Polaroid Portrait Lens

[VTHokiEE]

I picked up a few odds and ends for my new to me land camera and a Polaroid portrait lens #581/581A was part of the package. Unfortunately, there was no rangefinder accessory. I'm not certain I would use the lens in the first place, but as far as I can tell the lens is useless without the rangefinder accessory, is that true? And if so, is it worth trying to track down the accessory?

Thanks!

 

[Spavinaw]

I would say the rangefinder attachment is absolutely necessary. Without it I don't see any way to focus correctly. To find one by itself would take phenomenal luck--but you never know. So, good luck!

 

[charjohncarter]

I have the 581 and hardly ever use it, but the rangefinder is very helpful. I have used another close up lens without the RF attachment, and I have had to use a measuring tape for distance. It was very hard to use as the DOF get very thin when you go close.

#581

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3289/3076276778_148d589dd5_o.jpg

You might try setting the RF on closest and measure what the manual says. But it will be hit and miss.

 

[yossarian123]

I have an extra kit (583A but it should be perfectly compatible as long as you have a model with the combined VF/RF).

Sending you a PM.