ITEM(s) DESCRIPTION

Six lenses CARL ZEISS JENA
lens set 'ZEBRA' 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 serious 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) 25mm lens has one deeper cleaning mark on front glass, on it's edge, that is visible by naked eye, but it is hair like cleaning mark, so really nothing to worry about; it also has few more faint cleaning marks on front glass coatings and inside optical construction, but those are only visible under strong LED light source; 2) 35mm lens has very thin haze circle, around one of inner glasses, which is just visible under strong LED light; 3) 80mm lens has one deeper cleaning mark on front glass, that is visible by naked eye, but it is hair like cleaning mark, nothing to worry about; it also has few more faint cleaning marks inside optical construction, but those are only visible under strong LED light source; 5) 135mm lens has some micro cleaning marks inside optical construction, close to it's rear glass, visible just under strong LED light, when you look through this lens; this lens also has like two/three micro 'ghosting', so very thin spots of haze or other fogging, which are minimal and visible only under strong LED light; this lens also has some more micro dust, than other lenses from this set; 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 70's, so it is quite normal, it's glasses won't be perfect, as it is around 50 Years old

MECHANICALLY: EXCELLENT / EXCELLENT+
focus rings in all lenses from this set works 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) ALL lenses from this set, can be or feel a bit dry during focusing; they also can sound gritty; some of them can work a bit unregular in some places; this is very typical to Carl Zeiss Jena lenses, especially the ones, that have almost 50 Years and to be honest, there's nothing you can do about it, except to spend some money and re-house them; 2) 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) 25mm, 35mm and 80mm lens have more signs of use, on their casings, than other lenses from this set; 25mm and 80mm lenses also have two/three MICRO cracks or dents on their casings; 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