IKOFLEX

anthonym3

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Alas I believe that I have come down with GAS! I just purchased another IKOFLEX but do not know which model it is.The lens is a NOVAR T so no serial number.The body serial number is 535870.
 
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I have two IKOFLEX 1 cameras.Viewing lenses and taking lenses are the same 75 mm and f 1:3.5. One is an OPTON TESSAR T the other an ANASTIGMAT NOVAR T. Is it possible to interchange the viewing and taking lenses.
 

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They can only be interchanged as a pair since they are a matched set with the exact same focal length for the two.
 

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The Novar was ZeissIkon’s budget lens. Although I am somewhat of a Zeiss nut, be aware that the camera was not known for rugged construction. But as a collectible, you have a very nice example. Having never used one myself (have Rolleiflex with Zeiss lenses), it would be interesting to hear your experiences using Ikoflex. So have fun!
 
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GU,I have heard the opposite,that they are very well engineered and robust. I have three and I can assure you that IKOFLEX cameras if anything are over engineered and of fine quality.
 

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I agree re the build quality of Ikoflices.
I've had most of them including the III with the big albada finder and all have been of robust construction.
 

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Good to hear from real users. Contradicts my info. That’s what makes APUG such a great forum.
 
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