Lot 0075

Thambar 2.9/9 cm Lens, c. 1934

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Thambar 2.9/9 cm Lens, c. 1934
Leitz, Wetzlar. No. 226445, the legendary soft-focus lens, with back cap and matching E. Leitz N.Y. SL filter, clean optics under point light, good focusing and apertures. - Note: The Leitz clear-glass filter can be converted with relatively little effort to create a spot filter with a different diameter.

Thambar 2,9/9 cm, um 1934
Leitz, Wetzlar. Nr. 226445, das legendäre Weichzeichnerobjektiv, Gläser sauber unter Punktlicht, gut gehende Scharfeinstellung und Blenden. Mit Rückdeckel und passendem E. Leitz N.Y. SL-Filter. - Dieser Leitz-Klarglasfilter kann mit wenig Mühe zu einem Spotfilter auch mit anderem Durchmesser umgebaut werden.

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Thambar 2.9/9 cm Lens, c. 1934

Name: Thambar 2.9/9 cm Lens, c. 1934
SKU: 172494931
Price: 1800 EUR
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Estimate €1,800 - €2,200

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