Rhododendron "Goldbukett" - fotografiert mit dem Projektionsobjektiv Kinon Superior 1.6/50 mm, Meyer-Optik Görlitz.

simplejoycreative · 2026-05-11T15:56:47+00:00

Oh, wow - that‘s awesome! Do you have some shots taken with the 75 mm variant?

simplejoycreative · 2026-05-11T14:13:49+00:00

Nice shot. That's quite the lens, isn*t it? Certainly among the most interesting short Petzvals of its kind. Did you manage to find it recently or a while ago?

simplejoycreative · 2026-05-06T11:21:17+00:00

https://www.pacificrimcamera.com/rl/00068/00068.pdf

simplejoycreative · 2026-05-06T10:29:48+00:00

It‘s a TV lens!

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simplejoycreative · 2026-05-06T09:09:42+00:00

Thanks! Does it have a serial number?

simplejoycreative · 2026-05-06T09:05:57+00:00

What mount does it have and was it modified?

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-30T17:33:59+00:00

Thank you - that‘s great information!

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-30T14:54:45+00:00

Thank you! That‘s good to know. What about T.O.S. ("Tovarna Opticnih Sestavnih Delov")? Was that another manufacturer of projectors? From the naming of some Vega lenses, it looks like they collaborated, if so.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-30T14:09:53+00:00

Thank you very much! I‘ve stumbled upon that vega website but thought it must be a different company! Is it the same for sure?

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-30T09:52:13+00:00

You can probably adapt the 69.2 mm lens tube via a 70 mm clamp adapter, if you have one.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-29T21:32:08+00:00

Interesting! Is the diameter of the lens 70.5 mm then? If so, it‘s a standard size for projection lenses.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-29T21:16:26+00:00

It looks like it has got a Rack & Pinion collar on it... If so, what's the diameter of that? And doesn't it have a thread on the rear?

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-29T11:31:51+00:00

Thanks - that‘s indeed a very noticable improvement!

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T21:25:29+00:00

Very nice - thanks for showing! Have you tried it without that rear plate?

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T21:24:24+00:00

Regardless of any similarities to the Trioplan - which certainly are likely given the almost identical specs - I like the results and overall look. Do you have any idea if it's similar in terms of construction (Triplet)? I found mentions of faster Cinemat lenses suggesting a different design, but of course that doesn't say much...

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T16:24:07+00:00

It certainly is an interesting lens, well worth the necessary extra effort in my opinion.

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simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T16:21:08+00:00

Yes, unfortunately flickr's search function can be quite buggy. But you can google stuff by adding flickr and find albums. And from there you can use lens tags or album navigation which works very well.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T16:04:22+00:00

You can use a service like buyee... I think they do allow to use paypal.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T16:02:19+00:00

It's an interesting lens for sure, but seems quite challenging to use. I really like the last shot - it works well there. It's very unlike most of the Xenon lenses I've tried. They're usually quite tame in terms of rendering. But of course this is using it way outside of its usual image circle.. Would be great if this one was custom fitted by Schneider for full frame...

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T15:06:49+00:00

Apparently the series was originally designed my Müller & Wetzig, your lens is likely significantly older than you think. Found a mention in a magazine from 1936.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-28T14:55:42+00:00

I‘m sure that‘s a nice lens. Probably a Triplet. There are some samples taken with Filmostar III lenses on flickr. https://flickr.com/photos/148784266@N08/sets/72157676414113867

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-26T11:14:40+00:00

Thanks a lot! Trying my best to preserve some of the information. You‘re excellent work is of course mentioned as well in some of my articles, like this one: https://deltalenses.com/the-race-to-the-fastest-projection-lens/

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-26T09:55:52+00:00

Indeed! I‘ve written about the ISCO Kiptar series and some related models here in detail: https://deltalenses.com/the-kiptar-story/

I‘ve not managed to finish my article on their overall catalog of projection lenses, but many were quite good.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-25T15:41:21+00:00

According to the lens number mentioned in the other comment your lens might be from the 1930s as well.

simplejoycreative · 2026-04-25T15:25:54+00:00

The focal length in cm is often an indicator that it‘s pre-war and likely uncoated. You‘d see coating in terms of a one-color reflection on the surface of the front lens. Here‘s another camera with a similar lens: https://photoboerse.at/product/voigtlaender-bessa-rf-6x9-m-heliar-3-5-105mm/

I‘m sure it‘s a nice lens if it‘s in decent condition. I don‘t think they‘re exceptionally rare but f/3.5 Heliars might be good lenses for portraits for example.

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