For Sale Kodak Anastigmat 7" f/4.5 (USA, 1930s), later renamed as "Ektar"

engravings:

focal length: 7½ inches (about 190mm)
iris diaphragm: from f/4.5 to f/48
height: 39mm
frontal diameter: 50mm
image circle: about 26cm (intended to cover a 5x7" plate)
image circle has been taken at infinite with full aperture; at close distances and with small apertures, the image circle can increase
weight (with lens flange): 381g

highly regarded Tessar optical design (4 elements, 3 groups)
15 blade-iris, they form a very round aperture

good condition for its age
glasses: clean, light cleaning marks
minuscule air bubbles on the glass, as usual on lenses from those times, not affect performance
there is no fungus, haze or separation
diaphragm ring moves smoothly
comes with lens flange

PRICE: 65 euros
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Shipping cost:
Europe (depending on your country) : 10 to 19.15 EUR
USA: 18.39 EUR + customs duty
Canada and the rest of American countries: 18.39 EUR
Japan, China and all other countries: 19.72 EUR

parcels shipped from European Union
(insured, registered, with track and trace)

payments:
Bank Transfer preferred (Wise)
PayPal also accepted

still available

Reasonable offers are considered!

Hi, is it still available? If so, will it work with my 114 square lens board?

Yes, the lens is available. It can be fitted to your 114x114mm lens board (hole diameter 63mm). Send me a PM if you're interested. THANKS

Original price of $50 USD, 50 silver dollars. Big money in the 30s

shipping costs updated for 2026

Reasonable offers are considered!