Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tony, A Steinheil 35mm lens, the Lineogon, was the first wide angle lens I had back in 1977, and produced good enough pictures for me until replaced with an F2.8 35mm Summaron. I know precious little about the history other than reccomending Marc's book if you wish to know more. regards, Jem At 05:46 AM 1/3/2001 -0000, Tony Winkless wrote: >Re the earlier discussion on Steinheil lenses I have the following and >wonder whether anyone has any knowledge of the history of these lenses - >presumably 35/3.5 Elmar screw-mount coupled alternatives. It is >marked:Steinheil Munchen, Nr2775, 1:4.5, f=3.5mm, V-N. Perhaps of additional >interest it is also inscribed: "Made in Germany US Zone". I would urge you to consult that well of information, NON-LEITZ LEICA THREAD-MOUNT LENSES: A 39mm DIVERSITY, by Marc James <ah-HEM> Small, or else the other indispensable tool, Wright and Wilkinson's LENS COLLECTOR'S VADE MECUM CD-ROM. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!