My Dream lens.

[Dan Dozer]

Look what I just got! My brand new 15" Tri Tran Dream Lens. Excellent craftsmanship and I can't wait to try it out this weekend.

[Jim Galli]

Wow Dan, gorgeous. I hope it gives you many perfect photo's. Share images when you get some.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Dan, awesome! Mine is coming in tomorrow. Can't wait to see it. I have an 18" and 28" lenses with mine. Should be nice on the 14x17.

[Matt Stage]

I was very happy to get mine (it has my name on it!). A huge debt of gratitude is owed to Tri Tran for pouring his heart and soul into making this dream a reality!

[Matt Stage]

After picking mine (and many others) up at the factory, the first thing I did was take it to the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre 三影堂摄影艺术中心 in Beijing for show and tell in the pomegranate garden.

[Dan Dozer]

You're absolutely right Matt. Tri spent a huge amount of time and effort in putting this design together, and he has turned out a first class professional lens that I'm going to be really proud to own. But let's not forget you and Jim F. for your work as well.

I feel honored to have Tri give me serial #001 of the black 15" model. Been getting a lens board ready so hopefully, I'll be able to take a couple of 8 x 10 photos with it this weekend.

[blue4130]

After picking mine (and many others) up at the factory, the first thing I did was take it to the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre 三影堂摄影艺术中心 in Beijing for show and tell in the pomegranate garden.

Matt, Do you travel to Beijing often? Would love to see the lens in person if you are in the area.

[Matt Stage]

Not sure when my next visit will be but I will be sure to set up a meeting to show you the lens -- if you haven't already purchased one.

[Tri Tran]

Hope you all are enjoying it. Please share your images here when you can. I recommend to put on the 72mm NiSi PRO Nano HUC Protector Filter in the back of the ring. 72mm ND filter will fit right in the inside the lens hood. If you are using Lee system please order 105mm adapter ring for the its threated hood. Have fun.

[Daniel Niles]

Thank you all for the feedback. What I'm hoping is the glow of the highlight and retained the shadow details, the tonality value of the scene. Clean bokeh, no swirls from aberration and ghosting halo caused by optical prism.
Overall I'm very pleased with the contrast on the negative.
The lens is 9 in at F 5.5 comes with water house stop or can be mounted directly to copal 3 shutter. It will cover 5x7 and whole plate.
Happy Easter