Hi,

I'm intending to buy and mount an old brass lens on my Toyo View 4x5 camera and I'd love to get some advice.

I oftem see on ebay lens for "full plate" and "half plate" cameras but I don't know which one I should go. I'm looking for the unique swirl effect for my photographs.

I heard quite a lot about Petzval lens but they're quite expensive... is there any other alternative ?

I'll have no problems mounting the lens as the panel will be custom made but I just want to make sure that I'll get the right lens.

Thank you all very much !