Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:57:21 -0700
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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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Replies: Reply from tripspud <tripspud@transbay.net> (Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia)
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Message from "Will" <wlarsen@ocsnet.net> (Re: [Leica] Focomat Ia)
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