Lot 0472

Soft-Focus (Petzval-Type) Portrait Lens by Vallantin,

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Soft-Focus (Petzval-Type) Portrait Lens by Vallantin,

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Soft-Focus (Petzval-Type) Portrait Lens by Vallantin, c. 1858
Vallantin, Paris. No. 2303, approx. 30 cm focal length, early Vallantin lens with interesting feature: the rotating rear-lens mount with four I–IIII grooves, through which the spherical aberration can be influenced and a "soft focus" effect achieved. Height of the lens with hood 8 ¼ in., front optics Ø 3 1/6 in., connecting ring Ø 5 in.

Portraitobjektiv Soft Focus (Petzval-Typ) von Vallantin, um 1858
Vallantin, Paris. Nr. 2303, Brennweite ca. 30 cm, frühe Vallantin-Optik mit der Besonderheit, daß das hintere Linsenglied gemäß Stricheinkerbungen von I bis IIII drehbar ist, wodurch die sphärische Aberration zunimmt und ein "Soft Focus"-Effekt entsteht. Höhe der Optik mit Sonnenblende 21 cm, Frontlinse Ø 8 cm, mit Anschlußring Ø 13 cm.

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Soft-Focus (Petzval-Type) Portrait Lens by Vallantin,

Name: Soft-Focus (Petzval-Type) Portrait Lens by Vallantin,
SKU: 51326920
Price: 600 EUR
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Estimate €800 - €1,000

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