[Largeformat] Re: Wollensak Lenses

["Ken Hough" <k4sb@niia.net>]

From: "Ken Hough" <k4sb@niia.net>

Hi Clive,
Where did you get the idea that a 15in Wollansak Tele was for a Process camera ??
Its not APO to any high degree. It can not be used with swings or tilts at all. ( the image 
moves right off the ground glass when you swing it. It belongs right where it belongs....on a 
speed graphic.. . It is a true tele. The back focus is far shorter than its marked focal lenth.
As to the thing on the front.......sounds like a Mitchell ( maybe )  filter holder. Push a filter 
on and turn it to lock.
Now.......Shoot a few negs with it at f11- 16 and you will be happy.
Ken

Date sent:      	Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:41:55 -0600 (CST)
To:             	Largeformat@onelist.com
From:           	Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>
Send reply to:  	Largeformat@onelist.com
Subject:        	[Largeformat] Wollensak Lenses

> From: Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>
> 
> Well Ken, now that you are about to give us the wisdom of your experience
> with Wollensak lenses, here's another question for you.
> 
> I have a Wollensak 15" Telephoto (f5.6 possibly) with yellow circle
> included in the writing around the frount element.  It has a strange front
> flange with a series of around three brass pegs which presumably are for a
> filter or hood attachment.
> 
> The lens is currently at the repairers as the iris diaphragm was bent but
> is now ready to collect and slightly more straight. If you need more
> information the lens will probably be collected for me by the weekend.
> 
> Is this a process lens intended for something like a rostrum camera, and if
> so, how do you think it'll cope with rendering 3D images eg portraiture as
> it may be optimised for 2D work?
> 
> At the moment it is on a Speed Graphic lens board and by racking everything
> out and suspending a sack of potatoes on the rear of the camera it'll give
> a full frame head shot :-)
> 
> Haven't tried it yet but would appreciate any info. on the lens from any
> list member.  If you know where I could find a lens hood for it that would
> also be interesting, otherwise it'll be down to margerine tubs and black
> paint :-)
> 
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> All the best,
> 
>               Clive     http://clive.bel-epa.com
> 
> 
> 

> 


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