I am a neophyte to large format photography, and am undergoing a trial by fire in this field as I have taken on the task of selling off my recently deceased father's Plaubel equipment. He had a Peco Profia 4 x 5, and fancied himself to be a professional photographer (he wasn't). There are many items, including no less than sixteen lenses. One of these lenses is presenting a lot of questions. It's a Rodenstock Apo-Ronar 1:9/480mm - or at least half of one. It's mounted on a shutter and lens board - on the front side. On the back side, there is nothing. See eBay Item 330357252437. Is this lens complete, or is it missing the rear element? I asked one of our esteemed members here on the Large Format Photography Forum, and he said it's not complete: the rear element is missing. But several seemingly knowledgeable buyers on eBay have suggested it may be a one-piece lens, such as the brand new Rodenstock Rodagon 1:6.3/360mm (eBay Item 330357246602) I am also selling. More opinions, please.
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