ron_crawford2 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I picked this up recently at a local flea market. Not very familiar with this lens and hope someone can answer this question. When I turn the f-stop ring/bezel, I noticed there were no click stops or detents, it just turns freely. However, when I push up on the bottom of the lens, it seems to click up in place and I then have the detents at each f-stop position. Is the lens just broken, i.e., should I be able to push it up and pull down, or is this normal for this type lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric rose Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 That's just the way the lens is designed. You have the choice of clicks or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_miller2 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 This is normal. Mine works exactly the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 You have an older design that was discontinued several years ago in favor of the 80mm f4. You will also find that it probably has a pre-set aperture mechanism as well as illuminated aperatures. If you would like to know how old the lens is then send me your serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 Bob; mine is Cat Nr 71.080.01 ; serial 9879699.; made in Germany <BR><BR> Is this lens a 4 element or 6 element lens? I have had sales guys tell be it is 4; and 6! too! What is the scoop on this discontinued lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 1978, 6 element. Was almost as good as the 1979 4.0 version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_crawford2 Posted August 27, 2003 Author Share Posted August 27, 2003 Hi Bob. The serial number is 9637973 (made in Germany). Thanks, Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_salomon Posted August 27, 2003 Share Posted August 27, 2003 963xxxx was made in 1978. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur_city Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 hi, the serial number of my lens ( Rodagon 80 5.6 ) is 9320117 is it a 6 or 4 elements. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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