Looking for the Lens Database

[Valkir1987]

Dear Rangefinder fans,

Once there was a site, with almost every regular Soviet lens listed with the correct specs and blue schematics. Its about the scheme's. I can't find it anymore, does anyone have the right link or a backup?

With kind regards,


Milo Schekkerman

 

[NorpA]

Dear Valkir please try this one
http://www.zenitcamera.com/catalog/lenseslist.html

I hope this helps.
Regards.

 

[farlymac]

This site has a some info, but not the drawings you are looking for.

http://ussrphoto.com/

And another.

http://www.commiecameras.com/sov/35mmrangefindercameras/lenses/index.htm

PF

 

[Valkir1987]

Great! Looks like Zenit is back on air, missed that site for a while.
The reason I was looking for the scheme's is the fact that I'm reading and studying a book about photographic objectives (lenses) called 'Het Fotografisch Objectief' by Dhr H. M. Dekking. Written during the war, and printed afterwards.

The book contains the basics of lens faults and construction. But also scheme's and explanations of lens designs and their capabilities. It also dedicates a part to the history of lens construction.

 

[farlymac]

This comes courtesy of David Hughes:

http://www.baierfoto.de/russobj/objektive.html

In German, but translates very nicely. It also has the view of the elements design you are looking for.

PF

 

[john341]

Soviet lenses

Soviet lenses

Valkir - I have a couple of pdf files listing almost every lens produced. There are no drawings but if you would like me to send them to you, I will look through my USB sticks to find them. Send me your email address and I will send them on. Mine is john.bennetto@gmail.com