Another 8X10 lens for the "never Sell" list...

[jimgalli]

The other day I bought an entire camera to get a lens that I'd not seen before. It's a Wollensak Ex. WA f12.5 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 lens. The 8X10 159mm version is common as dirt but the smaller size is unusual. I checked my 1936 Wolly catalog and according to them, it covers 8X10 at smaller apertures. It's a diminutive 135mm lens in a Betax 3 shutter. So yesterday I seized opportunity and set off through Nevada's out back. I used it just once (I'm a poor wide angle man). At about 24" away from an early '50's Packard Clipper, I basically got the entire car in with some purposeful distortions for effect. Souped the Ektapan last evening and had a critical look this AM. In EV 16 glaring desert sun with chrome glinting, that little lens performed stunningly. I could select a 6X7cm area out of that neg most anywhere and make a 16X20 enlargement that would hold up perfectly.

 

[Dave Wooten]

good story....Jim you gotta be careful sneaking up on old Packards like that!

 

[jimgalli]

good story....Jim you gotta be careful sneaking up on old Packards like that!

This one's been slumbering in the weeds for some time...

Clipper
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[roteague]

Great image Jim. I love it.

 

[vet173]

Nice shot Jim, by the way nice scoop on the heliar. I almost hit the button on that one.

 

[davekarp]

Beautiful Jim.

 

[Dave Wooten]

how much did you say you wanted for that lens?

 

[jimgalli]

Thanks all. A vote from a chrome only guy! Cool. Read my lips Dave Did your 'stigmat come. I used mine on the 12X20 same day. Have movements galore with that little lens. And it's sharp as all get out too.