Difference between revisions of "Konica Reflex Hexanon ARM 1000mm f/8"
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− | It is believed that no more than | + | It is believed that no more than a few dozens of these lenses were ever sold. The price at the time would buy a modest car. |
This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism. | This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism. | ||
− | It and the larger 2000mm Reflex Hexanon are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings. | + | It and the larger 2000mm Reflex Hexanon are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings. Different constructions are reported. |
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Revision as of 22:18, 23 November 2009
It is believed that no more than a few dozens of these lenses were ever sold. The price at the time would buy a modest car.
This large "mirror" lens uses a rear mounted bellows type focusing mechanism.
It and the larger 2000mm Reflex Hexanon are unique among "mirror" lenses, having some form of aperture control. At the rear is mounted a disc with, effectively, Waterhouse stops (various size holes) in it. It can be dialed into place, to achieve different aperture settings. Different constructions are reported.