Peter J. Alling wrote:
The IIIC also came with a f2.0 50mm as well, IIRC.
I didn't particularly want to start quoting specs, but yes, you're right, the 50mm f/2.0 Retina-Xenon C was mounted on both the IIIc and IIIC Retina III's that were exported to the U.S. of A.
Interestingly, my copy of McKeown's price guide of 1987-'88 says the IIIc came with an f/2.8 lens, but does not menton the f/2 version.
While that might be true as a separate fact, I have several that demonstrably have f/2.0 lenses! <g>
It is known that Kodak spec'd the European and American Retinas differently -- at least the III's -- so maybe the 2.8 of which McKeown speaks was the European or "home" or non-exportable version.
The whole Retina series is an intriguing subject, one which Retina collectors love to get their teeth into...
keith whaley
