Kumar and Reddesert got you on the press shutter wierdness (they also don't go as fast--press shutter usually max as 1/125, whereas a normal Copal 1 usualy goes to 1/400, even if it doesn't actually get that fast.)
The other thing to note is that may mean that your lens elements were moved from a normal copal to a press copal so the aperture markings may not be fully accurate, since they my have been for a different focal length lens.
As far as lens caps, since I've purchased a bunch of LF lenses without caps, I've had to buy a bunch of replacement caps. Most LF lenses originally came with push on caps, and on many, the rear element isn't threaded, so cant take kond of clip on caps use on 35mm lenses. B&H sells a lot of different sized of push on caps for about $10 each. Just start at your local harbor freight and buy the cheapest digital calipers you can find (usualy about $10 as well.) measure the outside of the lens and get the closest cap you can find. You may also find vendor pdfs that may tell you what you need, but lately I've been buying old lenses where there isn't much good info, so the calipers are my fallback.
You have a Copal press shutter made for Wista. This was an option for buyers in Japan. The shutter has an interlock cable socket. When a holder is inserted, the shutter closes and opens when the holder is removed. The preview lever opens fully for focusing.
Thank you for the reply and the leads on specs and caps!!Kaiser makes slip-on lens caps, and "Breakthrough Photography" makes center-pinch lens caps in varying sizes. Both available through Amazon (and others).
The size should be documented on the data sheet for the lens, but I'm not sure where to find the Nikkor specs. largeformatphotography.info has a lot of information on various lenses linked from the front page.
Generally, "press" type shutters are self-cocking, sometimes labeled as "press" but not always. Also, the open-to-focus preview mechanism works differently on different brands and models of shutters - on some you have to cock the shutter to use it, on some you don't, and there are some shutters with no preview lever so that you have to use "B" and a locking cable release to preview. The "Copal Press Shutter" section at https://skgrimes.com/products/shutters/copal-shutters/ is probably relevant to your lens.
This is one of my favourite LF lenses, as it'll cover 8x10. First time I've heard of it mounted in a self cocking shutter.
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You're in N.O.? I used to live on Bourbon and Esplanade, sorta across from the Port of Call, on the same block as one of those Stop & Robs. Really miss the food and music. Hopefully you got through the last storm OK. I was all set to go to this year's Jazz Fest, and then.........
Right now, I"m using it in the only view camera I have, the Shen Hao dedicated 6x17 medium format shooter.
BUT, I'm planning the near future to jump into true large format 4x5 too...so, two birds with one stone so to speak.
I got the lens for just a touch over $200, it didn't have a lens board with it, but I ordered one from Amazon for like $26...it's on its way and I also have a shutter cable coming for it, I like to keep one to each lens.
I'm really looking forward to this lens...I"ve been shooting panos with the Shen Hao, and I've been running into shots that I need this extra reach for. I have the Nikkor 90mm and 150mm. This will help add to what I shoot and the lens elements look to be in mint condition.
I guess I'll likely round things out maybe with a Nikkor 300mm, but my wallet is a bit dry after this and my expenses evacuation hurricane Ida.
Thank you ALL for the great help and feedback!!!
cayenne
The part you mentioned about the lens previously possibly being moved from a normal copal to the press copal....does that mean there were Nikkor-w 210 lenses for one shutter type or the other? Is there a marking, model number or other indicator to differentiate as to which type of lens it is and what type shutter it requires for accurate aperture markings?
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