This copy is very clean overall. The glass shows no defects that I can see even looking through the rear element. The speeds on the shutter sound accurate to me and my film comes out great.
This is a very sharp and somewhat unique way to shoot 4x5. I'm including the recessed board that allows you to keep this lens mounted inside a Linhof Technika. It also includes an original Zeiss push cap.
I'm also including a Linhof hood which accepts I think series filters. This is (I think) the only way to use filters with this lens, and a hood is always a good idea for older single coated lenses like this.
Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qTrrs4x2r6BgQEeB8
Update: Good news! I found the 2nd Zeiss push cap. So now the front and rear caps are original all metal Carl Zeiss parts. I would not call this 'collector grade', but it's a nice kit as it is. This lens is lovely and very sharp, but it lacks coverage. I find that I just don't shoot enough portraits or very shallow DoF imagery with 4x5, so it is not right for my style. I'll probably revert to using my Schneider 120/8 SA in place of this lens...or pick up a newer 135//5.6 that closes into the body.
This is a very sharp and somewhat unique way to shoot 4x5. I'm including the recessed board that allows you to keep this lens mounted inside a Linhof Technika. It also includes an original Zeiss push cap.
I'm also including a Linhof hood which accepts I think series filters. This is (I think) the only way to use filters with this lens, and a hood is always a good idea for older single coated lenses like this.
Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qTrrs4x2r6BgQEeB8
Update: Good news! I found the 2nd Zeiss push cap. So now the front and rear caps are original all metal Carl Zeiss parts. I would not call this 'collector grade', but it's a nice kit as it is. This lens is lovely and very sharp, but it lacks coverage. I find that I just don't shoot enough portraits or very shallow DoF imagery with 4x5, so it is not right for my style. I'll probably revert to using my Schneider 120/8 SA in place of this lens...or pick up a newer 135//5.6 that closes into the body.
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