Posted by Stephen on October 10, 2000 at 13:06:54:
In Reply to: Lens Help posted by J.P. on October 10, 2000 at 12:36:54:
: I recently bought a Super Speed Graphic with a
: Rodenstock 135mm Optar lens. The rear element of the
: lens has a problem with separation. It is my
: understanding that the rear element is actually layers
: that have been adhered to one another. My
: question is what are my options? I figured that because
: you can just unscrew the rear element that I should be
: able to find a new one to replace it with. However, I
: have been unable to track one down. Can I just use the
: rear element from any 135mm lense or does it that exact
: model of lens? Should I just give up and buy a new lens
: to fit that lens board? If so what newer lenses will
: fit a Super Speed Graphic lens board and have a top
: shutter speed of 1/1000th of a second? Please excuse my
: ignorance I am new to 4X5. Thanks.
Go to S.K. Grimes web site, he has information on
recementing the lens elements.