Dioptrick
TalkEmount All-Pro
I came across this East German Praktica FX3 (production period March 1958 to June 1959) at a local auction recently which has a CZJ Tessar 2.8/50 lens. It's condition was questionable and as far as I can gather the lens (my first taste of vintage Carl Zeiss) was a pretty common spec for this camera. I was willing to take a risk provided I could win the auction for a small price, which I did. Here's the camera after a bit of a clean-up.
But alas, time has taken it's toll on this sample. Although the body seems to be working fine, the lens (which was the reason for the purchase) was in poor shape and pretty much had it. The focusing barrel has seized and the lens elements have a fair amount of fungus growth (but not terribly bad). Seeing as I paid very little for it, I decided to use the specimen for 'lens repair' practice - even if I end up wrecking it.
I'm glad to say that the exercise was successful, although I have to admit that I very well nearly destroyed the lens at one point. I'll post the details when I get more time...
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13mm
f/11.0
1/160s
ISO 125
But alas, time has taken it's toll on this sample. Although the body seems to be working fine, the lens (which was the reason for the purchase) was in poor shape and pretty much had it. The focusing barrel has seized and the lens elements have a fair amount of fungus growth (but not terribly bad). Seeing as I paid very little for it, I decided to use the specimen for 'lens repair' practice - even if I end up wrecking it.
I'm glad to say that the exercise was successful, although I have to admit that I very well nearly destroyed the lens at one point. I'll post the details when I get more time...