Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/20

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Subject: [Leica] 1930s Leitz Elmars for MF
From: Joe Berenbaum <joe-b@dircon.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 06:02:02
 
I was wondering, since there were Nagel folders made in the 1930s with
Leitz Elmars, does anyone know anything about the optical qualities of
these lenses? I'm mostly curious to know if the results were any different
from the equivalent Tessars of the same period. I gather that they are a
similar formula- so are these early medium format Elmars at all likely to
have anything of the Leica look? It is intriguing to me to wonder if I
could get a medium format folder to give Leica look pictures- but maybe
there wasn't a Leica look at all then. Any feedback appreciated- especially
if anyone has used or seen the results of any of these lenses.

Joe Berenbaum