[Leica] Unusual Leica Xenon lens ?

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

My thoughts exactly. Most likely the reason for the mixed build.

Len


On Apr 2, 2007, at 8:27 PM, Photo Phreak wrote:

> many prewar lenses were sent to be coated at camera repair shops  
> during the fifties.  It would not be impossible for this to be  
> something made from two damaged lenses.....
>
>   If the pics are good, use it.
>
> DColucci@aol.com wrote:
>   I have come across a Xenon and I do understand there was a nickel  
> (uncommon)
> and chrome versions, but this lens seems to have a nickel head and  
> a chrome
> body ! See photos. Also, this lens seems like its coated ??!?!?? If  
> you
> look at reflections, I see light blue, light orange and even a  
> light pink...It
> was hard to show in a photo but I think you can see it.... What do  
> you think
> of this lens ?
>
> Thanks
> Dan
>
> IMAGES:
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> _http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon1.jpg_
> (http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon1.jpg)
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> _http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon2.jpg_
> (http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon2.jpg)
> (http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon1.jpg)
> _http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon3.jpg_
> (http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/xenon3.jpg)
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