Re: [Largeformat] Re: lens info

[Clive Warren <cocam@cableinet.co.uk>]

>In a message dated 5/5/00 5:49:07 AM, Largeformat@egroups.com writes:
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><< Red Dot Artar 14" f:9 >>
>
>I have seen these for several years and have to admit I don't know what kind
>of lenses these are. Can anyone give us a lesson. Why are they so sought
>after? What's the red dot. I'm used to commercial 4x5 and 8x10 studio work
>but with mostly newer glass. Thanks for the info...michael

Michael,

Your newer glass will probably perform better than a red dot artar or a
gold ring artar etc. The Artars are pretty good lenses and are usually
found in barrel rather than shutters.

The red dot and gold ring were marketing techniques used by Goerz to help
sell their lenses - gold ring is later than red dot. The lenses are single
coated and excellent for their time. If the cost of new glass is
frightening then they are a good choice for 8x10.




All the best,

            Clive    http://www.cocam.co.uk
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