Minolta VECTIS V25-150/4.5-6.3 lens.
Minolta
Category
Photographic technology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plastic, Metal, Glass
Measurements
100 mm (Height); 65 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525541.1
Summary
Minolta VECTIS V25-150/4.5-6.3 lens. The whole is a black Minolta lens with 2 detachable covers either end of the lens.The top has a black detachable cover with the word MINOLTA. The cover is removed by pressing either side to detach/reattach.The main circular body of the lens has the following words STAR 1 A 55mm Japan When rotating the lens from left to right it will extend the lens and a line will allow for the alignment against the following number for focusing. 150 110 80 56 40 25 Underneath are the words MINOLTA V LENS 25-150mm 1:4.5(22)-6.3 then a flower symbol 0.8m/2.6ft o with / through it 55mm On the same line at the back VE TIS Underneath are the words 25-150 MINOLTA On the same line at the back CE 19700801 JAPAN There is a small red embossed knob At the very bottom is a white detachable cover with the words MINOLTA which screws on/off the lens.
Provenance
Donated on 23/02/2016 to the Fox Talbot Museum by B. Chapman.
Makers and roles
Minolta , manufacturer