Eastman Portrait Lens 16" (406mm) /4 Petzval type early brass SOFT FOCUS lens.

Description

Eastman
Potrait
16"
(406
mm
) f
/
4
FAST
Wet Plate
BRASS
barrel lens. Made in USA, Serial #2735167. Vintage
Petval type
brass Soft-Focus lens. Non-coated glass. This lens will cover 6 1/2 x 8 1/2".  May work on 8x10" cameras too.You can change the SOFTNESS of the image by rotating the rear element. Front filter diameter is about 105mm. Rear filter diameter is about 115mm. Lens is 220mm or 87.5" long without Hood. Weight is approx  6.8lb. Retaining ring is 6" diameter. Requires at least a 6.5 x 6.5"" or larger lens board, and a sturdy front camera standard. Lens is in
Ex/Ex+
or
8/8.5
of
10
cosmetic condition. No dents or dings. Clean front and rear element. Couple of small lens bubbles in the front glass. Vintage glass has been cleaned best as possible. NO cleaning marks. NO scratches. No separation. Original
brass
retaining
Ring
.
Original brass
Hood
. Quite nice example of early brass
SOFT FOCUS
/
Portrait
studio lens. Sells
AS-IS
with
NO RESERVE
at a price of
95
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