Vest Pocket Kodak Meniscus

[enzodm]

I finally received my first 2012 lens... one century later, more or less . Very good conditions, all functioning, lens like new.



Only some sample, made removing the front hood as suggested on the net. With some pp. I will attempt something better tomorrow.

[stingOM]

Very interesting rendering of image. I have one too, but I never got the chance to adapt it yet on my camera.
http://forum.mflenses.com/unknown-kodak-folding-camera-lens-t34324,highlight,%2Bkodak.html

[luisalegria]

Veijo had some I think.

[martinsmith99]

Not a bad result. I have one and it's pretty much just blur.

[martinsmith99]

This was one of the better ones from a 1st test (sorry for the boring subject).


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[Lloydy]

[enzodm]

Actually, when closed down it becomes less interesting, i.e., less soft. To really see that glow I removed the front hood, as described here http://galactinus.net/vilva/retro/eos350d_meniscus.html (but in a less destructive way) and here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arkku/sets/72157594568114439/comments/ .

[martinsmith99]

[Arkku]

As a sidenote, I suggest this non-destructive method of adapting this lens to (D)SLR cameras:



The camera has a port hole on the back for cleaning the rear element; just use 2-sided tape to attach a short extension tube around the hole. This way you don't need to remove the lens from the original camera, and as a bonus you can use the original bellows for focusing. =)

[enzodm]

Arkku: I also saw your "adapter", really nice. However, I bought the lens alone.

[Attila]

These are too old lenses to my taste to use them on digital.

[Arkku]

The more use for old lenses, the better, digital or film is insignificant, just a matter of personal preference or current mood. In my opinion the worst thing to do to an old lens is buy it and then just lock it up never used… And the easier it is to use on current cameras, the more likely it is to get used (by most people).

Edit: Also, this particular lens/camera combo is originally quite limited because of fixed focus; when converted to an SLR system (digital or otherwise), I think it makes more sense to use this today because one can do through-the-lens focusing.

[RioRico]

I do not expect old and new lenses to perform similarly. I use ancient lenses when I wish images that don't look like those taken with modern lenses.