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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:51 am Post subject: Kodak Retina Reflex III |
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mo wrote:
Bought this mainly for the lenses, but found this is such a beautiful camera.A very heavy camera as well,which surprised me.
_________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
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Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6010 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Beautiful Mo.
It looks new.
Did you get the 80mm lens as well?
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:06 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
No,just the Eurygon 4/35, Tele-Xenar 4/135 (slight damage on the filter) and the Xenar 2.8/50.The camera has very little damage(one mark on the base plate and wear on the winder) I would say its in very good condition.Not sure how it functions though,have to find and read the manual.The leather case is in very good conditon as well,a well looked after kit I think! _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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duckrider
Joined: 11 Dec 2013 Posts: 437 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:47 am Post subject: |
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duckrider wrote:
Nice camera, congrats!
manual:
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_retina_reflex/kodak_retina_reflex.htm
If You're in love with this little gem, sit down, breath through & read this:
https://www.cameraquest.com/ret3s.htm
The only camera system, which used SLR & ranngefinder with one lens line! _________________ T*homas
(from the origin land of Zeiss, an obligation )
Zeiss ZF 3.5/18, 2.8/25, 2.0/35, 2/50macro, 1.4/50, 1.4/85, 2/100macro
Nikon Df, F2AS, F2A, F3/T, FM
ALPA 11Si, Angulon 2,8/35 ; Xenar 1,9/50 ; Tele-Tessar 4/200
Leica R3 SAFARI Safari Lenses 2.8/28 ; 2/50 ; 4/180
Rolleiflex SL 350 , Zeiss 2,8/16 ; 4/18 ; 2,8/25 ; 2,8/35 ; 1,4/35 ; 1,8/50 ; 2,8/85 ; 1,4/85 ; 4/135 ; 4/200
Leica M9-P, Leica M4-2, Tri-Elmar "Wate", Distagon 2,8/21, Biogon 2,8/28, Biogon 2/35, Planar 2/50, Tessar 4/85, M-Elmar 50mm, Summicron 90
Sony alpha 7r & adapters for all lenses above |
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rbelyell
Joined: 13 Oct 2009 Posts: 4269 Location: somewhere in the mountains of central NY
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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rbelyell wrote:
yup, ive had the iii (rf) and still have the iv (slr) and used the same set of wonderful lenses with both. unfortunately, i dont shoot film anymore, so my rig is up for sale. but along with my now sold xpan, this was my favorite system. i never missed a shot with either, and the schneider lenses give just gorgeous color. i recommend kodak elite chrome--these lenses eat it up.
tony _________________ Epson RD1 + Elmarit 21/2.8; Summarit 50/1.5; Summarit 75/2.5; Elmar-c 90/4; Sankyo Komura 135/2.8, Hektor 135/4.5; Braun Paxina 29 6x6; Photax Boyer Paris; Holga 120 Pano
GREAT STUFF FOR SALE:
Contax T
Hasselblad XPan + 45/4, 90/4
Kodak Retina Reflex IV + full set of Schneider Krueznach lenses
Mercury 2 half frame 35mm
Kodak Pro slr/n
Fuji GM670+100/3.5+65/8!
Praktisix 6x6 medium format + ZeissBiometar 120/2.8
Bessa T 101 Anniversary Edition in Navy Blue
Mamiya Six Folder with Zuiko 75/3.5
Adaptall: Tamron SP 28-85 macro
Cameras: Canon IX
PM for more complete descriptions/pix. All in great shape!
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Hope it works Mo, those are incredibly complex machines and if they go wrong, no repairman wants to touch them.
The lenses are the best bit - the Schneider and Rodenstock lenses are all top notch, the Eurygon is not common so congrats on that one; the Tele-Xenar is superb, every bit the equal of the Sonnar 4/135. The Tele-Arton 85mm f4 and the Curtagon 2.8/35 are both excellent too, but the real gem of the bunch for me is the Xenon 1.9/50, really sharp, even wide open but with oodles of vintage character.
The Rodenstock lenses are much less common than the Schneiders. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7554 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
The Eurygon 4/35 performs very well on a crop sensor. Try it and you will love it. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:37 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
Thank you for all your replies, I found the manual on the Butkus website but have one question.How do you change the ASA,the Dial does not move at all and I can't see where you change it on the camera?
I will most probably not use the camera,but I am curious if it does indeed work.The VF is filthy there is only a slither of true light the rest seems blocked out by fungus and filth.The winder winds the shutter works,even the gossen light meter seems to work once I had read the instructions.
I am in the process of trying the lenses out
Eurygon on the Panasonic G1
_________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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duckrider
Joined: 11 Dec 2013 Posts: 437 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:23 am Post subject: |
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duckrider wrote:
mo wrote: |
.....How do you change the ASA,the Dial does not move at all and I can't see where you change it on the camera?
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pressing the knop on the top & turning the wheel bottom under the lens should do it _________________ T*homas
(from the origin land of Zeiss, an obligation )
Zeiss ZF 3.5/18, 2.8/25, 2.0/35, 2/50macro, 1.4/50, 1.4/85, 2/100macro
Nikon Df, F2AS, F2A, F3/T, FM
ALPA 11Si, Angulon 2,8/35 ; Xenar 1,9/50 ; Tele-Tessar 4/200
Leica R3 SAFARI Safari Lenses 2.8/28 ; 2/50 ; 4/180
Rolleiflex SL 350 , Zeiss 2,8/16 ; 4/18 ; 2,8/25 ; 2,8/35 ; 1,4/35 ; 1,8/50 ; 2,8/85 ; 1,4/85 ; 4/135 ; 4/200
Leica M9-P, Leica M4-2, Tri-Elmar "Wate", Distagon 2,8/21, Biogon 2,8/28, Biogon 2/35, Planar 2/50, Tessar 4/85, M-Elmar 50mm, Summicron 90
Sony alpha 7r & adapters for all lenses above |
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std
Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 1827 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:14 am Post subject: |
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std wrote:
Congrats on the nice camera
and the lenses are also very good. _________________ Stefan
My lens list:
SLR MD: Rokkor 1,7/50 Exakta: Kilfitt-Makro-Kilar E 3.5/4cm; CZJ 2/50 Pancolar;M42: CZJ 2.8/50 Tessar; Mir-1B 2.8/37; Jupiter-9 2/85 T-mount: Tamron 5.9/200; Tamron 6.9/300; Tamron 7.5/400 C-mount: Cosmicar 1.8/50 Y/S: Sun 3.5/38-90, Sun 4/70-210 RF Contax RF: Jupiter-8 2/50; Contax G:CZ 2,8/21 Biogon T; CZ 2,8/28 Biogon T; CZ 2/35 Planar T; CZ 2/45 Planar T; CZ 2,8/90 Sonnar T |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
I consider the Retina cameras to be industrial works of art. Congrats on such a nice purchase. It might be worth your while to get it cleaned. I just read through the link at Camera Quest. You might want to study what he has to say -- he gives some detailed information on the operation of the camera, including some of the more difficult aspects of its design.
Oh, and I just had to comment on your photos. That 35mm is brilliant, imo. And that's a very lovely looking cat you have too. Reminds me of one of my late pets who passed some years ago. He was a good cat. _________________ Michael
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My Blog: http://michaelmcbroom.com/blogistan/ |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:21 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
LOL, You are kidding,Duckrider, once I worked out what you meant by "wheel under the bottom of the lens"...it works like a charm!! How and why they made it work like that only they the designers know.
Thanks Mike,I will check out that site and make a decision on possibly having the camera repaired. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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duckrider
Joined: 11 Dec 2013 Posts: 437 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:05 am Post subject: |
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duckrider wrote:
mo wrote: |
LOL, You are kidding,Duckrider, once I worked out what you meant by "wheel under the bottom of the lens"...it works like a charm!! How and why they made it work like that only they the designers know. |
pardon for my amateur English
mo wrote: |
How and why they made it work like that only they the designers know. |
simple reason:
Light meter is coupled with lens' light values indicator, and these are a combo of time, aperture & ASA setting.
It's a genius solution and an aesthetic pleasure to see all this mechanics interlocking imo. _________________ T*homas
(from the origin land of Zeiss, an obligation )
Zeiss ZF 3.5/18, 2.8/25, 2.0/35, 2/50macro, 1.4/50, 1.4/85, 2/100macro
Nikon Df, F2AS, F2A, F3/T, FM
ALPA 11Si, Angulon 2,8/35 ; Xenar 1,9/50 ; Tele-Tessar 4/200
Leica R3 SAFARI Safari Lenses 2.8/28 ; 2/50 ; 4/180
Rolleiflex SL 350 , Zeiss 2,8/16 ; 4/18 ; 2,8/25 ; 2,8/35 ; 1,4/35 ; 1,8/50 ; 2,8/85 ; 1,4/85 ; 4/135 ; 4/200
Leica M9-P, Leica M4-2, Tri-Elmar "Wate", Distagon 2,8/21, Biogon 2,8/28, Biogon 2/35, Planar 2/50, Tessar 4/85, M-Elmar 50mm, Summicron 90
Sony alpha 7r & adapters for all lenses above
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:45 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
You actually described it well, it was me not realizing what it was.I had seen the wheel but not connected the two. _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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Novicus
Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Posts: 136 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Novicus wrote:
I just Love that Variable DOF scale _________________ Going through a Phase......Again..
" Carpe Firm Occupare Momento "
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Analogue : Nikon Chrome F..Black F..Black F2 motor...F3..FA...Nikkormat Ftn black..Mamyia M645 ..M645J..Horseman VHR..RolleiFlex Tessar 75/f3.5...Rolleicord Xenar ..Konica autoreflex T...Pentax spotmatic..
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Novicus
Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Posts: 136 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Novicus wrote:
Good pics of a Nice Looking cat , and that Ol` lens draws real Sharp with a good bokeh , that s a great find _________________ Going through a Phase......Again..
" Carpe Firm Occupare Momento "
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Analogue : Nikon Chrome F..Black F..Black F2 motor...F3..FA...Nikkormat Ftn black..Mamyia M645 ..M645J..Horseman VHR..RolleiFlex Tessar 75/f3.5...Rolleicord Xenar ..Konica autoreflex T...Pentax spotmatic..
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:42 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
Thanks for your comments _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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