prudence_huston

Hi! I've got a very early Argus 35mm, presumably a pocket camera at

the time. It's got an id number, but no model marking. Anyone know

how to identify it? I'd like to see if I can clean the lens up enough

to take pictures with it. It's quite "smoked" up.

I have not tried to restore one this old - I am guessing it is maybe

as late as the 40's, more likely 30's.

Any help greatly appreciated, on Arguses or on old lenses!

Thanks!

My answer didn't post - sorry for the delay!

In spite of my badly worded question, you have more than answered it. Thanks for your help!

Thanks, Stu! No, I have never heard of any of those yet. I have had this camera for almost twenty years and have decided I'd better figure out why my pictures turn out good or bad before I add digital to my skills. Sounds like I have another twenty years of learning ahead of me!

Another question - so f-stop refers to an aperture rather than actually equating to an aperture?

Excellent! Thanks very much.

Pru

Hi! New person here. This forum seems great, and I am very optimistic

someone can help explain something basic to me.

To start easy, my basic lens says "MINOLTA MD 50mm 1:1.7 JAPAN 49mm".

That's pretty straightforward - I assume the ratio refers to the

widest aperture the lens is capable of. But what about one that

says"...1:4.5~5.6 f=80~200mm...". Spoken terms don't seem to equate

to this shorthand. (I realize this is a zoom lens).

Thanks