Heliar | Voigtlander
A cult lens, Heliar is famous for giving images a certain creaminess. For this reason, it is still used by many “fine art” photographers and disputed on websites and auction houses.
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Cone Centralisateur | Darlot Opticien
Cone Centralisateur | Darlot Opticien – 240 mm | ~ f:4 | c1862 – Louis Daguerre released his photographic process in France in 1839. At that time Jean Theodor Jamin was producing optical instruments since 1822. Like many others he quickly incorporated in his portfolio photographic lenses as the demand was soaring. In 1860 Jamin retired…
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Verito | Wollensak
Wollensak’s soft focus lens, Verito has its most iconic images probably in pictures of Hollywood stars. Simple in construction and especially designed for studio portraits, it adds a halo that can go from very discreet to completely dominate the image.
