Condition: This quite nice Petzval design lens comes in a good overall condition. The brass is protected my a black coating which is still intact in most areas. The rack & pinion is complete and works quite well. The glass is in a very good condition also, there are a couple of specs here and there but there is no haze, or anything else that would impair the image quality.

The lens was made by W. Hume in Edinburgh probably around the 1890s to early 1900s. It features a waterhouse slot (no stops included).

It has a focal lenght of 200mm at a speed of F3.8. It will work best as a portrait lens for 4x5 and 5x7 formats  with a nice and distinct petzval character.



Lens comes with a fitting flange.



height: 12cm
width: 7cm
weight: 1000gr

Insured and tracked shipping cost:

Germany - 10 eur
EU* - 30 eur
Worldwide - 80 eur

*(the site offers only 2 shipping variations, DE and worldwide. buyers from EU please either contact me beforehand for a reduced EU cost, or after buying so i can send a refund over the difference)

Importent Note: This item comes from my private collection and is around 100 years old (antique). I try my best to describe all the faults and major damage which are relevant for the function of this item. But the actuall item can show signs of wear and also some cosmetic blemishes/damage which is not described in the auction text! When buying this item the buyer agrees to this terms.