Private company
Ross
British optical company
Ross is the name of a succession of London-based lens designers and their company. Andrew Ross (1798–1859) founded his company in 1830; from 1840 he began producing camera lenses signed "A. Ross". During his lifetime, the company was one of the foremost lens manufacturers.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1830Founded1
- HeadquartersLondon1
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Ross is the name of a succession of London-based lens designers and their company.2
Timeline
- 1830Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaRoss (optics)
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ256501
Sources
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- 1WikidataRoss on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaRoss on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsRoss photo by Colgill, CC BY-SA 4.0