The Gundlach Wollensak Hyperion is a classic soft-focus portrait lens from the golden age of large format photography, beloved for its distinctive rendering and smooth, luminous transitions. Designed as a diffusion lens, it produces a gentle glow while maintaining underlying sharpnessperfect for timeless, romantic portraiture. With its generous image circle, this Hyperion covers 8×10 comfortably and even has room for movements on 11×14, making it a versatile choice for ultra-large format work.

Collectors and working photographers alike appreciate the Hyperions adjustable diffusion control, allowing fine-tuning from subtle softness to a rich pictorialist haze. Examples are rare and sought after, especially in this focal length and aperture combination.

Condition: Good

This lens is in good condition for its age, with signs of handling consistent with decades of use. Optics are clear for a lens of this era, with only light cleaning marks and minor dust that will not affect its characteristic diffusion effect. Aperture blades move smoothly. There are some odd de-cementing issues around the edges of the rear group, but these should be outside the image area.

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