Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jul 4, 2007, at 9:15 AM, Douglas Sharp wrote: "Zeiss-Ikon SL706 with an Opton 1.8/50mm - one of the last really German SLR's. Built like a tank and a wonderful lens. The stop down gubbins got broken and couldn't be repaired. Douglas" Well I'll be. I still have my SL706 SM plus three lenses - 35mm, 50mm Ultron, 135mm, in a matching kit case I bought new in 1972 in Wiesbaden. Still works well, as far as I know, though I haven't put a battery in for a few years (match needle metering only, CDS cell). The Ultron is as sharp stopped down as any lens I've ever used, period. Good bokeh, too. Odd concave front element. If I ever create a new website, I will post a photo or two from this outfit. Marc I'm sure can chime in, but I think the machinery and parts were shipped off to Singapore, where the first Rollei reflexes made there were very similar cameras. Great camera! Will von Dauster