Lens for 4X5 Graflex Series B

campy51 · 2025-10-12T09:55:52-0400

Anyone know what would be an exact fit for this camera? This is not the RB so it has a fixed lens board with an opening of 52mm's. I have been searching ebay but can't seem to find any that would fit that have retainer rings.

B.S.Kumar · 2025-10-12T10:07:12-0400

I have 125, 135 and 150mm Fujinon lenses that can mounted on a flange. These are the older single coated lenses. I think they are small enough to fit inside the camera when the lid is closed. I also have small Petzval type barrel lenses. If you can tell me the space available when the lid is closed I can see if I have something suitable.

Kumar

Dan Fromm · 2025-10-12T10:23:44-0400

campy51 said:
Anyone know what would be an exact fit for this camera? This is not the RB so it has a fixed lens board with an opening of 52mm's. I have been searching ebay but can't seem to find any that would fit that have retainer rings.

The bible, 9th edition, says that the standard lens is 6 3/8" f/4.5. Graflex SLRs being Graflex SLRs, shorter won't work. Look for a 6 3/8" f/4.5 Kodak Anastigmat. If you find a lens of the right focal length and speed with smaller diameter mounting threads, a simple threaded bushing will let you mount it. If the lens has larger threads, the board can be modified to suit. If you have the money, honey, SKGrimes has the time.

Hunter_Compton · 2025-10-12T13:38:29-0400

Dan Fromm said:
The bible, 9th edition, says that the standard lens is 6 3/8" f/4.5. Graflex SLRs being Graflex SLRs, shorter won't work. Look for a 6 3/8" f/4.5 Kodak Anastigmat. If you find a lens of the right focal length and speed with smaller diameter mounting threads, a simple threaded bushing will let you mount it. If the lens has larger threads, the board can be modified to suit. If you have the money, honey, SKGrimes has the time.

That would be a No.32 Kodak Anastigmat by the way if the number helps locate one.

choiliefan · 2025-10-12T14:28:26-0400

I have the original Kodak Anastigmat #33 on mine as well as a Ross W^D No. 652 projection lens which screws-in well enough to the Kodak's mount.

Lens for 4X5 Graflex Series B

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