Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Focotar
From: Alfred Breull <puma@hannover.sgh-net.de>
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 09:54:17 +0100

Barney,

3 weeks ago I payed DM 150, about USD 85, for a Valoy 2 incl 
the Focotar. The condition compares to the one you decribed.

The Focotar is pretty fine, and compares to the Componon
of the same period. Both had and have a good reputation,
even today.

Alf
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>Can anyone tell me anything about the 50mm f4.5 Leitz Focotar
>enlarging lens? It's serial number is 1132558* (I think) and it has
>DOOCQ stabped on the side. Is this a good lens? What would a fair used
>price be to pay for one in 8+ shape and in need of a CLA?
Alf
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