Jerzyw
Member
Hektor 50mm/5cm was produced between 1932-1934, approx 10.000 lenses were produced. Still there are few variants around.
I am working now on a database of these lenses which will allow me to do classification and describe all variants with all details.
Until now I collected info about more than 500 lenses and I believe that this is still not enough to have representative sample.
I would appreciate information about Hektor lenses which you have. Each person who will contribute with own lens(es) will receive from me the list of identified lenses and a document describing all variants.
Please send the info about lenses which you or your friends have, I have collected information from literature, from various auction houses and dealers, from internet selling platforms.
The best would be to receive a photo with following details:
- SN of camera (if Model IA)
- front ring of Hektor showing SN and focal length engraving (5cm or 50mm)
for interachangeable lenses:
- front ring with SN and 5cm/50mm
- focusing knob, distance scale (meter or feet)
- DOF (if R mark engraved)
- nickel or chrome plating
I am fully aware that I am asking you for partly sensitive information therefore, if you wish pls respond directly to jerzy.w@gmx.net.
The final list which will be shared among contributors (upon notification, if interested) will be of course anonymized.
And finaly few information about myself. I am based in Vienna, Austria. I am collecting LTMs for more than 20 years focusing on Leica conversions. I am not very much active on RF, being more active on Leica Forum.
Some of you might have seen my articles published in Viewfinder (and Vidom - German publication), I am writing my articles on non-commercial basis sharing my experience among Leica fans.
thank you very much in advance!
Jerzy Wasowicz
I am working now on a database of these lenses which will allow me to do classification and describe all variants with all details.
Until now I collected info about more than 500 lenses and I believe that this is still not enough to have representative sample.
I would appreciate information about Hektor lenses which you have. Each person who will contribute with own lens(es) will receive from me the list of identified lenses and a document describing all variants.
Please send the info about lenses which you or your friends have, I have collected information from literature, from various auction houses and dealers, from internet selling platforms.
The best would be to receive a photo with following details:
- SN of camera (if Model IA)
- front ring of Hektor showing SN and focal length engraving (5cm or 50mm)
for interachangeable lenses:
- front ring with SN and 5cm/50mm
- focusing knob, distance scale (meter or feet)
- DOF (if R mark engraved)
- nickel or chrome plating
I am fully aware that I am asking you for partly sensitive information therefore, if you wish pls respond directly to jerzy.w@gmx.net.
The final list which will be shared among contributors (upon notification, if interested) will be of course anonymized.
And finaly few information about myself. I am based in Vienna, Austria. I am collecting LTMs for more than 20 years focusing on Leica conversions. I am not very much active on RF, being more active on Leica Forum.
Some of you might have seen my articles published in Viewfinder (and Vidom - German publication), I am writing my articles on non-commercial basis sharing my experience among Leica fans.
thank you very much in advance!
Jerzy Wasowicz
