When was the original LTM 50mm Nokton introduced ?

[CameraQuest]

Unfortunately I have misplaced Marc Small's excellent LTM lens book.

Does anyone have a date of introduction for the original 50/1.5 Nokton in LTM mount in the 1950's?

Are there any official figures for production ?

Thanks,
Stephen

 

[Bar8barian]

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[ferider]

Here is what Marc writes, Stephen:

The Voigtlaender Nokton, dating from the early 1950's, was remarkably well-constructed, with heavy chromed mounts having an aesthetically pleasing though quite unusual "wasp-waisted design".

Roland.

 

[CameraQuest]

bump.

many thanks to the help so far.

might anyone have more info?

Thanks,
Stephen

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

bump.

many thanks to the help so far.

might anyone have more info?

Thanks,
Stephen

Hi Stephen,
Although I don't visit them regularly, when I last checked into the Yahoo Zeiss &/or Rollei lists just a few days ago, Marc had been active in recent posts. Perchance you could reach him thus, and enquire further with him?
Best,
Brett

 

[max Trader]

According to Hartmut Thiele, Voigtländer delivered 1066 Nokton 50/1.5 in LTM between 1950 and '55 (making first retail availability in '51 believable); and 25,450 through '59 for the Prominent camera.

I believe Thiele is the best authority -- having spent years compiling factory records and gathering/evaluating collector data. He cautions that Voigtländer records from 1929 - '59 have vanished and thus may always be subject to subsequent revision. (Sammlerhandbuch, 1st ed. 2010) Collector Handbook of the German Photo Optic Industry, a tabular compilation of the numbers, in German. Detail down to serial numbers may be available in his Fabrikationsbuck Photooptik Voigtländer, which I don't have.

Regards,
Richard