Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>>Does anyone in the group have knowledge of a 180mm f/3.4 that is marked Elcan-R? Same appears to be an Apo-Telyt and has all three cams, takes series 7.5 filters, and carries serial number 303-xxxx. Many thanks for any help,<< I do not have any specific knowledge of such a lens (I have not seen one) but the 180 3.4 APO was developed under a military contarct and the military version of the lens would be called an Elcan. I believe there may be picture of such a prototype in Jim Lager's book on lenses (Vol. II of his latest series). Because of the serial number and the three cams it does not sound to me like yours is a prototype but rather a production lens slated for military use. It is unusual and perhaps somewhat valuable. I hope this is helpful. Jay Coleman