Some limited research indicates this lens uses 7 elements in 3 groups. In contrast, Zeiss Jena produced versions with 6 elements in 3 groups, reflecting an older optical formula carried on after the war. The cutaway shown here corresponds to the 7e/3g layout and might give an overview to plan along.

#Zeiss #Sonnar #Optics #Photography

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An old man and newspaper by hisaya katagami

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With the upcoming release of a new #Rollei #35AF I'd expect the #prizes of old Rollei 35 #analog #film #cameras become lower in the future. It probably won't affect the already cheaper models with the f3.5 #Zeiss #Triotar #lens (like 35B), however I suspect it will have more impact to the prize of the Rollei 35 cameras with the f2.8 #Sonnar lenses. It's probably a good thing, Rollei 35 is a fun little camera to own. It's small but strong, well built and can survive a lot.
https://rollei35af.com
Rollei 35 AF Official Site

Preserving the Best of the Original: Just as Compact, Just as Beautiful, Just as Iconic. The Rollei 35AF, a brand-new film camera that extends the historical legacy into today and tomorrow's world of analogue photography. Equipped with advanced autofocus technology, automatic and manual exposure settings.

Rollei 35 AF

RI - Boat and net and chain

Seen in the harbor of Ribe, Denmark. Early 80ies.

Most probably #Contax #RTS II, #Zeiss #Sonnar T* 2.8/85, Fuji #neopan. Scan from film.

#photography #filmisalive #bw #35mm

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Jerusalem by Hemo Kerem

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ARAX. The Ukrainian camera maker.
I am lucky to have one of the upgraded KIEV 88 cameras, called the "ARAX MLU" (for mirror lock-up). It is no longer available (presumably they ran out of KIEV 88 stock), but they will rework your KIEV, if you send it in.
The #KIEV 88 were #Hasselblad-500-lookalike, clunky #Soviet-era medium format cameras which sort-of worked.
#ARAX completely reworks them into wonderful precision instruments for the Pentacon-Six bayonet developed in East Germany. The fake leatherette isn't perfect, but the mechanics are great, and there are some superb Carl-Zeiss-Jena lenses for it, such as the #Sonnar 180/2.8 or the #Flektogon 50/4.0.
https://araxfoto.com/cameras/arax-mlu/
#Ukraine #photography #mediumformat #6x6 #ARAXMLU #CarlZeissJena
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