Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/03
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At 07:05 AM 3/3/98 -0000, Mike "Boreham" wrote:
>
>I think Stephen
>Gandys web site says there was an optical update from s/n 2340953 but I
>have not seen this stated anywhere else.
There IS some confusion on this lens, and most authorities seem a bit
befuddled, Lager's account perhaps being the most authoritative. Here's
what I have gleaned:
Version One 11902: original version, with large tripod foot. Focuses to 18
feet.
Version Two 11912: same but missing large tripod foot
Version Three 11914: RECOMPUTED LENS ("improved contrast and resolution"),
introduced
at Photokina 1970 and starting at lens s/n 2340953. Focuses to
11 feet.
The lens head on all three versions can be used on the Televid with adapter
14138, or on the Viso II/IIa/III with Bellows II by using adapter 16498:
this last rig gives a wide range from infinity to 1:6 macro work and is a
joy to use.
I have a Version Two and really find it useful.
Marc
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