshop..."
I owned the Toyo45a, it's extension should be 325 not 210 just FYI.By sheer chance I picked up a Plaubel Supra II (I think) at local auction the other day for $50, a week after I purchased my Toyo 45A (my first LF camera). Strange as I have been going to local auctions for years and don't recall a large format camera coming up for a long long time. What are the chances..?
I just measured the Plaubel at full extension. Looks like the bellows will extend to about 500mm and it didn't come with a lens
That said, nice find! Check the bellows for light leaks!
I miss my Toyo, kind of wish I never sold it, ah well, busy with 8x10 now
Just made up a cardboard lens board to have a test with.
I had to extend the bellows a lot to get focus, and then seemed to focus over a very broad range (if that makes sense).
But the image seems useable. Need to test it in better light tomorrow though.
If the barrel is close to a standard filter size in front, you could buy a cheap set of close-up "filters", and have something close to a Verito with a shorter focal length. Adding a #1 would diopter would give you about a 222mm, a #2 would give you about a 182mm, and a #3 would give about a 154mm.
Lots of possibilities!
Thanks for that tip, will have a look around and see if I can find a close-up filter that fits.
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