Hugo Meyer & Co Gorlitz Satz Plasmat 15.3cm (153mm) f/4.5 Convertible Lens For Sale

I\'m selling this interesting convertible plasmat lens made by Hugo Meyer.

The full title is Hugo Meyer & Co Gorlitz Satz Plasmat. It\'s a 15.3cm (153mm) f/4.5 in a ring-set Compur shutter.The aperture is marked for the unconverted focal length (starts at 4.5) and \"VL\" (starts at f/11) and \"HL\" (starts at f/8). Front element is marked as as 32cm f/11, rear element is 22cm f/8.

Shutter works as it should at all speeds and has a retaining ring. Both front and rear elements come off very easily- you don\'t have to fully unthread them, they were designed to screw off with just a couple rotations, very interesting design and very handy for converting the lens.

The lens condition is not perfect but is quite usable. Front element has a small scratch (~ 1mm) off-center, rear element has an area of fine scratches just off center. Also has some dust and black spots in the lens (probably small flecking paint). Doesn\'t appear coated, but has developed a \"natural coating\" in a few areas.

Despite the optical issues when I\'ve used this lens it\'s been quite sharp and a very versatile lens to own.Good luck in the offerding!