Guess The Lens

johnriley
Posted 16/05/2009 - 16:18 Link
Think lenses are too big and heavy these days? Anyone care to guess what this one is?
[IMG]http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/johnriley1uk/019-New-Lens.jpg[/IMG]
Best regards, John
Mannesty
Posted 16/05/2009 - 16:59 Link
It obviously has SMC . . . Seriously Mouldy Coating.
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Unlocker
Posted 16/05/2009 - 17:28 Link
Think you should let Hefty borrow it for a review!
Hardgravity
Posted 16/05/2009 - 17:33 Link
Putting it next to a 110 is cheating John.

Iy looks like it came of an old plate camera, so focal length could be around 35mm( equivalent).
Cheers, HG

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CraigF1969
Posted 16/05/2009 - 17:34 Link
Canon 400mm L IS ?
I think im correct as you can still see areas where the white paint hasnt entirely come off.
hefty1
Posted 16/05/2009 - 18:07 Link
I was looking at a cinema projector down at the auctions a couple of weeks back and that had a similar-looking lens stuck on the front - so that's my guess.

I think it may be a tad big for my bellows unfortunately...
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Oggy
Posted 16/05/2009 - 18:34 Link
Is it an aircraft (Spitfire PR?) reconnaissance lens John?
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johnriley
Posted 16/05/2009 - 19:05 Link
Oggy, you have the kudos of a correct answer, although I can't confirm the Spitfire bit. It is indeed an Aero lens from a wartime reconnaissance camera.
Best regards, John
pschlute
Posted 16/05/2009 - 20:00 Link
Wow. Oggy what are next week's lottery numbers going to be ?
JPC1970
Posted 16/05/2009 - 20:05 Link
Only just seen this.

I would have gone for the Hubble telescope anyway.
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fatspider
Posted 16/05/2009 - 20:36 Link
Quote:
Putting it next to a 110 is cheating John
I wonder if John works in marketing?
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paulyrichard
Posted 16/05/2009 - 20:45 Link
pschlute wrote:
Wow. Oggy what are next week's lottery numbers going to be ?
LMAO
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Oggy
Posted 16/05/2009 - 21:47 Link
Kudos

Oh hang on a minute - I've just remembered what that means...

NO prize
johnriley
Posted 17/05/2009 - 00:09 Link
You're displaying yet more wisdom there, Oggy!
Best regards, John

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