(under subclass 683) Subject matter wherein three groups move independently of each other and at least two of the groups function respectively as (1) a variator movable of varying the focal length and (2) a compensator which moves independently of the first group for compensating for image plane deviation focal length variation.
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686+, for mechanical compensation with variable magnification having four groups.
691+, for mechanical compensation with variable magnification having two groups.