DECEMBER 1967/JANUARY 1968 ISSUE ABOVE, an ultra-wide view of ultra-wide lenses, some loose, some mounted, all fascinating. The eye in foreground does not come with lens. ULTRA-WIDE LENSES

A guide to a rare breed-and a testament to the fine art of optical engineering.

INCE the appearance of the first wide­ lenses n general, and ultra-wides in par­ S angle lenses, there has been little ex­ ticu ar, must do a Herculean job of bend ng cuse for backing off a cliff just to get more light rays before they reach the film-which of that magnificent v sta on film But wh Ie guarantees a certa n amount of spread ng, lenses of th s ilk did provide broader cover and thus mage dilution. Rare earth glasses age, they also exacted a high price· consid­ and complex optical designs do an impres­ erable distortion, pa nfully obvious vignet­ sive job of m n miz ng this effect So evalu­ ting and poor to almost non-ex stent edge ate these figures with a grain of salt, and definition bear n m nd the fact that a resolution figure Considering that the first retrofocus for that might be only average for a normal SLR's, the Angenieux, became a reality n lens can be quite impressive for an ultra­ post war Paris, today's designs represent wide And when an ultra-wide hits 80 I nes/ tremendous strides ndeed Wideangle mm, well, all we can say is, wow!-M E BELL & HOWELL/CANON FL 19mm f/3.5 R Lens # 12093 "IT ~ Iwere DIAPHRAGM ...... Automatic - DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 3.5 - f/ 16 FOCUSING RANGE ...... 1.75 ft. - info WEIGHT ...... 7112 oz. LENGTH ...... 2% in. shopping around MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 31j8 in. FILTER SIZE ...... Series 9 FINiSH ...... Black & chrome PRICE ...... $279.95 for an SiR system- ___ RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES f/ 3.5 68 56 f/ 4 80 56 7his lens would go f / 5.6 80 56 f /8 80 68 f/ ll 68 68 f / 16 56 56 a long way toward If I were shopping around for an SLR system, this lens would go a long way toward deciding me on the Canon. Not only is this lens extraordinarily sharp, decidilln me 011 but you can focus with it .. . a tre­ mendous advantage (for me, at any rate) J . " over lenses that require locking up the mirror and using an optical viewfinder. Another bonus: it can be used either Canon! automatically or manually. You just have to be careful that while setting your f/ stop you do not accidentally move the nearby automatic-manual ring.

BELL & HOWElL/CANON 19mm 1/3.5 Lens # 10237 DIAPHRAGM ...... Click stops DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 3.5 - f/ 16 FOCUSING RANGE ...... 2 ft. - Inf . WEIGHT ...... 7112 oz. LENGTH ...... 1% in. . .. 7hi~ is MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 2% in. " FILTER SiZE ...... 55mm FINiSH ...... Black & chrome PRICE ...... $253.95 a lens the ___ RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES f/3.5 48 34 f/ 4 56 40 f / 5.6 56 40 Canon people f/ 8 56 48 fi ll 48 40 f/ 16 40 40

can point to Neatly compact and impressively sharp, this lens is for use on rangefinder with the Leica thread mount such as the Canon 7, or older Leicas. With the M adapter, it can also be used wlfh prIde!" on M-series Leicas. This is a natural choice for the 35mm rangefinder photog­ rapher who wants a bit more coverage than that offered by the Leitz 2lmm Super Angulon lenses. Considering the and speed, this is a lens the Canon people can point to with pride. The mount is nice and hefty, really built to take it.

Editorial co mments by-Bell & Howell MINOl TA UW YASHICA YASHINON LEITZ SUPER ANGULON PG 18mm f /9.5 OX 21mm f/3.3 21mm f/3.4 Lens # 1101720 Lens # 2130152 Lens # 2057491 DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops DIAPHRAGM ...... Click stops DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 9.5 - f/ 22 DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 3.3 - f/ 16 DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 3.4 - f/ 22 FOCUSING RANGE .... fixed/ 18" - info FOCUSING RANGE ...... 2.5 ft. - info FOCUSING RANGE ...... 16 in. - info 1 WEIGHT ...... 8 /4 oz . WEIGHT ...... 5 oz. WEIGHT ...... 7.3 oz. LENGTH ...... 1112 in. LENGTH ...... Va in. LENGTH ...... 11/4 in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 2112 in. . MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 21f2 in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 2 in. FILTER SIZE ...... Special FILTER SiZE ...... 55mm FILTER SiZE ...... 48mm FINISH ...... Black FINiSH ...... Black metal/plastic FINiSH ...... Chrome PRiCE ...... $159.50 PRiCE ...... Under $190 PRiCE ...... $270 ___ RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES APERTURE CENTER EDGES APERTURE CENTER EDGES f/ 9.5 24 20 f/ 3.3 40 28 f/ 3.4 48 34 fi ll 24 20 f/ 4 40 28 f/ 4 56 40 f/ 16 24 20 f/ 5.6 48 40 f/ 5.6 80 48 f/ 22 40 28 f/ 8 40 40 f / 8 80 56 f/ll 34 34 fi ll 80 56 f/ 16 28 28 f/ 16 68 56 For just $159.50, owners can f/ 22 56 40 open up a whole new world of exciting for themselves with this Not only is th is brand new lens the As if the f / 4 Super Angulon weren't very unusual 18mm f/ 9.5 lens. Granted, fastest of all the whole 21mm crowd, it good enough, Leitz has improved on the it is somewhat slow at f/ 9.5, but its un­ also has something else going for it ... best by making it even better. Not only usual perspective more than makes up contrast plus sharpness. When yo~ add does this lens offer a bit more speed, for it. Like the Pentax 18mm, this lens compactness and its very reasonable it gives better resolution than the older has a fixed focus-which means that price, the total picture is a very impres­ f/ 4 lens. Needless to say, this lens even at full aperture everything is sharp sive one. This is of the mirror lock-up exhibits the same fine contrast found starting at 18 inches. Also, you view variety, and it can be used on many with all Leitz optics which make these through the lens instead of having to other SLR cameras besides the Yashica. already overwhelmingly sharp lenses lock up the mirror. If the figures don't If you are on the lookout for a 21mm seem even sharper. When lenses like impress you, remember that this is a lens with this type of mount, look no this one are tested, it becomes clear quasi-fisheye. I've seen transparencies further. It is unlikely you will find a why so many professionals use Leicas made with it that appear quite sharp, better combination. The Yashica engi­ ... it is improbable you will find any­ indeed. neers should be congratulated! th i ng better.

KONICA HEXANON 21mm f/4 7.5mm f/5.6 FISH EYE NIKKOR·O 21mm f/4 Lens # 8560827 Lens # 750228 Lens # 220839 DIAPHRAGM ...... Automatic DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 4 - f/ 16 DIAPHR AGM RANGE ...... f/ 5.6 - f/ 22 DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 4 - f/ 16 FOCUSING RANGE ...... 61f2 in. - info FOCUSING RANGE ...... 10 in. - info FOCUSING RANGE ...... 3 ft. - info WEIGHT ...... 13.6 oz. WEIGHT ...... 10112 oz. WEIGHT ...... 51f2 oz. LENGTH ...... 21/4 in . LENGTH ...... P/4 in. LENGTH ...... 21f4 in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... Wa in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 3 in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 21fs in. FILTER SiZE ...... Series 9 FILTER SIZE ...... Built-in FILTER SiZE ...... 52mm FINiSH ...... Chrome/ Black Plastic FINISH ...... Black FINiSH ...... Black and chrome PR ICE ...... $219.95 PR ICE ...... $459.50 PRICE ...... $199.50

___ RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES APERTURE CENTER APERTURE CENTER EDGES f/ 4 56 28 f/ 5.6 34 f/ 4 28 20 f/ 5.6 56 40 f/ 8 40 f/ 5.6 40 34 f/ 8 56 40 f/ll 48 f/ 8 40 34 fi ll 68 40 f/ 16 40 f/ ll 40 40 f/ 16 56 40 f/ 22 28 f/ 16 56 48

Among those who know anything about This newer version of the now familiar This popular lens has been around for lenses for 35mm cameras, Hexanon fisheye is in a class totally by itself, awhile, and in that time it has bui It a Lenses rate very high indeed. Frankly, and to be judged properly it must be fine reputation for itself. The first thing it is for basic reasons like this 21mm examined accordingly. As you will cer­ you rea I ize when you pick it up, attach f/ 4 lens that enjoys such a fine tainly note, there are no resolution it to the and use it is that this reputation. Another factor which is very figures for the edges because the fish­ 21mm lens is a nice, compact job. It important to some photographers is that eye is not designed with edge sharpness offers a very sol id mount that seems in addition to the impressive lens per­ in mind. This famous special effect lens fully capable of taking a lot of punish­ formance, there is fully automatic oper­ is used for very special appl ications ment. owners who are reluctant ation. Don't look down your nose at and impact ... a job it does without to take the rather steep financial plunge the Hexanon mount because it is con­ the sl ightest question. This newer for a fisheye should certainly look into structed of plastic . .. this helps in model looks like the older lens, but this 21mm as an excellent alternative. making the lens light and convenient to there are two very important differences Though not as wild as a fisheye, it use. There is also an automatic override ... the already incredible angle of should provide enough excitement for if you wish to use the lens manually. view has been broadened even further, any photographer. It lives up to the well Obviously, no cutting corners here. and it is a full stop faster. founded Nikon reputation. ZEISS BIOGON 21mm f/4.5 MINOLTA W. ROKKOR Lens # 2623113 QH 21mm f/4 DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, cl ick stops Lens # ·1100874 Canon DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 4.5 - f/ 22 DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops FOCUSING RANGE ...... 3 ft. - info DIAPHRAGM RANGE ... . f /4 - f /16 WEIGHT ...... 10 oz . FOCUSING RANGE ...... 3 ft. - inf. SINGLE-LENS LENGTH ...... % in. WEIGHT...... 51/2 oz. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 2lja in. LENGTH ...... 5fe il'l. FILTER SiZE ...... : ...... Series 6 MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 23fa in. REFLEX CAMERAS ' FINISH ...... Chrome FILTER SiZE ...... 55mm PR ICE , ...... $239 FINiSH ...... • ...... Black PR ICE ...... $199.50 AND ACCESSORIES ___ RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES RESOLUTION TESTS fl4.5 20 20 MAKE IT APERTURE CENTER EDGES f/ 5.6 40 28 f/ 4 40 28 f/ 8 40 40 f/ 5.6 40 28 f/ ll 48 48 EASIER FOR f/8 40 40 f/ 16 56 56 f / 11 40 40 f/ 22 48 40 EVERYONE f/ 16 48 40

This famous wideangle lens was origi­ TO SHOOT nally designed for the Zeiss 35mm This is a nice I ight lens that can be rangefinder camera, and it is a expected to do a very good job, espe­ classic that has earned an excellent cially when you' consider its reasonable PROFESSIONAL- reputation. Even though the resolution price. To use this lens, you have to lock figures are not as impressive as some up the mirror; also, it does not hook up newer wideangle lenses, this lens offers to the automatic exposure operation of TYPE good contrast that seems to make up the SR·T 101. The mount is made very the difference. In addition, as might be well, and in operation it is not difficult expected from Zeiss, the lens is really to see why many pro and amateur pho­ PICTURES! solidly built. It can only be used on the tographers alike rely on their Minoltas. Contarex, however, and the mirror must It is a good choice if the 18mm Rokkor be locked up out of the way, since the is too slow for your taste at f/ 9.5. Defi­ lens is not a retrofocus. nately a good buy.

CARL ZEISS PENTAX LEITZ SUPER ANGULON-R Jena Flektogon 20mm f /4 FISHEYE- 18mm f/ll 21mm f/3.4 Lens # 6893617 Lens # 811844 Lens # 2057491 DIAPHRAGM . . . . Automatic, click stops DIAPHRAGM ...... Manual, click stops DIAPHRAGM ...... Automatic DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... fl4 .,.- fl22 DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 11 - f/ 32 DIAPHRAGM RANGE ...... f/ 3.4 - f/ 22 FOCUSING RANGE ...... 5 in. - info FOCUSING RANGE ...... Fi xed focus FOCUSING RANGE ...... 8 in. - info WEIGHT ...... 11112 oz. WEIGHT ...... 3lj2 oz. WEIGHT ...... glj2 oz. LENGTH ...... 23/a in. LENGTH ...... I h in. LENGTH ...... 1.5 in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 3l!a in. MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 2% in . MAXIMUM DIAMETER ...... 31h in. FILTER SiZE ...... Series 9 FILTER SiZE ...... 21/4 in. FILTER SIZE ...... Series 9 FINiSH ...... Black & chrome FINISH ...... Black FINISH ...... Black PRiCE ...... $225 PR ICE ...... $149.50 PRiCE ...... $303 _ __ RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ______RESOLUTION TESTS ___ APERTURE CENTER EDGES APERTURE CENTER APERTURE CENTER EDGES EDGES fill 24 12 f/ 3.4 80 48 f/ 4 40 40 f/ 16 34 17 f/ 4 80 56 f/ 5.6 40 40 f /22 24 20 f/ 5.6 80 68 f/ 8 40 56 f/ 32 24 17 f/ 8 80 80 f/ ll 48 56 f/ 1l 80 68 f/ 16 68 56 f/ 16 80 68 f/ 22 56 56 Even though this lens is officially called f/22 68 48 a Fish-eye, it does not produce a round For many, many years, this East German image as with the famous Nikkor lens. It is for reasons such as these resolu­ lens was the widest of the wide angles. However, it does everything else. The t ion figures that make Leicaflex users Even though this is no longer true, this reason for the seemingly unimpressi ve swear by their cameras. As if these Flektogon should get serious attention resolution figures is also due to its astounding figures were not enough, if you are shopping around for a lens in fish eye design. The same performance there is the fantastic German workman­ this classification. Just think of the yardstick for regular lenses sh ould not ship and unique quality that convinces creative possibilities offered by a 20mm be applied to these special effect amateurs and pros alike that the rather lens that focuse ~ down to about five lenses. This is a fun lens, since it is steep Leitz prices are well worth it. inches. Surprisingly,. this lens is not as so compact and yo u can actually loo k What's more, even a novice could not difficult to focus as I have found some thro ugh it to get the full fisheye effect help notice the distinctive clarity typi­ other ultra-wide SLR lenses to be. Made .. . a control not possible with some cal of all Leica and Leicaflex negatives. for the Exakta, it can be used auto­ similar lenses. Also, since it is manual Under the microscope, the sharpness matically on the Miranda with the AXM lens, it can be used, with adapters, on seems to jump right out at you. Incred­ ible is the best description here. adapter. many other SLR cameras. There are a total of 23 breech-lock mount Canon FL lenses designed espe­ cially for the Canon FP, FX, FT-QL, Pellix, and Pellix QL cameras. Ranging from 19mm super wide-angle to 1000mm super telephoto, the lenses fea­ ture exceptional optical and mechanical quality. Here is a complete listing:

Catalog Description Suggested Catalog Description Suggested No. List Price No. List Price 112245 19mm f/ 3.5R Wide·Angle Lens $279.95 11 2 175 100mm f/ 3.5 Telephoto Lens $ 99.95 with Case and Filter Holder with Case and Lens Hood 112159 28mm f/ 3.5 Wide·Angle Lens 174.40 11 2 188 135mm f/3.5 Telephoto Lens 109.95 with Case and Lens Hood with Case and Lens Hood 112155 35mm f/ 2.5 Wide-An gle Lens 124.95 11 2 185 135mm f/2.5 Telephoto Lens 144.50 with Case and Len s Hood with Case and Lens Hood 112154 38mm f/ 2.8 Wide-Angle Len s 94.95 112191 200mm f/4.5 Telephoto Lens 129.95 (for Pellix and Pellix QL only) with Case, (Lens Hood Built-In) with Case 112195 200mm f/3.5 Telephoto Lens 175.50 112169 50mm f/3.5 Macro Lens 169.95 with Case (Lens Hood Built-In) with Life-Size (1:1) Adapter and 112130 300mm f/ 4 Telephoto Lens 321.00 Case with Case and Intermediate Tube 112102 50mm f/1.8 Normal Lens 76.00 (Hood Built-In)

112149 50mm f/1.4 Normal Lens 126.00 112140 400mm f/4.5 Telephoto Lens 471.00 with Case and Intermediate Tube 112101 58mm f/1.2 Normal Lens 161.00 (Hood Built-In) 112126 55 - + 135mm f/3.5 299.50 112160 600mm f/5.6 Telephoto Lens 550.00 with Case and Lens Hood with Case and Intermediate Tube (Hood Built-In) 112179 100- -+200mmf/ 5.6Zoom Lens 209.95 with Case (Lens Hood Built-In) 112180 800mm f/8 Telephoto Lens 650.00 with Case and Intermediate Tube 112200 85 - +300mm f/ 5 Zoom Lens 578.50 (Hood Built-In) with Case (Lens Hood Built-In) 112190 1000mm fill Telephoto Lens 750.00 112165 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens 149.95 with Case and Intermediate Tube with Case and Lens Hood (Hood Built-In)

A complete line of accessories is available for Canon single-lens reflex cameras. For complete information on the complete Canon line of fine photographic equipment, write to the Bell & Howell Customer Relations Department at the address below. Canon cameras, made in Tokyo, Japan by the Canon Camera Co., are exclu­ sively sold, serviced, and guaranteed throughout the U.S. and Canada by Bell & Howell.

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