Leidolf

Leidolf was a manufacturer of optical equipment situated in Wetzlar, Germany.

[1][2] It was founded by Rudolf Leidolf in 1921, initially producing lenses for microscopes.

[1][2] In 1948 camera production was started and in 1962 the factory ceased operations.

[1] Leidolf is in no way related to Leitz (the manufacturer of Leica), even though Wetzlar has been the historical location for both companies.

[1] The company would later be commissioned by Adams, producing the Adams model 351 and 352 sold by Montgomery Ward, before going bankrupt.