Busch, Emil Rapid Aplanat No. 5 Serie D F8 Brass lens

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 280 - € 330
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€195
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€165

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Rapid Aplanat No. 5 Serie D F8 in good physical condition and tested and functional, dating to 1850–1900 with an Objektivplatte lens mount; brass housing well preserved, iris diaphragm operational, glass largely clean with signs of age, weight about 1057 g, dimensions ca. 98 mm overall, front circumference about 74 mm and rear about 89 mm.

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I am offering here my Rath. Opt. Ind. Anst. vorm. Emil Busch, Rathenow for sale, intended for historical cameras from the turn of the 19th/20th century.

The high-quality lens is in very good condition for its age.
The brass housing is very well preserved, shows only a few signs of wear, no dents or deep scratches.
The lens features an iris diaphragm that functions well for its age.
The glass is largely clean without fungus or major scratches; signs of age are present, however.
The weight of the lens without the mounting ring is 1057 g.
Measurements:
Size approx. 98 mm,
Front circumference approx. 74 mm
Rear circumference approx. 89 mm

I am offering here my Rath. Opt. Ind. Anst. vorm. Emil Busch, Rathenow for sale, intended for historical cameras from the turn of the 19th/20th century.

The high-quality lens is in very good condition for its age.
The brass housing is very well preserved, shows only a few signs of wear, no dents or deep scratches.
The lens features an iris diaphragm that functions well for its age.
The glass is largely clean without fungus or major scratches; signs of age are present, however.
The weight of the lens without the mounting ring is 1057 g.
Measurements:
Size approx. 98 mm,
Front circumference approx. 74 mm
Rear circumference approx. 89 mm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Lens mount type
Lensboard
Brand
Busch, Emil
Model/type nr
Rapid Aplanat No. 5 Serie D F8
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1850-1900
GermanyVerified
Private

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