April 24, 2024
Bausch and Lomb 14x17 Tessar Series IIb f/6.3 (approx. 489mm or 19.25")
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Solid-performing Bausch & Lomb 14x17 (= approx. 489mm; 19.25") Tessar Series IIb. I've used this for wet plate collodion portraits to great effect despite it being only f/6.3 wide open� (the last two photos are examples of 8x10 tintypes done with it). I just was given a second one so I'm selling this one. As you can see, it has some light barrel wear to the point that the "6.8" aperture mark is rubbed off but the rest is intact. The glass is generally quite clean and clear save for very light cleaning marks, a few dust specks, and a narrow (about 1/8") band of faint haze� around the outer edge of the front element. Overall none of those issues seems to affect performance. Aperture moves smoothly and the 19 blades form a smooth circle at all stops. Flange is included. This would make a great portrait lens for 8x10,10x12, and 11x14. It will even cover 15x20 stopped down.
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