wollensak velostigmat Betax #5 lens 12" focus series II F 4.5 N#480455

[darinsicurello]

Wollensak Velostigmat Betax #5 lens 12" focus series II F 4.5 N#480455

I'm trying to find more information about this lens. It has been slightly modify to trigger a flash but I heard this technique was normal at the time with the availability of modern lighting systems.

I hope this does not effect the value at all.

I'm more of a 35mm and Digital photographer and I'm interested in learning more about large format but unsure if this lens the right fit for landscape photography as my subject matter.

Thank you for your time.

[Jon Shiu]

Looks like it's in great condition. On some of these, the front element can be rotated from 0 to 5 to give a softer image, mainly for portrait shot at wide aperture. But should be quite sharp lens for landscape when stopped down (and set at 0). The 12in/300mm focal length lens is mainly used on 8x10 format cameras.

Jon

[Jim Noel]

A terrific lens. .I would no like to be without mine.

[TheDeardorffGuy]

As all Velostigmats go this one most likely needs a cleaning. The glass that is. It's cloudy? It's just a Tessar with a diffusion feature. But it is a sharp one. Looking at my old test sheet this FL lens performed nearly as good as a Dagor at F11. Personaly I used to sell these at about 160.00. I bought an old Chicago studio out years ago and they were a Wollansak studio. Ten deardorffs set up with a 5 lens set. so I had LOTS of Velostigmats and Raptars. What camera are you interested in to hang this lens on?

[darinsicurello]

As all Velostigmats go this one most likely needs a cleaning. The glass that is. It's cloudy? It's just a Tessar with a diffusion feature. But it is a sharp one. Looking at my old test sheet this FL lens performed nearly as good as a Dagor at F11. Personaly I used to sell these at about 160.00. I bought an old Chicago studio out years ago and they were a Wollansak studio. Ten deardorffs set up with a 5 lens set. so I had LOTS of Velostigmats and Raptars. What camera are you interested in to hang this lens on?

It's with a B&J 8 x 10. My aunt gave it to me. I'm just dust cleaning it at the moment. It hasn't been used in years.

[darinsicurello]

Anybody have any Specification on the lens related to Shutter speed, time and aperture?

Sorry I have nothing to go on for taking pictures related to time and exposure.
Can I get a filter for a wollensak velostigmat lens?

Thank you!

[BrianShaw]

Get yourself a light meter, or learn the "Sunny-16" rile for outdoor exposure.

Yes, you can fit that lens with filters and a hood but you'l need to use the old Series filters and slip-on adapters.

[BrianShaw]

... or use one of your dgital or film SLRs meter to determine exposure.

[darinsicurello]

Get yourself a light meter, or learn the "Sunny-16" rile for outdoor exposure.

Yes, you can fit that lens with filters and a hood but you'l need to use the old Series filters and slip-on adapters.

I know 35mm basics but I'm dealing with in some cases faster exposure times.

I heard that 8x10 is 6xtimes 35mm

[darinsicurello]

... or use one of your dgital or film SLRs meter to determine exposure.

Yes my DSLR has a spot meter