On Wed, 28 Jul 2004, Frantisek Vlcek wrote:

> Lenses have an circle of acceptable* coverage, that is inherent in the
> lens design, and doesn't change with focal length. (*: acceptable

Many thanks for the explanation, I really appreciate it.

> The Olympia Sonnar, the 2.8/180mm was originally produced for Contax

Is that the zebra model?

> rangefinder camera (which could still focus a 2.8/180mm lens at longer
> distances like sports somewhat accurately!), but it was made so it
> covers even medium format film with ease. The second version (black,
> with large protruding tripod foot, pre-set aperture) actually had
> unscrewing rear mount which you could exchange for many other mounts.
> The third version, sold as 6x6cm lens for Pentacon 6, is still
> optically the very same, just in a barrel for P6.

Is there a problem using this (with an adapter) on a 35mm camera (the
-5n for example).

Thanks,
Kostas

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