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My searches for this type indicate that it's mostly known as an enlarger lens, although there were some (purportedly optically identical) versions supplied for primary photography. No. 813798 in a Rapax shutter offered on a 2x3 press camera. I like this angle of view on 6x9 but is the much more common Luminized Ektar 101/4.5 a better choice for color landscape photography and night photography with point light sources?
One key factor in this is, of course, coating. Were mid-20th century enlarging lenses generally provided with anti-reflective coating? Were other Wollensak camera lenses from the late-40's/early-50's coated?
I don't have the lens in front of me to check. I'm sure I could take a look next time but I'm also just generally curious about this lens' reputation, beyond the mere presence or absence of coating.
One key factor in this is, of course, coating. Were mid-20th century enlarging lenses generally provided with anti-reflective coating? Were other Wollensak camera lenses from the late-40's/early-50's coated?
I don't have the lens in front of me to check. I'm sure I could take a look next time but I'm also just generally curious about this lens' reputation, beyond the mere presence or absence of coating.
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