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For Sale Ross Meniscus lens. Soft focus on the super Cheap

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jimgalli

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This is the remains of some kind of ancient Ross lens.


Threaded at both ends, but the front of the barrel is empty. At the back is an achromatic meniscus that makes a nice soft image


Focus at infinity seems to be at about 13 1/2" or thereabouts. It covers 8X10 handily although it gets pretty mushy out at the edges. I'll include a couple images in another post.


For a firmer image, think 5X7 and what a lovely portrait distance 13 + inches is for that format.


I don't have any illusions of great value, but I think $185 is fair.
 
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Here are some images made with it. 8X10 format.


billie wilsons 41 chev


church bell with model a


church bell

Lots of cleaning sleaks. Glass is NOT pristine.
 
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Wow...that's a lovely effect! Too bad I don't have anything that can support a lens this large!
 
New price; $165 includes shipping in USA
 
Still available. Get out of your comfort zone and make some art! $125 + you pay 4 shipping
 
SOLD!

Thanks All!