I just got (today) a Voigtlander Euryscop 5 and have a few questions for someone familiar with them. First, should the lens elements unscrew from each end like a typical lens of the era? Tried a bit and couldn't budge them, so wanted to be sure I was on the right path. Lenses need some cleaning but appear in excellent shape.
I believe the lens to be a Rapid Rectilinear, (or maybe Extra Rapid based on the 1890 lens catalog) I am gleaning that the 5 is the fourth series and is 17 1/2" covering 11x14. Any details about the date range of manufacture or anything else interesting or useful would be appreciated. My intent is to use on 11x14 for portraits both film and wet plate.
Thank you in advance
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