TAYLOR 150mm f4.5 - what is this lense ?

Sergey_Shablovsky

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• Apr 4, 2007

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Hello everybody!

What is TAYLOR 150mm f4.5 enlager lense? (or may be TAYON - trought mistake in eBay lot description)

 

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• Apr 4, 2007

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Sounds like Taylor Hobson, the British opitics company. Probably 1950s or 60s, maybe? Quite good optics in their day but quite old, now, I expect.

There are a few here for sale to give you an idea of price:

http://www.mrcad.co.uk/shop/home.php?cat=802

Steve

 

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I have a Taylor 75mm F3.5 lens. It also has the name "Tayon" on it. I have used it for midformat printing with good results. Mine is an e bay purchase so no additional info.

 

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• Apr 5, 2007

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Bill Mobbs said:

I have a Taylor 75mm F3.5 lens. It also has the name "Tayon" on it. I have used it for midformat printing with good results. Mine is an e bay purchase so no additional info.

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And what You says about x8-x10 magnification from 6x6 negs? What is result ? Are this lense sharp (as Nikon) or picture view similar to Leitz Focotar?