Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill Larson wrote: <<I have a focomat 1...the lens is a real hoot...It is branded ELeitz, Inc; New York. It is a 50mm/4.5. I can take the most modern of negatives and turn it into a 1940 look.>> During WW2 Leitz, New York bought lenses from Wollensak so your 50mm f4.5 might be a rebranded Wollensak enlarging lens. Not to worry, they made fine lenses. I have a WW2 era Wollensak 90mm f4.5 LTM lens for my Leica IIIc nd it is every bit as good as the Elmar. Besides, the 1940s look has a certain retro appeal. Larry Z - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html