Kodak Projection Ektar 75/4.5
Projector lens made in USA by Eastman Kodak.
Kodak Enlarging Ektar 75/4.5 [UK]
Heliar/pentac enlarger lens made in Britain by Kodak Limited London. Marked 3”. Notched aperture ring. Brass body. M30x0.5mm
Kodak Enlarging Ektar 75/4.5 [US]
Heliar/pentac enlarger lens made in USA by Eastman Kodak. Scalloped aperture ring. Lanthanum. CAMEROSITY serials. M30x0.5mm mount
75-80mm Heroes
Previously, I explained why focal lengths of 60-90mm are of special interest to those seeking uncompromised performance at ‘regular’ taking distances of 40cm-infinity. Here’s a summary of tested Delta lenses in this range that should be at the top of your shopping list. Gold-Awarded at Close Range:Meopta Meogon 80/2.8; Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon N 80/4; Nikon EL-Nikkor …
Agfa-Gevaert Enlarger Lenses
Agfa’s enlarger lenses never achieved the global awareness of other German brands, or other products in its stable. PhotoCornucopia’s Big List only listed two; in 1983 the ‘Darkroom Magazine’ overview overlooked them; forum chatter goes quiet when you ask. In fact, you can read widely online and never learn Agfa ever made them. Vade Mecum …
The Race to the Fastest Projection Lens
Press material of the time depicted the early history of cine projection as the quest for speed: vivid brilliance on screen meant healthy box office – making the business of brute-force light transmission a priority. Bigger audiences meant bigger cinemas, bigger screens, and therefore even greater demand on projection lenses. The race to improve the …
Isco Kiptar Projection Lenses
An overview and history of the extended ISCO Kiptar lens family, as well as images taken with some of these lenses, adapted onto digital cameras.
The Dallmeyer Story
Another seminal maker lost to the purview of recent generations, J.H. Dallmeyer was destined for entanglement in the fate of its internecine rival, A. Ross. John Henry Dallmeyer was the son-in-law of Andrew Ross, and was employed initially in the company’s workshop, then as a scientific advisor. Following the death of Andrew Ross in 1858, …
Taylor-Hobson / Cooke Lenses
NB: This is a draft (incomplete) article. If you have any in-depth information, or original manufacturer manuals, catalogues or period advertisements that might be relevant, please email Mark here. Peer review and contributors welcome, and will be credited. Similarly, if you have any memorable images shot with these lenses, we’re happy to show them in …
The C. Friedrich Story
History of C. Friedrich, a small lens manufacturer from Munich in Germany as well as an overview of lenses and various sample images taken with them.