Originally Posted by
rbiemer
That logo is the logo for LZOS. (not sure how it should be written in Russian characters) Lytkarino Optical Glass Factory. They were associated with--or maybe a subsidiary of-- KMZ. Here in "the west", KMZ are probably best known for Zorki cameras. When I was building my 35mm rangefinder "kit", I based it on a couple of Zorki cameras and looked for lenses from Lytkarino as their reputation was good for these 1950s and 1960s lenses I was gathering.
I have quite a few of their filters in small sizes (a36 slip on, 40.5 and 49mm screw fitting, possibly some other sizes) and depending on condition, they have been fine on my miniature format cameras.
LZOS is still in business, I think. They do still have a web site up. With English and Russian versions of some of the pages.
Rob
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