Does anyone know what this lens might be worth?

[adamhas]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[k_jupiter]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[ragc]

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]

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