Busch Rathenow T. G. Nr 826

[jamaeolus]

Got this for a few dollars. I'm guessing projection lens. Seems a triplet.



No attachment points but barrel was easy to tape to m42 extension tubes. Both fore and aft, allowing reverse image and providing a decent lens hood which was very necessary. Images with the name ring toward the camera were superior to those with the name ring on objective end. Assuming a typical projection lens format that would make sense. The non named end has a flange which would make that seem to be the objective lens. I'm just guessing but it seems to be around 80-90mm FL.

The lens:



Very weak at infinity:


Soft glow:
without lens hood and name ring forward.




Bokeh bubbles.


Flowers and such.

[alex ph]

Great dreamy lens!

This must be a projection one, judging on the mounting setup. Makes me think of this lens in a certain extent.