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Which adapter do I need? Visoflex & 13.5cm.


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I'd like to be able to connect my 1937 Hektor 13.5cm lens to my Visoflex, or rather to be specific the head of the lens.

 

I believe there should be a short focus mount / adapter to allow this connection as it is mentioned in a couple of my Leica books, but I've been unable to find the code for this item.

 

Can anyone help with this please?

 

Many thanks,

David.

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Thanks Rick,

 

Looks like I'll be needing the 16464 focus adapter (as I already have the 16472). I've also found a short focus mount in a shop, but looking at your diagram it seems that I'd still need the 16466 adapter anyway.

 

Just how confusing is all this! :eek:

 

Cheers,

David.

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you're welcome, david.

 

i've heard leica or leitz referred to as the "lord of the rings", which must be a reference to visoflex adapters etc.

 

if you have time, search for posts here from jc_braconi. i think they're called "a little #", and consist of photos from sr. braconi's huge collection of leitz and leica goodies. one or more of them will surely cover the visoflex families!

 

have fun

 

rick

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Thanks Rick,

 

Looks like I'll be needing the 16464 focus adapter (as I already have the 16472). I've also found a short focus mount in a shop, but looking at your diagram it seems that I'd still need the 16466 adapter anyway.

 

Just how confusing is all this! :eek:

 

Cheers,

David.

 

Correct... 16464 and 16472 are mandatory, 16471 is an option to have more extension. 16464 was previously coded as OTZFO, so if you serach for one or the other, is the same: it cannot be confused with any other focusing mount... the 16467/OUAGO for Elmar 90 is someway similar, but definitely shorter.

 

The "short focus mount" you quote can be all another thing... it was used to focus 135 on the Visoflex 1 at normal ranges... from your post, it seems clear that you have a Visoflex II or III.

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David,

what kind of Visoflex do you plan to use ?

And let me assure you are speaking about the 135 lens head .

 

I believe I have the Visoflex II (but how do I know for sure?), and I'll be using the 1937 Hektor 13.5cm head.

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So we have already answer at previous inquiries.

Your Viso is a Viso I, so you need the short mounting ramp 16495/ZOOAN (exist in black paint or in chrome).

 

http://www.summilux.net/photos3/Jean-Yves/objectif-et-rampe-de-MAP-we.jpg

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So we have already answer at previous inquiries.

Your Viso is a Viso I, so you need the short mounting ramp 16495/ZOOAN (exist in black paint or in chrome).

 

Thanks, as you quite rightly say I had already written in the other thread that it was a Visoflex I - but how do I know? What are the defining characteristics? I believe that the Visoflex I was shorter than the II or III..?

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Thanks, as you quite rightly say I had already written in the other thread that it was a Visoflex I - but how do I know? What are the defining characteristics? I believe that the Visoflex I was shorter than the II or III..?

 

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