Argus C3 with Tele-Sandmar 100mm f/4.5 “The Brick” with a German telephoto touch The Argus C3 — affectionately known as “The Brick” due to its boxy design — is a true American classic. Produced from 1939 to 1966, it gained widespread popularity thanks to its sturdy construction, affordability, and surprisingly solid optics for its time. In this first photo, the C3 is paired with a rare and fascinating telephoto lens: the Tele-Sandmar 100mm f/4.5, manufactured by Enna Werk in Munich, Germany. Designed specifically for the C3 system, it gave photographers in the mid-20th century a compact yet capable option for serious telephoto work. 🔧 Specs: – Focal length: 100mm – Maximum aperture: f/4.5 – Aperture range: f/4.5 to f/22 with click stops – Angle of view: 24 degrees – Hyperfocal distance: approx. 21.9 meters at f/4.5 – Manufacturer: Enna Werk, Munich (Germany) This lens has a personality of its own — focusing is fully manual, and framing accurately required a separate auxiliary viewfinder (which is hard to come by nowadays). But despite those quirks, it still delivers images full of character and charm even today. The three sample images attached show how the Tele-Sandmar performs: soft central sharpness, beautiful background blur, and that unmistakable analog feel. This rugged American camera paired with a refined German lens is a wonderful example of how engineering and aesthetic character came together in a bygone era of photography. 📸 #ArgusC3 #TeleSandmar #EnnaWerk #VintageCamera #AnalogPhotography #FilmCamera #35mmFilm #RangefinderCamera #ClassicCamera #CameraPorn #FilmIsNotDead #ShootFilmStayBroke #FilmCommunity #RetroCamera #VintageLens #ManualFocus #OldGlass #CameraLove #CameraNerd #FilmLife #ClassicGear #AmericanCamera #GermanLens #35mmPhotography #Filmisalive #MadeInUSA #MunichOptics #ArgusCollectors #CameraObsession #TheBrick #Cameraporn #RetroVibes #AnalogVibes #FilmLook #35mmMagic #Cameracollector #VintageVibes #CharacterLens #RangefinderLove

Fotógrafo:
rvanstormbroek
Subidas:
2025-06-01
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Argus C3 with 100 mm lens
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