Nudged by Chris Perez's comment, is it true that the Zeiss 135 F3.5 Planar is rare or particularly desirable? Might I have "a find"?

Any body know what the "A" stands for? This is an enlarging lens I may bid on. TIA _________________ Ready, Fire, AIM. Bruce Brooklyn, N.Y.

Yikes. Look at the selling price! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3840680490

I am getting a 15" F/11 Red Dot Artar (it's on an enlarger arriving soon). Never heard of such. Has anyone some information on that specific lens?

I just got a G-Claron hand-me-down. Date code places it in mid-70's vintage. Most data I see, including Schneider 'archiv', say it uses a 35.5 mm thread. An...

I just got a G-Claron hand-me-down. Date code places it in mid-70's vintage. Most data I see, including Schneider 'archiv', say it uses a 35.5 mm thread. An...

The official Schneider quote for the image circle is around 180mm at infinity and f22. It said by some this is a conservative figure. Also how good would the...

Hi, I got a hold of a brochure for the G-Claron: "The normally used range of linear magnification is between 5:1 and 1:5. ...the G-Claron may also be used...

I'd like a recommendation for a 150mm lens (as a gentle wide angle) for my 5x7 Wisner camera - other than the obvious Schneider 150mm XL - at $1,800 it's a bit...

Just acquired one of these and was wondering if anyone familiar had a few facts or opinions about it. In particular I'm wondering if someone can confirm this...

Was it on this list that someone recently inquired as to the coverage of a 16.5" Red Dot Artar? I have an old Scheider brochure that lists lens coverage. ...

I am looking to buy a 180mm lens for my MPP MK VIII camera and I am considering buying second-hand a Schneider Symmar-S either APO or non APO or the Rodenstock...

Hello again, I am still planning on putting together a LF system, and have decided on the Shen-Hao at BadgerGraphic for the camera. The lenses are more...

2 new online stores that I started up a month or so ago. I am a semi pro photog myself, and figured I may as well do this, since I and most others, shoot...

I have a 4x5 camera (Wisner and a Toyo G) and am interested in buying a 240mm lens for it. I've used one in a workshop and like the 1:1 ease, etc. BUT, there...

Well, the 2D arrived in great shape. Unfortuantely 1 pin is missing off the 8x10 back and the 4x5 back has finishing nails as pins. I'd like some with a...

OK, all you old optics hotshots: see if you can identify this one. (I think I tried here a year ago or more, but have some new information.) It's an...

hi, i want to acquire a 5x7 camera to try some platinum/albumen prints, but right now all i have is a 2x3 camera (and 4x5, but i want the other aspect ratio)....

I have a chance to get one of these 3 cameras, all in equal excellent condition, priced identically ($895.00) Which would you choose..... Sinar F2 Horseman...

I am trying to mount my 4x5 MPP Micro-Technical camera on a 3-axis Manfrotto 151 head - firmly. The camera is fitted with a 3/8in bush, and the tripod head...