FED 100mm Viewfinder

11/04/2011 17:40

Hello!

Anyone ever seen a prewar FED 100mm viewfinder for sale?
What's the chance of getting one (in working condition) and for how much?

Best regards,
Christian

11/04/2011 17:53

Hello!

I have seen many lenses without the viewfinder.
So I think, it is impossible to get one.
I have also one missing!!!

11/04/2011 17:55

I have one with its leather case. Haven't thought of selling but I haven't added to my collection in years so if you find out what its worth you can make me an offer if you wish

11/04/2011 23:18

Non optical viewfinders like this:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=31&ParentID=3&ContentID=659&Item=FED+Sports+Finder
was available before WWII for Fed. They are hard to find now-days. Optical viewfinders was expensive and considered to be over the top for amateurs photographers at that time.

11/05/2011 08:23

Sports finder are still more difficult to find!
As for the 100mm optical finder, I have seen it from time to time on eBay, but it's scarce. And almost impossible to buy without the lens...

Some (rare) are numbered, not the others. I still wonder why... Perhaps the non numbered were made (and sold) separately? Another question: it seems there are much more 100mm lenses than 100mm finders ?

Amitiйs. Jacques.

11/05/2011 17:46

Thank you for your replies!

It's true, the 100mm lens is quite easy to find compared to the viewfinder. I guess it was indeed sold seperately as stated by okynek.

I have found an offer for a FED 100mm 6.3 lens and viewfinder combined but they look different and may be something completely else. I'll investigate this further...

Regards,
Christian

11/06/2011 07:49

Well I was rummaging around and found two FED 1:6,3 F=100 m/m lenses (forgot about the second lens) in addition to the FED marked 100mm finder and pigskin pouch - told you I haven't actively collected for a while. Anyhow, I will try post photos sometime today.

11/08/2011 13:57

Dear Michael, photos would be very much appreciated!

11/08/2011 14:04

Sorry Christian I had emailed them to you directly. Here are two quick photos:

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx35/strangeisjane/fedgroup.jpg

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx35/strangeisjane/fedfinder.jpg

I do have a lot of pre-war FED "stuff" that I haven't added to for over 10 years.

11/09/2011 11:08

Thank you, very nice photos!

However we still have no idea what a viewfinder might be worth. Does anyone have an idea?

I have come across some strange "Russian Airforce" FED 100mm 6.3 lens and viewfinder, however it clearly does't fit standard FED cameras.

Have you seen something like this before?

http://www.fotokor.com/engl/d_0582_100mm_1_6_3_FED_fur_russische_Luftwaffe_EXTREM_RAR1465.htm

Regards,
Christian

11/09/2011 17:33

This lens is from camera S-13 mounted on MIG fighters, see:
http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=17&ParentID=1&ContentID=228&Item=S%2D13+Photo+Machine+Gun+Camera+Czech+Export

The viewfinder seem to be original.

11/09/2011 17:48

original FED but not original S-13 I assume?

11/09/2011 18:31

Thanks, looks like it's part of some sort of machine gun aerial camera, however the ones I know look different.

This raises the question how the viewfinder fits in there, I highly doubt it was originally part of the system.

Unfortunately the store owner doesn't seem to be interested in answering to emails...

Regards,
Christian

11/09/2011 19:29

It is an original S-13 lens, I have the same one on my S-13 Photomachinegun, the viewfinder seems to be completely unrelated piece, no idea why it's bundled like that...

11/10/2011 02:18

I was interested in that lens. The seller had answered that it was a Fed lens without other explanation.
Of course, it is totally impossible.

The finder is nice, but it cannot fit that lens.

Amitiйs. Jacques.
PS: I own three 6,3/100mm and lack two finder...

11/10/2011 04:35

Exactly!
A viewfinder makes no sense with this type of camera built into a plane.

I guess since there is a FED 100mm viewfinder and a FED 100mm 6.3 lens whereas there is almost no information about the S-13, that was enough to bundle the two.

Regards,
Christian

11/12/2011 13:51

I do have a FED 100mm F6.3 lens for sale if anyone is interested please contact me.

Thanks,
Vlad.

11/14/2011 09:49

quote:
The viewfinder seem to be original.

I'm sorry for confusing expression.
I mean that viewfinder is original to FED and to FED 100mm lens, not to camera S-13 or to lens shown on the Web side.
Seller should offer this items separately, IMHO separately these items would sell faster and possibly get more money to seller.

11/14/2011 22:55

I have listed, for sale on Ebay, the rare FED Sports Finder. Expensive, but maybe we will see if it sells and, if so, for what amount!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170729433901

Regards, Bill

03/06/2013 06:28

The links of images above ain't working.. (just for the information)
As far my knowledge, it's kinda tough to find one.

Thank you.

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