Novoflex BAL-EX -Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 4,5/105mm | Bellow
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The BAL-EX vacuum bellows unit for Exakta, paired with a Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5/105mm lens, is tested and working and in very good physical condition (estimated 1950–1960).
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Beautiful original German Novoflex BAL-EX bellows combined with a legendary Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5 / 105mm lens head (1952).
Because of the 105mm focal length, this set offers a very comfortable working distance to the subject, which is ideal for nature and insect photography without blocking your own light.
Specifications Bellows Unit:
Brand & Manufacturer: Novoflex (Memmingen, West Germany)1956.
Model: BAL-EX (Balgengerät für Exakta).
Camera Side Connection: Fixed Exakta bayonet.
Lens Side Connection: Fixed Exakta bayonet.
Physical Extension Length:
Continuously adjustable from 3 cm to 7 cm via rotary knob.
Built-in Guides / Scales:
Scale for 10.5 cm (105mm) focal length (including magnification indicators such as 13x).
Scale for 5 cm (50mm) focal length (at the bottom).
Lens Specifications:
Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5 / 105mm (Serial number: 2877456, year of manufacture 1952).
Equipped with Exakta bayonet adapter ring, seamlessly attaches to the bellows.
Settings: Continuously adjustable from 3 to 7 cm via the smoothly operating focus knob.
Key Advantages:
Completely mold-free (Glaspilz-frei): The glass has been checked, clear and absolutely free of mold or haze.
Dry diaphragm leaves: The diaphragm is completely free of oil residues and closes perfectly.
Beautiful Bokeh:
The lens has an extremely high number (16) of diaphragm leaves (preset system) that form a perfect circle.
This provides the famous, butter-soft vintage background sharpness.
Original Coating:
Marked with the rare Red Triangle (Δ) for better contrast and warm colors.
The lens hood protection is not original.
Compatibility:
With a simple, inexpensive mechanical adapter (Exakta to your camera brand, available online everywhere for about, this set is perfectly usable on modern digital system cameras from e.g. Sony (E-mount), Fujifilm (X-mount), Canon (RF) and Nikon (Z). Of course also directly fitting on analog Exakta cameras.
Condition: Mechanically and optically in a very neat, well-kept, and working vintage state.
The bellows is light-tight and the rails run smoothly.
Photos are part of the lot.
Shipping with tracking and traceability.
Beautiful original German Novoflex BAL-EX bellows combined with a legendary Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5 / 105mm lens head (1952).
Because of the 105mm focal length, this set offers a very comfortable working distance to the subject, which is ideal for nature and insect photography without blocking your own light.
Specifications Bellows Unit:
Brand & Manufacturer: Novoflex (Memmingen, West Germany)1956.
Model: BAL-EX (Balgengerät für Exakta).
Camera Side Connection: Fixed Exakta bayonet.
Lens Side Connection: Fixed Exakta bayonet.
Physical Extension Length:
Continuously adjustable from 3 cm to 7 cm via rotary knob.
Built-in Guides / Scales:
Scale for 10.5 cm (105mm) focal length (including magnification indicators such as 13x).
Scale for 5 cm (50mm) focal length (at the bottom).
Lens Specifications:
Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 1:4.5 / 105mm (Serial number: 2877456, year of manufacture 1952).
Equipped with Exakta bayonet adapter ring, seamlessly attaches to the bellows.
Settings: Continuously adjustable from 3 to 7 cm via the smoothly operating focus knob.
Key Advantages:
Completely mold-free (Glaspilz-frei): The glass has been checked, clear and absolutely free of mold or haze.
Dry diaphragm leaves: The diaphragm is completely free of oil residues and closes perfectly.
Beautiful Bokeh:
The lens has an extremely high number (16) of diaphragm leaves (preset system) that form a perfect circle.
This provides the famous, butter-soft vintage background sharpness.
Original Coating:
Marked with the rare Red Triangle (Δ) for better contrast and warm colors.
The lens hood protection is not original.
Compatibility:
With a simple, inexpensive mechanical adapter (Exakta to your camera brand, available online everywhere for about, this set is perfectly usable on modern digital system cameras from e.g. Sony (E-mount), Fujifilm (X-mount), Canon (RF) and Nikon (Z). Of course also directly fitting on analog Exakta cameras.
Condition: Mechanically and optically in a very neat, well-kept, and working vintage state.
The bellows is light-tight and the rails run smoothly.
Photos are part of the lot.
Shipping with tracking and traceability.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Novoflex
Model/type nr
BAL-EX -Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 4,5/105mm |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
