A Artingei Established Local time 2:26 AM Joined Dec 2, 2013 Messages 77 View My Gallery Aug 8, 2018 #101 Just spotted a coated Hektor from '32. Did Leica offer to coat lenses later on in the 40s/50s?
Mr_Flibble In Tabulas Argenteas Refero Local time 11:26 AM Joined Jul 31, 2007 Messages 4,682 Location The Lowlands View My Gallery Aug 8, 2018 #102 Yes, though it might also just be the natural oxidation of the glass that looks like coating.
A Artingei Established Local time 2:26 AM Joined Dec 2, 2013 Messages 77 View My Gallery Aug 8, 2018 #103 Mr_Flibble said: Yes, though it might also just be the natural oxidation of the glass that looks like coating. Click to expand... Hmm, don't think so: http://www.leicashop.com/vintage_de/leica-hektor-nickel-2-5-5cm-sku31334-3.html
Mr_Flibble said: Yes, though it might also just be the natural oxidation of the glass that looks like coating. Click to expand... Hmm, don't think so: http://www.leicashop.com/vintage_de/leica-hektor-nickel-2-5-5cm-sku31334-3.html
Mr_Flibble In Tabulas Argenteas Refero Local time 11:26 AM Joined Jul 31, 2007 Messages 4,682 Location The Lowlands View My Gallery Aug 8, 2018 #104 No, you're right, that's not natural blooming that's definitely coated.