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Post by Stuart Walker on Dec 2, 2012 12:49:54 GMT -5
Anyone got a decent Tessar f2.8 45mm front element suitable for a Contaflex Super? (I believe the Prima, 2, 3 and 4 are compatible, not too sure about the later ones). The one on mine looks like it has been sand blasted!
Stuart Walker
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Post by hansz on Dec 2, 2012 13:56:05 GMT -5
Stuart,
You need a Tessar 1:2,8 f=50mm for your Super.
The 45mm was used for the I and II and is not changeable.
Sometimes these front elements are offered at Ebay Germany.
For historical reasons you should opt for a Tessar in the 232xxxx to 341xxxx range...
Hans
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Post by Stuart Walker on Dec 2, 2012 14:53:21 GMT -5
Thanks for pointing out my error, you are quite correct of course.
Regards
Stuart Walker
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Post by Stuart Walker on Dec 2, 2012 15:06:24 GMT -5
Hans, do the front elements from the later cameras fit and function, even if not historically correct?
Regards
Stuart
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Post by hansz on Dec 2, 2012 15:49:22 GMT -5
Stuart,
All Tessar 2,8/50 should fit; all Pantar don't: they were meant for the alpha, beta and prima C'flexes.
The very late Tessar front ends are believed to be re-calculated when the Contaflex S was introduced (around 50xxxxx). But they will fit anyhow.
Only with the M 1:1 frontends there are (subtle) differences - when you are lucky to find one that is...
Hans
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