peter_fath

<p>Hi Peter,<br>

This lens was one of the rarest, most expensive lens made by Zeiss . It was built in the tropical version of 9x12 Contessa Nettel Decrullo cameras . Today these cameras are one of the most thought after cameras among collectors.<br>

The lens itself was not built in any shutter , because Decrullos were focal plane cameras with the fastest shutter speed of 1/2800 !<br>

Although it was an expensive lens in its time , but any recently made (Scneider, Rodenstock, Nikon, Fuji, etc.) 150 mm lens would easily surpass its performance today. <br>

It is rather for exhibition not for use. <br>

Hope it helps.<br>

Regards , Peter</p>

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<p>Jake, </p>

<p>Why do not you consider the Mamiya 7 with the 43 mm ultawide lens ? It is a great lens , easy to handhold + the 6x7 cm format gives you more flexibility.</p>

<p>I think you should think about Mamiya 7II again . It has superb optics, built in light meter and can be used in extreme weather conditions (even in gloves !!! ) + it is lighter than the Hasselblad.<br>

If you compose your photos without using 1-1 cm on the top and on the bottom of the 6x7 area you get a 4x7 cm format which almost the same ratio than 6x9 . ( And since you have larger area than you need it gives you some extra room for composition or later freedom in the lab !) <br>

Current Mamiya optics are far superior than lenses made 30-50 years ago ! </p>

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<p>Hi Jim, <br>

These are good, but not any special Schneider lenses. The Repro-Claron is for close ups. It was mainly used in professional printing houses for reproduction photos. It is usually a sharp lens. The Componon is to be used in an enlarger ( for 6x9 cm format ) . It was the most widely used enlarging lens for larger format films. It is also a sharp lens.<br>

Both of them are quite common. Their value are higher for those who want to use them , then for camera collectors .<br>

I hope it helps. <br>

Best regards <br>

Peter Fath </p>

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<p>This is the best and most expensive lens combination made for this camera. The camera body has more value as a usable camera then as a collectible camera. But these Zeiss lenses are great ! If you want to compare prices visit www.leicashop.com and go to "Past Auctions" . I am sure you find some of these lenses sold there. If every item are in good conditions in this set and they are asking less then 2000 Euros for it then buy it ! I have the 53 mm Biogon and I use it for a Master Technika 2000 with great satisfaction.<br>

Please note that this lens does not cover 9x12cm ! It means that it does cover 6x9 cm, but not too much room for tilt and shift ! ) <br>

Hope it helps!<br>

Peter </p>

<p>I recently bought a Horseman Convertible camera with a 62 mm lens . It works perfectly and I love the "handiness" of this camera .<br>

But I only get one film back for it . <br>

Do you have any idea which film backs can be used with this camera ( other than the original - which I guess is impossible to find any more ...) <br>

I would be grateful for any literature about this camera , user manuals, accessories, photos , etc. also.</p>

<p>Many thanks in advance . <br>

Best regards <br>

Peter</p>