Very unusual Elmar 5cm 3.5 rigid or fake ?

[Wouter2]

See this. Seller says it is an Elmar 5cm 3.5. I've never seen one like this. Have you? Information much appreciated.

https://http2.mlstatic.com/cmera-fo...8-D_NQ_NP_682371-MLB41151104971_032020-F.webp

https://http2.mlstatic.com/cmera-fo...8-D_NQ_NP_966823-MLB41151145398_032020-F.webp

 

[02Pilot]

Enlarger lens?

 

[Erik van Straten]

Yes, it is a Focotar 50mm f/4.5. Enlarging lens for the Valoy and the Focomat Ic. The earlier versions were called "Elmar" but that led to confusion, so the later ones are called Focotar. There is no focusing ring, so it is useless on a Leica.


Erik.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

...There is no focusing ring, so it is useless on a Leica.

Erik.

🙂 Just as on post camera.

https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81907

 

[Wouter2]

That clears it. Thank you all.