Lancaster single achromat - Antique and Vintage Cameras

Wide-angle

J. Lancaster & Son

Birmingham

England

Image of Wide-angle

f13, 8 ½"

Lens Type:
Single achromat.

Wheel stops without calibrations. Brass mount with Lancaster shield. For whole-plate.

Identification:
Early model with plain brass finish.

Instantaneous

f10, 5 ½"

Lens Type:
Single achromat.

Iris diaphragm to f30. Brass mount. For quarter-plate.

Instantaneous

f10, 8 ½"

Lens Type:
Single achromat.

Iris diaphragm to f30. Brass mount. For half-plate.

Made in sizes from 5 - 21". These lenses incorporated an early iris diaphragm. An Instantaneous shutter was usually included.

References & Notes:
BP 3879/1886. Lancaster Cat. 1888, p. 28.

Company Details:

Lancaster & Son

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