Does anyone know what this lens might be worth?

adamhas · May 13, 2007

It was in a box that came with a darkroom I bought. there are 4 enlarging lenses, but this one had a shutter so I'm guessing because of the square board around it that it is for a large format camera. Any ideas? google isnt turning up anything for me.
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Stephanie Brim · May 13, 2007

If you don't want it I'd take it. My birthday is coming up.

I'm guessing it would cover 4x5. Not sure how much it's worth, though. It has a pretty nice shutter on it.

JLP · May 14, 2007

Try do a search on a Red Dot Artar and you should be getting something i believe positive
You did good and don't give it away..

jan

JLP · May 14, 2007

A little bit more info in case you come up empty.
It is a classic lens for large format although this short 6 inch only covers about 130mm so not quite a 4x5 but should cover 6x9 fine.
The Red Dot Artar is designed to be optimal at 1:1 1:5 typically mounted in process cameras but some was mounted into LF shutters.
It is a very sharp lens but a little sensitive to stray light so be sure to use a good lens hood if you have a camera it will work on.

jan

adamhas · May 14, 2007

Thanks for the tip! Gresham huh? you've got to be kidding. I went to high school at Gresham High. Small world.

k_jupiter · May 15, 2007

I'm a thinking about 50 cents plus shipping.

Because I like you, I'll do that deal.

tim in san jose.

Let me know when it will arrive.

jimgalli · May 17, 2007

These aren't really very useable on 4X5. They don't cover with any movements. Put it on ebay and you'll know in 7 days what it's worth.

k_jupiter · May 17, 2007

jimgalli said:
These aren't really very useable on 4X5. They don't cover with any movements. Put it on ebay and you'll know in 7 days what it's worth.

Shhhhhhhh. It would look great on my 3x4 Speed.

tim in san jose

ineffablething · May 17, 2007

Go take some pictures with it and that'll make it worth more money.

ragc · May 17, 2007

The shutter alone will get you over $50.00. Don't know much about the lens, but I believe the others on lack of coverage. Probably good with a press camera with limited movements,

Les Newcomer · May 21, 2007

But a darn good copy lens, which will cover 4x5 nicely at close focus. which is probably why it was in the dark room

Does anyone know what this lens might be worth?

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