12" f4.5 Kodak Anastigmat lens ULF 11x14 8x10 7x17 EX

This is a 12" f4.5 Kodak Anastigmat lens, with an image circle of a little over 20" (which is comparable to the IC of the 12" Goerz Gold Dagor), which is ample for 7x17, 11x14, or anything smaller. The lens is in good shape overall, although there is some light paint wear around the rim of the front lens, and the glass is in great shape except for some slight yellowing of the rear element towards the edge (it won't affect images, you can see it in the photos below). With a huge image circle, this lens would make a remarkable wide angle, and with an aperture of 4.5, it's extremely bright and a full 1 1/2 stops faster than the Goerz equivalent with the same coverage. I wouldn't say that this lens is rare (since that term is thrown around a lot on eBay without just cause), but it is very uncommon (similar to the Aerostigmat but faster), and from the limited research I've found, only a few hundred were made. This is an excellent lens for anyone who likes to shoot color, ULF or anything that requires great contrast and excellent sharpness.

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