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Very Large Stereo Lens Identification Question

Started Jan 13, 2017 | Discussions
Camera223 New Member • Posts: 1
Very Large Stereo Lens Identification Question

I recently got this lens and have been unable to identify it. It is a very large lens and looks like it would be for a Cine 35mm movie camera or some sort of medium format camera. It has similarities to some of the smaller 35mm stereo lenses like the one that fits on a Leica but this one is giant compared to those. There is no identification on the lens. The patent number is for a Kodak focusing system so that was not helpful. The diaphragm says the lenses are f2.8 speed. If anyone knows what it is I would be grateful for any help one could provide. I have included some pictures of it with a 35mm film cartridge next to it to show its size.

mike earussi Veteran Member • Posts: 9,440
Re: Very Large Stereo Lens Identification Question

The close spacing of the lenses makes me think it was designed for stereo microphotography.

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kds315 New Member • Posts: 4
Re: Very Large Stereo Lens Identification Question

Saw that, was intrigued to get it...

Seems to me like a macro lens system for a larger format camera (6x6 possibly)

Should be fun to find (or build) a camera for it!

Tourlou Senior Member • Posts: 1,046
Re: Very Large Stereo Lens Identification Question

put a red filter on one side and a green on the other side and you en-up with an analog anaglyph machine!!!

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