History: A quite interesting lens made in Ligny which is rarily seen on the market today. The Objectif Anachromatique (d'Artiste) layout features two meniscus lenses opposite of eachother. The lens was designed by Pulligny & Puyo and offers a pictorealistic image with some nice diffusion to it. It also features a rack&pinion to increase the DOF of the final image by increasing and decreasing the distance between the two optical cells. All in all its a fascinating lens maybe not for photographers who want super sharp portraits, but rather for shooters who like the pictorealistic style.

Condition: The lens comes in a collectors condition. The brass parts come unpolished and offer a nice patina, there is minmal wear here and there but its still a beauty to look upon. The rack & pinion is there and works. The lens even has one (F9) of the original waterhouse stops included. The glass is in superb condition, i cant even spot cleaning marks here.

It has a focal lenght of 310mm at a speed of around F5. It will work best for 5x7 and maybe even larger formats up to 8x10.


Lens comes with a flange, leather lenscap and waterhouse stop.





height: 18cm
width: 7cm
weight: 900gr

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.