Schneider lens curiosity

[Philip Forrest]

I just acquired a Schneider Variogon 17 - 170 T/2.2 from what I believe was a Philips LDH1 camera. It came with mechanical coaxial cables for control of focus and zoom, as well as a few teleconverters.

Anyone ever use or heard of this lens? The Philips camera looks like one of the cameras we used to have in Navy news studios. I wasn't involved in the gear at that time, as I was primarily a still photographer and writer, so the broadcast side I have little experience with.

Thanks for any information you can offer.

Phil Forrest

[Aramis Ikatu]

Hi Phil

I just acquire also the same lens, the seller advertised as B4 mount but is not, so I will be in the quest for and adapter same as you. I’ll let you know if I succeed and please do share your findings too.
Fraternally

Aramis