ITEM(s) DESCRIPTION

Six lenses CARL ZEISS JENA
lens set 'Q1' versions

CZJ Flektogon 20mm f/4
CZJ Flektogon 25mm f/4
CZJ Flektogon 35mm f/2.8
CZJ Pancolar 50mm f/2
CZJ Biometar 80mm f/2.8
CZJ Sonnar 135mm f/4

with Arri PL mount*/**

*-all lenses were professionally converted from EXAKTA mount to ARRI PL mount

**-all lenses are fitted with ARRI PL and they focus to infinity of course, but we set lenses infinity a bit before infinity sign on lenses scale (more less -0.20mm), as we do not have right equipment, to set them perfectly to 0.0mm, so proper calibration / shimming process is Buyer responsibility; lenses can be used, as they are now, without any problems of course, as they still focus correctly / to infinity

Set comes with: 6x front slip-on caps (third party) with aluminium plates on them; 6x rear Arri PL cap (third party); 6x 80mm OD aluminium front rings; 6x aluminium 360 degree follow focus rings

ITEM(s) CONDITION:

OPTICALLY: EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT+
there are NO deep scratches, deep cleaning marks, cracks or any other really serious damages on lenses glasses; there are NO fungus, mold, fog, haze, separations or any other serious damages inside optical construction in all lenses from this set; all lenses from this set can have few really MICRO cleaning marks here and there, but never visible by naked eye, usually faint ones, which are normal in vintage lenses; lenses can have some MICRO marks/spots on glasses coatings, but it is quite normal, especially in Carl Zeiss Jena vintage lenses; lenses have some MICRO pieces of dust inside optical construction for sure, but nothing to worry about; minimal optical issues showed with detailed LED lamp test: 1) 20mm lens has some micro spots on or under front glass, i'm not sure what it is, but i've seen newer Carl Zeiss Jena lenses with similar coating missing, so i do not think, it is something to worry about; 2) 35mm lens shows some 'ghosting' during LED test, so maybe it has slight haze inside, what is quite normal in 35/2.8 lens Q1 model and most of those lenses have it; lens can have like two/three micro cleaning marks inside optical construction too; 3) 50mm lens has few cleaning marks inside optical construction, but like we've said before, it is quite normal in CZJ lenses (and other vintage lenses); those cleaning marks are visible only, when you look through this lens under strong LED light; this lens has also 2/3 micro marks on glasses coatings; lens also has coating missing under rear glass, that is visible from the back, looking at rear glass under some angle 4) 80mm lens has few marks / micro scratches / coating missing on front glass, visible with naked eye; this lens also has few cleaning marks inside optical construction; all those issues were not visible during filming, so i believe, they are nothing to worry about; 5) 135mm lens has like no more than two micro marks on front glass coatings, visible with naked eye; this lens also has two/three cleaning marks inside optical construction; all those issues were not visible during filming, so i believe, they are nothing to worry about; please, note, that LED test is critical test and even new lenses have some issues to pass it; i just want to be 100% honest with Buyer, so i did around 20 min LED test with all lenses from this set, so i've spent around 3-4 minutes per lens to check and describe them really good; just remember, that this set is set from late 60's / early 70's, so it is quite normal, it's glasses won't be perfect, as it is around 50 Years old

MECHANICALLY: EXCELLENT+ / PERFECT-
focus rings in all lenses from this set works very smooth, with no serious issues, as set was serviced in DECEMBER 2023; i've checked all lenses with manual and electronic follow focus units and they all work good, not perfect, but really good; aperture rings in all lenses works fine, with no issues; all lenses have de-clicked aperture, so aperture work, like in real cinematic lenses; all lenses professionally converted to Arri PL mount, focus to infinity, fit most Arri PL mounted cameras on the market and cover full frame; minimal mechanical issues, that are really not so much issues: 1) 20mm and 35mm lenses focus ring work a bit unregular in some places, even after good lubricating, as this type of lenses usually works like this; when lenses are used with follow focus unit, it is not possible to feel it, so i believe, this is nothing to worry about; 2) 50mm lens focus ring works a bit harder, than focus rings in other lenses from this set, but still smooth, so this is nothing to worry about 3) ALL lenses from this set can have standard 'breathing' when focusing, so they can have really minimal backlash / play, even after good servicing; this is quite normal in this type of lenses and we do not even think, it is an issue here, as those lenses works like that and there's nothing you can do about it; they are just not very expensive cinematic lenses, but standard photo lenses, so to have perfect working condition, you need to spend thousands per lens for re-housing, as standard housings are like they are; i just mention about all this, as i want to be 100% honest with buyer; i've also did around half an hour follow focus unit test + hand test to all lenses, so i've noticed even MICRO issues

VISUALLY: EXCELLENT- / EXCELLENT
all lenses from this set have NORMAL signs of use on their casings, as can be seen on REAL pictures under item description; minimal visual issues in all lenses: 1) 80mm lens has more signs of use, on it's casing, than other lenses from this set; lenses casings can have some scratches, paint missing and some dirt in some places, as this is used set of lenses; there are NO serious damages on lenses casings, like serious dents or cracks, but because of 50 Years history of those lenses, they can have minimal dents or cracks, that are just visual issues

POSTAGE COSTS:

Europe   [EMS/UPS courier; takes 3 to 5 w/ days to deliver] - 79.99 GBP
World   [EMS/UPS courier; takes 3 to 14 w/ days to deliver] - 99.99 GBP