Nicola Perscheid Lens 4.5/36cm Emil Busch portrait lens, dating to around 1915


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Nicola Perscheid Lens 4.5/36cm Emil Busch portrait lens,...
Nicola Perscheid Lens 4.5/36cm Emil Busch portrait lens, dating to around 1915
1.999,00 € *

The Nicola Perscheid lens 36cm f/4.5 made by Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenow is a historically significant soft-focus portrait lens, developed in collaboration with the German photographer Nicola Perscheid around 1910.

Key Details:

  • Focal Length: 36 cm (360mm)

  • Aperture: f/4.5

  • Manufacturer: Emil Busch A.-G., Rathenow

  • Type: Soft-focus portrait lens

  • Mount: Typically barrel mount, for large format cameras

  • Optical Design: Specially designed for pictorial-style photography with smooth transitions and soft bokeh

This lens became popular among fine art and portrait photographers in the early 20th century due to its unique rendering and characteristic soft-focus effect. It's a rare and collectible item today, especially in complete and clean condition.


  • Item weight: 1,00 kg