Busch aplanatsatz lens F.8

Made:
circa 1900 in Rathenow
maker:
Emil Busch AG
Busch aplanatsatz lens F.8

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Busch aplanatsatz lens F.8, 8 inch f.l., with a ring type iris diaphragm. Convertible lens. Interchangeable elements changes focal lengths. Front element has focal length of approx 11 inch and the back element has a focal length of approx 18 inch. When using single components the iris diaphragm has to be well stopped down otherwise a falling off of definition at the edges will occur. c. 1900

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Arthur Frank Collection
Object Number:
1979-559/1494
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 42 mm 50 mm,
type:
lens
credit:
The Arthur Frank Collection