New lens arrived early

[Hollis]

So, my newest indulgence on ebay arrived today. It is supposedly a petzval design lens. Looks to be a bit later than most since it has an iris (marked 1-5). Im excited because this is my first 'big' lens (physical size). No idea what it covers, no idea what the aperture is. Ill find out tomorrow. Its about 8" long.

[Walter Calahan]

May the fun begin. Congratulations.

[goamules]

Now that's going to be handy; a petzval with an iris. If it's about a 10-12 inch focal length, it will cover 5x7 and wholeplate probably. Maybe more with vignetting. They have to be pretty large physically to cover 8x10, about a 10 pounder! Have fun.

[Hollis]

Yeah, I am hoping to put it on my whole plate camera. I hope the front standard knows what its in for. I have to make a retaining ring for it so that is the first order. Ill try and get some images up in a few days.

[Daniel_Buck]

if it doesn't cover at infinity, it may still work for portraits!

[Hollis]

Yeah, Ill coax it into some capacity in my toolbox of lenses. Just wish the lathe was up and running and I would make a lens flange for it. Damn the bad luck.