AeroStigmat 305mm f5

[macgabhan]

I came across a Kodak Aerostigmat in mint condition. It is in two parts and looks a bit like a front element and rear element of a set. They are marked EC1290M does anyone know anything about these lenses?

Dave

 

[Dan Fromm]

If you haven't bought it, don't. Not because it is a terrible lens, although it might be, but because of the difficulty of making two loose cells useful. Cell spacing unknown, no diaphragm available.

 

[EdSawyer]

These show up regularly on EBay. They take a barrel similar to the Aero Ektar. Genreally, not considered a great lens, relatively low-res, heavy(-ish), not that fast, not outstandingly large coverage, not usable in shutter for the most part.