Very NICE! Bausch & Lomb 380mm F4.8 Petzval Antique Brass Lens wet plate 10x12

History: The lens is engraved with:'4/4 PPortrait, Ralph J. Golsen, Chicago, Made by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Bausch & Lomb was one of the largest optical companies back then, and still today. The focal lenght is about 380mm (or 15) and the open aperture is around F4.8. It covers 8x10 absolutely and stretched out it will cover up to 11x14 with a destinctive petzval character in the outer region (especially in the larger format).

This is a really still quite light and compact design for a 15 petzval. You might almost call it a field lens (comparing to other 15 petzvals). Condition : This brass beauty comes in a great condition. The brass looks nice and shows only minimal wear, the main barell is coated with Nickel. The rack & pinion mechanism is complete and works very smoothly.

The glass is in good condition, there are two very small edge chips in the front element, it will have no effect on the image. There is no haze, fungus or anything that would affect the image quality. It comes with a flange and is ready to shoot! Height: 23cm width: 10cm weight: 2000gr. Importent Note: This item comes from my private collection and is around 100 years old (antique). I try my best to describe all the faults and major damage which are relevant for the function of this item. Bausch & Lomb 380mm F4.8 Petzval Antique Brass Lens wet plate 10x12" is in sale since Sunday, December 27, 2020.

This item is in the category "Foto & Camcorder\Photographica\Objektive". The seller is "wetplatedreams" and is located in Düsseldorf. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Maximale Lichtstärke: f/3
• Produktart: Petzval