Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]jay coleman wrote: > > >>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 Jay: Thanks for your help. I did get some response and found that the 180 Elcan was one of only 57 made on a US Navy contract. Price range: rough condition= $2400 Nice= $4200 Randolph