aplanat Extra Rapid Aplanat Analogue camera

The Extra Rapid Aplanat is an antique photographic lens produced between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, intended for bellows and bench cameras. Thanks to its all-metal construction and the characteristic iris diaphragm, it represents one of the most fascinating optics of the early days of photography.

Main features:

* Vintage photographic lens.
* Aplanat optical scheme, designed to reduce optical aberrations.
* Manually adjustable iris diaphragm.
* Brass construction with a brunite finish.
* Focusing via the camera bellows.
* Designed for use with dry plates or roll film, depending on the camera model.

Today the Extra Rapid Aplanat is particularly appreciated by collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts of historic photography. In addition to its collectibility, it can be adapted to modern cameras to obtain images with a characteristic vintage look, with a soft rendering and pleasant bokeh. It is an authentic testament to the evolution of photographic optics in the early years of photography.