Bausch & Lomb 75mm for C3

[L David Tomei]

Has anyone worked with the B&L 75mm f/5.6 Telephoto uncoated lens made for the C2-C3? I understood that they should be adjusted to match the body but I have found that mine seems to be fine mounted on a C2.

Also, I am interested in the history of this lens but have found little to date except perhaps a lot of theories on its origin and reasons for such brief production run. Mine is ser. no. 01556.

 

[L David Tomei]

Argus B&L lens

Argus B&L lens

If anyone is interested, here's the lens.

 

[L David Tomei]

A few days ago there was another B&L 75mm lens on eBay but it was withdrawn. These are rare and I thought it would be interesting to keep track of the few remaining examples.

David

 

[pinkarmy]

do you need a special mask or viewfinder to use a tele lens?
i have a 100mm but never did use it
(...by the way my C3's raingefinder is way off focus...)

 

[L David Tomei]

Sorry for the delayed reply by my main computer was destroyed last week.

The answer is yes, there was a clip-on mask for the B&L lens which is even more rare than the lens. However, you can use another viewfinder of approx right focal length and some trial and error. Personally, I just guess and bracket the shots.

If your C3 needs adjustments or repair, I'd suggest you find a clean one from eBay for less than $25. I'd send you one of mine if the shipping here in Italy wasn't rather (outrageously) expensive.

Ciao.
David

 

[L David Tomei]

Somebody's the proud new owner of lens #01650.