Kodak No.32 Anastigmat Lens (Pre-WW2–Post-WW2)

A large format lens designed for use with Graflex SLR systems, featuring a 6 3/8" focal length and f/4.5 maximum aperture.

Overview

The Kodak No.32 Anastigmat is a large format lens produced by Kodak, identified in sources as "Kodak No.32 Anastigmat F-4.5 6 3/8 In." It was used on Graflex Series B cameras and the Compact Graflex 3¼×5½ SLR focal plane shutter camera. Listed in both pre- and post-WW2 Kodak lens manuals, this lens was mounted on a Graflex SLR board, though one known example is damaged—repairable with tape or composite material. Despite limited documentation, it was designed to cover 4×5 inch film with moderate movements and may reach 5×7 inch coverage with no movements, provided sufficient bellows extension.

Specifications

Focal length	6 3/8 inch
Maximum aperture	f/4.5
Lens type	Anastigmat
Mount	Graflex SLR board
Film coverage	4x5 with moderate movements; possibly 5x7 with no movements
Model number	EE32-193K No. 32

Design

The lens is a large format anastigmat design, mounted on a Graflex SLR board. One documented example has a damaged board, noted as repairable with tape or composite material, indicating the mechanical housing rather than the optics may be prone to physical degradation over time.

Context

The Kodak No.32 Anastigmat was used on Graflex Series B and Compact Graflex 3¼×5½ SLR cameras. It appears in Kodak lens manuals from both pre- and post-WW2 periods, suggesting a production span that crosses the mid-20th century, though exact years are unconfirmed.

Market

One unit was listed for sale on ritzcam.com in 2004 at $145, a price described as "kind of 'hopeful'" by a forum commenter. An eBay listing (item 306724063184) received a 5.0 rating for accurate description, though no sale price was recorded.