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[MF3D.FORUM:491] Re: Sputnik lens

  • From: Eric Goldstein <egoldstein@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: [MF3D.FORUM:491] Re: Sputnik lens
  • Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 14:30:28 -0400
Paul A. Lehman at palehman@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Yes, I thought this may be the case (matched
> pairs, etc) but also, with the normal
> commentary of the Sputnik's quality, I have
> wondered how closely they were matched to
> begin with.

Paul - remember, you're not talking a complete lens, your talking a single
lens element. This is a critical match, particularly in a triplet.

> Any suggestions on getting modern glass? Buy
> some Lubitel twin lens cameras?

Exactly. I think some of the MF folks got them for $40 ea.


Eric G.