Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12
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Hi Jerry!
Yes, I plan to get a modern 50mm for the Focomat 1a.
Thanks!
rich
Jerry Lehrer wrote:
> Rich und Will
>
> Yes, the old E. Leitz NY lenses were not coated. They were made
> by Woolensock and were awful! Get a good modern lens made by
> Rodenstock, Schneider or Nikor and you will get results equal to
> the worlds best. They all make lenses that screw right in. Don't
> handicap yourself. The enlarger is capable of superb results!
>
> Jerry
>
> tripspud wrote:
>
> > Hi Will!
> >
> > The lens is probably uncoated. That may account for the
> > retro look.
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > Will wrote:
> >
> > > Whooo... I can't answer your question.
> > >
> > > I have a focomat 1...the lens is a real hoot...It is branded
> > > ELeitz, Inc; New York. It is a 50mm/4.5. I can take the
> > > most modern of negatives and turn it into a 1940 look.
> > >
> > > The carrier is missing the red mask...So in my prints, the
> > > frame number shows. The carrier is pristine. I am thinking
> > > of sandblasting it so that I get fuzzy edges...
> > >
> > > I am having way too much fun.
> > >
> > > Regards. Bll Larsen
> > > Terra Bella, CA
> > >
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