About Paul Rudolph
Lived 1858 – 1935 (aged 77). Paul Rudolph was a German physicist, inventor, mathematician and engineer.
2 historical lenses Carl Zeiss, Jena, Nr. 145077 and Nr. 145078, Tessar 1:4,5 F=5,5cm DRP 142294 (produced before 1910) Paul Rudolph (14 November 1858 – 8 March 1935) was a German physicist who designed the first anastigmatic lens while working for Carl Zeiss. After World War I, he joined the Hugo Meyer optical company, where he designed most of their cine lenses.
Work 1890: First anastigmat lens "protar" 1895: Planar design 1899: Unar design 1902: Tessar design 1918: Plasmat design 1922: Kino-Plasmat design 1926: Makro-Plasmat design 1931: Kleinbild-Plasmat design
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Who was Paul Rudolph?
physicist (1858-1935)
When was Paul Rudolph born?
Paul Rudolph was born on 14 January 1858 in Kahla.
When did Paul Rudolph die?
Paul Rudolph died on 8 March 1935 in Nuremberg.
What was Paul Rudolph's occupation?
Paul Rudolph was a physicist, inventor, mathematician and engineer.
What nationality was Paul Rudolph?
Paul Rudolph was German.
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