Dallmeyer 1A 10" (254mm) f4 Soft Focus Large Format PETZVAL Lens. Covers 5x7.

Description: Dallmeyer 1A 10" (254mm) f/4 Petzval Wet Plate ALUMINUM barrel lens. Made in London, circa 1925-26. Serial #111555. Vintage aluminum light weight Soft-Focus lens. Non-coated glass. This lens will cover 5x7" format. Lens barrel turns so you can change the SOFTNESS of the image by moving rear lens barrel. Front filter diameter is about 75mm. Rear filter diameter is about 75mm. Lens is 125mm or 5" long without the Hood. Built-in retractable lens hood. Weight is approx 1lb. Retaining ring is 3.25" or 90mm in diameter. Requires at least a 4 x 4"" or larger lens board. The lens mounting flange for this lens is on a custom made 4x4" lens board to fit a 4x5 Graflex RB camera. Lens is in Ex- or 6.5 of 10 cosmetic condition. No dents or dings. Some black paint wear around on the lens barrel, and hood from prior use. Good front and rear element. Vintage glass has been cleaned best as possible. Some small dust spots inside that can be seen with a flashlight only. Some SEPARATION starting on the edge of the front element(SEE PHOTOS). This lens separation might, but probably will not affect your photos. Custom mounting ring mounted on a lens board to fit the 4x5 Graflex RB camera. Original aluminum sliding lens Hood. Includes front lens cap. Nice user example of early Dallmeyer SOFT FOCUS / Portrait studio lens in good user condition. Sells AS-IS with NO RESERVE at a price of $1395. I have more Dallmeyer and Cooke soft focus lenses, BRASS barrel lenses, Kodak Ektar lenses, Large Format cameras and Lenses, Vintage and Collectibles and Soft Focus Lenses. More great buys on my other auctions, eBay Store and Web Page.

Price: 1295 USD

Location: Solon, Ohio

End Time: 2024-12-08T13:34:46.000Z

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