I guess the real Imperial Voigtlander's mentioned in the Vade Mecum are even bigger, but this has always been the crown jewel of my humble collection. It is massive.
john cole
Years ago I did this portrait of my brother-in-law with the Eastman 8A 11X14 and it remains my best effort to this day. I used this lens. About 44 inches of bellows.
It's early. I would date it about 1872, but the 16XXX's we're guessing. It's also in superb condition.
I always said it was a 21" but measuring it to the slot, it's more like 19 1/2" or so. Covers the 11X14 very well. I put things in for size references. You'll need at least an 8X8 lensboard. 9X9 or 10X10 like the big 8A has are perfect for this.
My price is fair at $3150.00 and $50 for shipping in USA. Don't wait for the next perfect one, it may never come!
john cole
Years ago I did this portrait of my brother-in-law with the Eastman 8A 11X14 and it remains my best effort to this day. I used this lens. About 44 inches of bellows.
It's early. I would date it about 1872, but the 16XXX's we're guessing. It's also in superb condition.
I always said it was a 21" but measuring it to the slot, it's more like 19 1/2" or so. Covers the 11X14 very well. I put things in for size references. You'll need at least an 8X8 lensboard. 9X9 or 10X10 like the big 8A has are perfect for this.
My price is fair at $3150.00 and $50 for shipping in USA. Don't wait for the next perfect one, it may never come!