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RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ysyyu wrote:
I found another black topcor 28/2.8 with 1415801 serial number.


Thank you.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
Found a black Navy 87-205/4.7 with serial 1306989
Click here to see on Ebay


Another discovery. Black Navy 87-205 was not mentioned by A&R.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="tao"][quote="Macca"]RE, Macro Auto-Topcor 58mm 3.5 s/n 13700390,silver./quote]

Thank you. Noted and comment added.

Macca wrote:
RE, Auto-Topcor 100mm 2.8 s/n 75055231, silver./quote]

Are you sure it was not 7505231?


Double checked and it`s definitely 75055231.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My one and only RE Topcor is a black 35mm f2.8 serial number 7420672. It has a silver rim to the front of the filter ring and just beneath the hood bayonet. Text is all white and all capitals (except f and mm):

RE AUTO TOPCOR 1:2,8 f=35mm TOKYO KOGAKU 7420672

Green dot to indicate focus position. White text for meter scale, aperture and depth of field markings. Orange text for feet scale.

Mark


PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This may be a new version:
http://kevincameras.com/gallery/v/topcon/lens/100_2.8/7516194/DSCN4807.JPG.html No 'N'
http://kevincameras.com/gallery/v/topcon/lens/100_2.8/7516194/DSCN4810.JPG.html But Infinity lock.
The Topcon Story says the last serial # was 7511339, but this lens is 7516194


PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That particular lens is already in the first post. I don't know about the infinity lock. What it is for and is it common among RE Auto Topcors?


PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The infinity lock is normally on the Navy versions, so in the heat of battle the lens doesn't get focused closer and ruin shots.
My black 100/2.8 has no infinity lock, so it's definitely a different animal.


PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi guys

I have a black 58mm 1:1,8 with the same writing as the V3.
The serial number is 11686016

Hope this helps.

Thomas


PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lightshow wrote:
The infinity lock is normally on the Navy versions, so in the heat of battle the lens doesn't get focused closer and ruin shots.
My black 100/2.8 has no infinity lock, so it's definitely a different animal.


I have a black 100/2.8 with infinity lock and no red "N" as well..

S/N: 7516061


PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2014 2:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Although the OP seems not updating the list now, I think we should still updating new infos.

a. Click here to see on Ebay
RE.Auto-Topcor 1:1.4 f=5.8cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan
Black with serial 1126396
Aperture marking with '.'


b. Click here to see on Ebay
RE.Auto-Topcor 1:1.4 f=5.8cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan
Black with serial 11212699
Distance scale in feets only
Aperture marking with ','


PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

TKL wrote:
Hi guys

I have a black 58mm 1:1,8 with the same writing as the V3.
The serial number is 11686016

Hope this helps.

Thomas


Thank you. I have updated the list.


PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

leemik wrote:
Lightshow wrote:
The infinity lock is normally on the Navy versions, so in the heat of battle the lens doesn't get focused closer and ruin shots.
My black 100/2.8 has no infinity lock, so it's definitely a different animal.


I have a black 100/2.8 with infinity lock and no red "N" as well..

S/N: 7516061


Thank you. I have add a comment about the infinity lock.


PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
Although the OP seems not updating the list now, I think we should still updating new infos.

a. Click here to see on Ebay
RE.Auto-Topcor 1:1.4 f=5.8cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan
Black with serial 1126396
Aperture marking with '.'


b. Click here to see on Ebay
RE.Auto-Topcor 1:1.4 f=5.8cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan
Black with serial 11212699
Distance scale in feets only
Aperture marking with ','


Thanks Cavin. Somehow I no longer received the notification so I missed the latest posts.

I am confused by these two lenses. I need to double check with the book.


PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If we assume that the lenses had not been tempered with, neither fits especially well in Antonetto&Russo's framework.

The "a" sample has lower case lettering, FL in cm, and most importantly has a kidney-shape grooving on the back. Therefore it seems to fit the description of 112B v1. However, it is in black...

The "b" sample also has lower case lettering and FL in cm but already lost the grooving. So it is likely an early sample of 112B V1(variation) before the FL unit changed to cm.


PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tao wrote:
If we assume that the lenses had not been tempered with, neither fits especially well in Antonetto&Russo's framework.

The "a" sample has lower case lettering, FL in cm, and most importantly has a kidney-shape grooving on the back. Therefore it seems to fit the description of 112B v1. However, it is in black...

The "b" sample also has lower case lettering and FL in cm but already lost the grooving. So it is likely an early sample of 112B V1(variation) before the FL unit changed to cm.

I see. Here is another copy similar to 'a' Click here to see on Ebay .


PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

calvin83 wrote:
I see. Here is another copy similar to 'a' Click here to see on Ebay .


Thanks. I have updated the list. Though with the price I was half expected this to be a gold-plated sample.


PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:29 pm    Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description Reply with quote

tao wrote:
50/1.4 (Topcon Code 157B)

RE GN TOPCOR M 1:1.4 f=50mm TOKYO KOGAKU LENS MADE IN JAPAN
Black
First known: 15700001
Last known: 15703625


I found another s/n of 50/1.4,it's 15704417


PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:50 am    Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description Reply with quote

ysyyu wrote:
I found another s/n of 50/1.4,it's 15704417


Great find. Thank you.


PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:22 pm    Post subject: Re: RE Auto Topcor serial number and name ring description Reply with quote

tao wrote:
ysyyu wrote:
I found another s/n of 50/1.4,it's 15704417


Great find. Thank you.


Hi:

I got a Topcor lens,it's name"H-F,auto-topcor 3.5cm 2.8",but very hard to find information about it!

anyone has a idea? Is it good as same as RE series?
THANKS!




PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

F series lenses were Topcon "automatic-diaphragm" answer to the similar system from Zunow, Canon and Minolta. They can be easily identified by the distinctive clear depth-of-field window. The lenses, introduced with Topcon RII/Beseler C, were produced for only a short period of time before being replaced by the now famous RE Auto Topcors. Yes they are supposed to be good.

I do now know what the H stands for.


PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

tao wrote:
F series lenses were Topcon "automatic-diaphragm" answer to the similar system from Zunow, Canon and Minolta. They can be easily identified by the distinctive clear depth-of-field window. The lenses, introduced with Topcon RII/Beseler C, were produced for only a short period of time before being replaced by the now famous RE Auto Topcors. Yes they are supposed to be good.

I do now know what the H stands for.

Probably, H stands for HITACHI as those lens are order by HITACHI along with the Topcon RS camera. See the bottom of this link http://www003.upp.so-net.ne.jp/Topconclub/lens4.htm .


PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Calvin. Looks like these H-F lenses are quite scarce!


PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:01 pm    Post subject: Questions regarding RE,Auto-Topcor 1:3,5 f=2.5cm Reply with quote

Hi, I have just acquired a RE,Auto-Topcor 1:3,5 f=2.5cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 9367055 in Silver.
I have read many places that it should have a filter size of 62mm, but I cant get any om my 62 size hood on?
It is as if it the hood is a little too big.

The filter ring looks unharmed.

Is there others who have experience with that there should be a version with a different filter size?

KR


PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:52 am    Post subject: Re: Questions regarding RE,Auto-Topcor 1:3,5 f=2.5cm Reply with quote

A&R also stated that the lens took 62mm filters but I believed it was wrong. The lens uses 62mm push-on rubber caps but not 62mm filters. My copy does not even have filter threads.

If you need to use filters you will have to look for the original rear-mount filters. There were 10 of them. If you have the leather case, check under the lid first.


metalhund wrote:
Hi, I have just acquired a RE,Auto-Topcor 1:3,5 f=2.5cm Tokyo Kogaku Japan 9367055 in Silver.
I have read many places that it should have a filter size of 62mm, but I cant get any om my 62 size hood on?
It is as if it the hood is a little too big.

The filter ring looks unharmed.

Is there others who have experience with that there should be a version with a different filter size?

KR


PostPosted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It takes rear mounted filters as Tao said, it usually comes with a UV fitted as standard on the rear, have a look.

If you need a hood, check ebay for the Topcor Series 9 clamp on hood/filter holder. The same one fits both the 25mm and the 20mm though will be named for each lens, it`s identical.

Don`t pay over the odds though some folk are looking for ridiculous money for these hood/filter holders. The 25mm has no filter screw at the front so requires this or a home made system.