After I had been working on this for a very long time, I finally managed to finish (a first version) of my article
In this write-up I'm trying to give some insights into the history of R.O.J.A., Emil Busch & ROW, provide an overview of their projection lenses including hundreds of sample images with many of those adapted and also try to give some estimates about the timeline of the various models and serial numbers.
It is my longest and most comprehensive write-up so far and I've invested a lot of time and energy into it. Thankfully I got some support from some official institutions in Rathenow, but particularly also from likeminded and helpful individuals all around the world. I really appreciate that and want to thank everyone for helping me out!
This is the first article which I'm publishing on my own website simplejoy.at
I hope it won't be too long before I'm able to release the next one, but of course it takes some time and effort to try and do these topics justice. If you have any additional thoughts, information or suggestions, please reach out here, in the comments of the article or via mail. I'm always happy to hear what you think.
Here are a couple of sample shots from the article, all taken with Emil Busch/ROW lenses:
ROW Cinerectar 80 mm f/1.9
In-still movement by simple.joy, on Flickr
A moment turns into adventure by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Mod Kino 90 mm f/2
Fall-en by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Neokino 50 mm f/1.6
A moment turns into adventure by simple.joy, on Flickr
Golden treesure by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Mod Ki 185 mm f/5.4
Chaos rains supreme by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Neokino 135 mm f/1.7
Stuck in the pasture by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Neokino 120 mm f/2.6
Free form fall, finally! by simple.joy, on Flickr
You‘re outstanding! by simple.joy, auf Flickr
Emil Busch Glaukar 95 mm f/3.1
Chaos rains supreme by simple.joy, on Flickr
That's ridge... coming from a tool! by simple.joy, on Flickr
Emil Busch Neokino 85 mm f/2.1
Bokeh o-key by simple.joy, on Flickr