NOVAR len

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I have a ZEISS/IKON IKOFLEX 1b with a 75mm 3.5 NOVAR. I cannot find a definitive answer as to what company made NOVARS.
 

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Why does it matter?
Take some pictures.
See what it can and cannot do.
 

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Most likely manufactured in their former Goerz plant.
 
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It doesn't matter it is merely curiosity as there seems to be conjecture that it was either RODENSTOCK or STEINHEIL.
 
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On the net there are hints at Rodenstock, Steinheil and Hensold. In old optics literature however Zeiss-Ikon themselves are listed as manufacturer of the Novar.

With the forming of Zeiss-Ikon the optics production of Goerz was strongly reduced. This may explain that the Novar was not produced at Goerz.

Thus both stands may be true: pre- and post-fusion !

Though that with the fusion Zeiss-Jena did not take "home" that Goerz optical production seems enigmatic too me.
 
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