[rollei_list] Re: Whiteface T with Xenar question
- From: Matthew Phillips/HSC/VCU <mlphilli@xxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:32:48 -0400
Marc wrote:
"First, Zeiss recomputed the entire Tessar range
in the late 1950's. This was primarily done for
use on the Contaflex SLR's -- the recomputed
Tessars appear on the Super B, Super BC, and S --
but the improved design was extended to the
Rolleiflex T. As the recomputed lens appeared in
1962 and the T in 1958, I would suggest that
early T's had non-recomputed lenses."
The Rolleiflex T was touted as having a recomputed Tessar from its
Photokina introduction; likewise, early sales literature for the T mention
the new design, featuring a 'rare-earth element', presumably referring to
the lanthanum glass.
Regards.
Matt
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