Zoomar Variofocal lens 17-53mm f/3.9
Lens
Zoomar Variofocal lens 17-53mm f/3.9
1946
Metal and glass
Overall: 2 1/4 × 3 1/2 × 11 1/2 in., 2 lb. (5.7 × 8.9 × 29.2 cm, 0.9 kg)
Museum accession
DescriptionBlack and chrome, cylindrical, 16mm, f/2.9 to f/22 variofocal lens with tele-front lens, sports type zoom fiewfinder, focus stop control, distance calibration dial, registration lever, zoom lever and focal range scale in original leather case. The variofocal lens can be attached to the Ciné-Kodak Special.
Inscriptions Engraved in metal on product label on front of lens: "ZOOMAR" VARIOFOCAL LENS 17MM TO 53MM MF'D BY THE VIEWFINDERCORP. N.Y.C., 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 50, INF. / Engraved in metal on bottom of lens: 405, SERIAL NO.52A PAT. PEND., 22, 16, 11, 8, 5.6, 4, 3.9 / Engraved in black on focal range scale on bottom of lens: EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH 50, C, 25, 16, WIDE ANGLE FRONT LENS, TELE-FRONT LENS, 32, 50, 100, EQUICALENT FOCAL LENGTH / Inscribed in black on white label on bottom of lens: 83:1421:73
