Would anyone have more info on Leitmeyr?

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Hi !

I recently bought a lens identified as: Anastigmat 1:6.8 F - 90mm Leitmeyr Munchen V Weitwinkle mounted on a Prontor II shutter.

The lens is single coated, very sharp and in prime condition.

Can anyone give me more info on this lens, I don't seem to even find the maker or references to the lens maker.

Many thanks !

Leo

-- Leo Salazar (leo@salazar.com), August 16, 1999

Answers

The lens you have is a 4 element double-Gauss type lens, like the Wide Field Ektars, Wollensak 90mm F/6.8 Optar, etc, etc.. It's made to cover 4 by 5. I have no info on Leitmeyer except that I have a 1957 Popular Photo that shows this lens being sold for 99 dollars by a company I can't remember. (A camera store).

-- Guy Ulrich (spareparts1@rocketmail.com), September 14, 1999.

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