On Wed, 28 Jul 2004, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > Lenses have an circle of acceptable* coverage, that is inherent in the > lens design, and doesn't change with focal length. (*: acceptable
Many thanks for the explanation, I really appreciate it. > The Olympia Sonnar, the 2.8/180mm was originally produced for Contax Is that the zebra model? > rangefinder camera (which could still focus a 2.8/180mm lens at longer > distances like sports somewhat accurately!), but it was made so it > covers even medium format film with ease. The second version (black, > with large protruding tripod foot, pre-set aperture) actually had > unscrewing rear mount which you could exchange for many other mounts. > The third version, sold as 6x6cm lens for Pentacon 6, is still > optically the very same, just in a barrel for P6. Is there a problem using this (with an adapter) on a 35mm camera (the -5n for example). Thanks, Kostas

