Thanks, yes it is the Apotar lens, not clinically sharp but sharp enough, and coupled with the lack of coatings it gives me a real retro look that I love. Incidentally I had to boil the lens on this one in a pan of water to enable me to focus with it, because the old grease had seized the elements together, it works fine now. I have two of these, the other one is a Billy Record Rangefinder which came with a case which fits both. Ebay would be your best bet, I haven't managed to source a hood myself yet, so I just shoot it without, as you can see it's remarkably flare resistant without one. I hope you'll enjoy your Record II as much as I enjoy mine.