Posted - Aug 04 2018 : 12:31:35 PM The lens was used by the Stasi to take compromising photos in hotels. Therefore it was necessary to disguise the lens opening.
Luiz Paracampo
Posted - Aug 04 2018 : 11:20:47 AM Now it is clear! For optical working the front stop is unesseary it is used only for desguising purpose!
Regards LP
Detlev
Posted - Aug 04 2018 : 09:52:42 AM The pinhole lens JO-1 consists of a wide angle front-stop lens and an image side telecentric lens
Posted - Aug 03 2018 : 10:51:57 AM according to your robot pictures included it is a relay (telecentric) lens. Pierre Touzelet will have the final word. Regards LP
Luiz Paracampo
Posted - Aug 03 2018 : 10:49:49 AM all thet is true but the real pinhole, can't be seen at the diagram. so far extraordinary low apertures cant aid instant fotos. if any movement the photo will be blurred or simply unregistered what is not wanted and really useless by any spionage dept. Regards LP