Russian 200mm lens for Zorki?

[rxmd]

Hi,

someone on eBay is advertising a 200mm lens "Telemar-22" in M39 mount for Zorki (#260010691922). Is this actually an LTM lens or rather a Zenit lens?

Philipp

 

[Jocko]

It's a Zenit SLR lens, produced in 39 and 42mm threads in the early 70s. Quite rare, I hear.

Cheers, Ian

 

[John Robertson]

I remember these being sold in camera shops in the 60's so I don't know if they are all that rare! They had a good reputation though.

 

[Jocko]

I remember these being sold in camera shops in the 60's so I don't know if they are all that rare! They had a good reputation though.

John, might you perhaps be thinking of the Jupiter-21? Princelle claims the Telemar was made in the 70s in very small numbers, although I have to say, the design does look earlier and he's certainly not infallable.... 🙂

Cheers, Ian

 

[John Robertson]

Hi Ian
No it was the Telemar, I've seen that comment by Princelle, and couldn't understand it! You are far too young, but an old fart like me can remember them being advertised in the AP and they were in TOE the importers catalogue.
The reason I'm so sure was that I very nearly bought one at my local dealer when I had the Zenith 3m, I bought a Soligor lens instead, because it wasn't so heavy.
Perhaps the French importers did not bring that one into Princelles native land!:angel:

 

[darkkavenger]

it looks lovely nevertheless 🙂

 

[John Robertson]

Its funny how tastes change Max, another reason I chose the Soligor was it "looked" more professional. Ah the ignorance of my youth!!! The date would have been 1970-72!

 

[darkkavenger]

I thought the same when younger... hey.. i'm 28 now 😛

check this : http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k11112953

 

[Jocko]

Ageism Run Riot!

Ageism Run Riot!

Hi Ian
You are far too young, but an old fart like me can remember them being advertised in the AP and they were in TOE the importers catalogue.

Oh John!
As a rangefinder user I demand my right to be an old fart too!😀

Cheers, Ian (perhaps not the oldest, but certainly the fartiest!)

 

[John Robertson]

Oh John!
As a rangefinder user I demand my right to be an old fart too!😀

Cheers, Ian (perhaps not the oldest, but certainly the fartiest!)

As a retired Civil Servant (Inland Revenue) trust me I 've been called a lot worse. After 34years I developed a hide like an elephant, and the figure too😱
Best wishes John, you stay in a nice place!!

 

[colyn]

Oh John! As a rangefinder user I demand my right to be an old fart too!😀

Hey wait your turn!! I'm next in line...Afterall I am older than you...

Cheers, Ian (perhaps not the oldest, but certainly the fartiest!)

Is that what I've been smelling since I logged on??? 🙁

 

[John Robertson]

And BTW my son is nearly as old as you Ian.
Oh God!! I see residence in Shady Pines nusing home on the horizon!!!!!
The smell of wind will be the least of my worries there.
Have a nice day tomorrow everyone!!