isn't this just a glorified Kodak lenses with no aperture?
They do have a different look from the other simple achromatic meniscii I have used. A bit of firmness in the center with increasing softness out from center rather like a petzval but no where near as sharp. A respected voice in UK told me once that it is the biggest piece of s**t of a lens he'd ever used. Irregardless when one presented itself I bought it and found it lovely to my tastes. All of this is so much a matter of personal preferences. I've enjoyed both my 12 and my 18 inch Plasticca with my only complaint not having the opportunities to use them enough.
no, i still have it. i'm going to show some pictures when i get time to develop the negs. i did some on Polaroid 55 but was disapointed with the results on 4x5
anyway, our friend cameo seems to have a box of these or something, the one he's selling now is the same focal lenght but different make - an original Oscar Zwierzina.
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