Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>From: Gerd.Hechtfischer@t-online.de (Gerd Hechtfischer) >Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 20:35:51 +-200 >Subject: [Leica] Novoflex 3.8/200 > >Hi, > >recently I saw a used Novoflex "Schnellschuss"-lens 3.8/200 with >matching 1.5x converter offered for about US$250. Does anyone >on the LUG use this lens? Can it be adapted to the Visoflex III? >I understand this lens is not compatible with the other Novoflex >400/560/600 mm lenses and PIGRIFF mounts. >I think I will hardly ever need a lens longer than 300mm, so I am=20 >considering getting it. > >Gerd RE : In 1980, I hesitated between a used Elmar R 180 and the new Novoflex 3.8/180.I tested both before buying at last the Elmar. Why ? 1=B0)The opt= ical quality (as i could subjectively appreciate by comparison) of the novo ( = a simple triplet of 3 elements...) was largely below the Elmar.2=B0) no automatic diaph 3=B0) the "schnellschluss" device was cumbersome with a 2= 00. Yes, it is possible to adapt the novo on a viso with an adapter made by novoflex for the universal bellows. Novoflex no longer sells that item i= n France. It is still available in Germany on special request. Dominique Pellissier