Cameras/Goerz Apochromat RD Artar 24
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Question
I have this lens, trying to find out its worth. I have pics that I can
send to you if that would help. All of this type is on the lens itself.
Except the RD of course that is just a red dot on the lens. It is
attached to a metal plate which has knotches in it and then that is
attached to something else that I really do not know what to call. It
would probably be best for you to see the pics if that is possible.
Thanks for any help you can be.
David Davis
Hello,
There are three different versions of this lens, so it would help to see a picture. All are valuable, but there is a broad range from least to most. Go ahead and send a single small JPEG (emphasis on small!) to my personal e-mail <silver@well.com> and I'll get right back to you with an appraisal.
Best wishes,
David Silver
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