Bought a small brass lens today. I will try it on my 4x5 Super D Graflex camera. Playing with these old shutter less lens from the 1800s ( the Graflex has a curtain shutter) is fun! This one looks to have been a camera lens at one poing as there is an area to add waterhouse fstops. I might try it on my deardorff if it has larger than 4x5 coverage. A 13 inch lens should cover 8x10. Cost of this tiny, cute lens was $178 USD plus shipping.
Here is the len and the little sales pitch from the advert.
Here is a very nice antique brass lens for 8x10 large format cameras. It is a R&J Beck lens which was a British maker in the 1800's. It was sold through W.H Walmsley & Co. Philadelphia as there American distributer. The lens has a 13 Inch focal length. The lens is slotted for waterhouse stops but does not come with any. The glass is nice showing some wear and has cleaning marks. It has its flange. A great old lens all set for mounting on your large format camera. Buyer pays shipping and the shipping quote includes insurance.
Note* This is not a petzval lens but should still create a coolish image. hopefully! :)))
Here is the len and the little sales pitch from the advert.
Here is a very nice antique brass lens for 8x10 large format cameras. It is a R&J Beck lens which was a British maker in the 1800's. It was sold through W.H Walmsley & Co. Philadelphia as there American distributer. The lens has a 13 Inch focal length. The lens is slotted for waterhouse stops but does not come with any. The glass is nice showing some wear and has cleaning marks. It has its flange. A great old lens all set for mounting on your large format camera. Buyer pays shipping and the shipping quote includes insurance.
Note* This is not a petzval lens but should still create a coolish image. hopefully! :)))
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| R&J Beck 8x10 Rectilinear Antique Brass Lens |
