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pdccameras
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 Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 12:12 am Post subject: Astronar 400mm f/7.3 - the rest of the story |
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pdccameras wrote:
HI all,
This is a continuation of sorts of a very old (2008) thread originally posted by luisalegria,
http://forum.mflenses.com/astronar-400-7-5-exakta-made-in-encino-california-usa-t14034,highlight,%2Bastronar.html
concerning the almost novelty-level Astronar 400mm f/7.3 telephoto lens mfg by the Encino Engineering Co. of Encino, CA USA c. 1959.
I found my copy in the back of the lens closet the other day, and noticed that it had several pages of original paperwork. Luis did a great job of reviewing the performance of the lens, and as usual, Luis was able to coax a lot more performance out this optic than I ever could. So I thought I would simply post some of the very interesting historical material about this 60 year old lens. Look at scan #5 where the lens is compared to two other unnamed 400mm telephotos, a 400mm f/5.5 and a 400mm f/4.5. I bet the f/5.5 is a Tele-Megor.
This package even includes a review by Modern's Herb Keppler!
Enjoy!
Paul
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| Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 3:33 am Post subject: Re: Astronar 400mm f/7.3 - the rest of the story |
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Enjoy!
Paul |
Yes, an enjoyable read! Thank you. |
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luisalegria
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luisalegria wrote:
Excellent! Thank you! Great find!
I still wonder if it was made in a garage...
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folderholder
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folderholder wrote:
I really enjoyed this. Thanks!
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Teemō
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Teemō wrote:
Interesting read, thank you for this! |
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John Shriver
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John Shriver wrote:
Paperwork has authentic silverfish holes... |
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