[Leica] IMG: Old Lens Revisited

[Jim Nichols]

In the late 1980s, on a visit to Ft. Worth, TX, I found an interesting 
lens in a consignment shop.  It was a Soligar 35mm f/2 (C/D) lens made 
by Tokina for Soligar, and the C/D indicates it was "Computer 
Designed".  Needing a 35 to fill in the gaps of my Spotmatic M42 lenses, 
I bought it.  In researching it this morning, I found that it does not 
have the Red "P", designating a Professional Model, so it is from 
standard production, which started in 1975.  The thing that got my 
attention was that it focuses right on the mark at Infinity, and focuses 
continuously down to about 8 inches.

It is raining outside, so I was limited to subjects I could find around 
the house.  I chose this bell, placed on a pie crust table in front of a 
window.  IIRC, the aperture was f/4.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190408-DSCF0884.JPG.html

I think it is worth a trial for flower photos.  We'll see, when the sun 
comes out.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA