For Sale FS: Cheap Lenses & Film/Plate holder for 4x5 cameras

[Ari]

I have two very interesting lenses, both in barrel, that I don't have enough time to play with; maybe somebody can give them a good home, or maybe you're looking to get into 4x5 on a tight budget.
These are both quite sharp, coverage exceeds 4x5, but I can't say by how how much.
Both have flanges, and glass on them is decent, but not perfect.
Some brassing here and there, and the 10" has some scratches on the barrel. See photos for details.
You will need lens boards with holes drilled to 46mm and 48mm to accommodate these lenses.

Prices include Paypal fees; shipping is not included, and is from Ottawa, Canada. I ship worldwide.

1. f4,5 Portronic Paragon 6 3/8" - $55 + shipping

2. f4,5 Beattie-Coleman 10" Portronic Navitar - $80 + shipping

Buy both lenses for $120 plus shipping.

I also have a Linhof 9x12 film/plate holder for 4x5 cameras.
It's in very good shape, normal signs of use, and works perfectly.
This is the spring-loaded metal version, among the best ever made.
$40 + shipping

Thank you

 

[gone]

These are very nice lenses, actually. The Portronic Paragon has an excellent reputation, especially for portraits, although it can do landscapes perfectly well too. It's a Tessar made by Ilex if I remember correctly.

 

[Ari]

Thank you, Momus; they are quite sharp, indeed, and give a very nice OOF look.

I just wanted to add that these are fixed-aperture lenses, you only get f4,5 with both lenses.

Good for wet-plate, too.

The Linhof holder is now unavailable, as it is part of another sale.

Thank you

 

[Ari]

Up, offers for one or both lenses will be considered; trades for Ilford 8x10 film will get top priority.
I just want the lenses to get used.
Thanks

 

[Ari]

Both lenses still available, make an offer for one or both.

Thank you

 

[Ari]

$75 plus shipping for both lenses, which I believe are made by Ilex.

 

[Ari]

Anyone for $60 plus shipping?