Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This sounds intriguing though I'd feel the price is a little on the high side, especially with the marks in/on the optics. It's not a lens I've heard of though that doesn't count for too much, is it Leica (rangefinder) coupled? And does it focus correctly at infinity? There were many 39mm lenses made for Braun Paxettes which have no coupling and a different film plane to lens flange distance than the Leica. Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: William H. Cassing [SMTP:wcassing@elkgrove.net] > Sent: Monday, November 23, 1998 6:22 AM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] Unusual Lens > > A local dealer has a 35mm f/2.8 Rodenstock lens with an M adapter. The > lens > appears to be coated, but minimally so (not multi-coated). Aside from a > couple of dark specks (one shaped like a doughnut about 0.5 mm in > diameter) > behind or on the rear of the front element, the lens appears to be in good > condition. Consignment price is $400 US. > > Has anyone seen or heard of such a lens? How would it compare to a Leica > lens? What effect would the specks have on picture quality? Does it > offer > fair value (either as a usable lens or as a collector's item)? > > Thank you. > > Bill Cassing