Up for sale is this gorgeous Hermagis Aplanétique No. 5, 365mm.
From Maurits website:
"This lens was made by Hermagis Opticien around 1890. The Aplanat or Rapid Rectilinear has two equal sized lens groups. A pair of achromatic lens element groups, arranged symmetrically before and behind the Waterhouse stop slot or aperture."

It includes the original front cap and a full set of 7 waterhouse stops with leather case.

The glass looks good for its age too.

And it covers 8x10 as well.

Asking $375 plus shipping. (Lensboard not included.)
From Maurits website:
"This lens was made by Hermagis Opticien around 1890. The Aplanat or Rapid Rectilinear has two equal sized lens groups. A pair of achromatic lens element groups, arranged symmetrically before and behind the Waterhouse stop slot or aperture."

It includes the original front cap and a full set of 7 waterhouse stops with leather case.

The glass looks good for its age too.

And it covers 8x10 as well.

Asking $375 plus shipping. (Lensboard not included.)
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