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ULTRA RARE BIG Aplanatic Orthoscope II lens Made by Guandlach Rochester EXC!

$ 396

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Focal Length: 45
  • Brand: Guandlach
  • Condition: Excellent working condition

    Description

    I am selling an ultra rare brass vintage Large format lens
    ULTRA RARE BIG Aplanatic Orthoscope II lens
    Made by Guandlach Optical in Rochester in the end of 19 century
    or early beginning of 20 century.
    SN 1575
    I have made intence search and didn't find any reference in internet on this lens.
    So it can be considered as ultra rare with high collectible status.
    Covers about 5x7"
    Measured Focal Distance is 45 cm
    Glass is excellent.
    No damages, no separation, no fungus.
    Nice condition of lens body.
    Great patina!
    Weight = 1.1 KG
    Height = 210 mm
    Front Diameter = 95 mm
    Rear Diameter = 67 mm
    Lens design assumes no aperture blades but there is a waterhouse slot.
    This is a great vintage lens for great price.
    Fantastic collectible item.
    Perfect for usage in large format photography.
    Comes with a mounting flange.
    I am also including a copy from Guandlach catalogue where you can read some usefull information about this lens.
    Do not miss
    !
    Payment via PayPal within 5 days after auction ends.
    International Shipping via AirMail with a tracking number.
    Delivery times - about 15-25 days for EU and
    USA
    but may be slightly
    more for Asian countries or
    Australia
    and fully
    depends on the work of a postal service and custom department
    of a country where the parcel goes.
    Buyers with a feedback of less than 10 points should contact me first!