Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2 Lens Cameras & Photo Lenses & Filters Lenses For Contax You're bidding on a Sonnar 85mm f/2 Lens Condition Front glass: Amazing. Glass is unscratched and clear. Rear glass: Excellent. No scratches, scuffs or dust. Internals: Good. No mold or haze, has dirt inside. Lens body: Great. Body is clean and has only minor cosmetic wear. Included accessories: Front cap, back cap, UV filter and soft case. Vintage Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa Camera w/ Sonnar 1:1.5 F=50mm & 135mm Lens & Rangefinder Vintage Really Nice Zeiss Ikon Contax IIIa Camera with Sonnar 1:1.5 F=50mm Lens no 200~561 Cameras & Photo Vintage Movie & Photography Vintage Cameras 35mm Cameras Vintage Zeiss Ikon Contax with 3 lens & Accessories, & Case. Sonnar 1.4 F 13.5 3 times viewfinder range. Light responds to changing conditions. Range finder is smooth and contrasting. Focusing is smooth. All dials are smooth & tight. Lens is clear. 3 lens included Carl Zeiss, Jena & Canon. As is, has not been tested but came from estate of a professional photographer for CBS TV. Excellent find . Walz meter shown in picture is not included. Sorry that goes with another camera I have listed for sale. CLEAN ZEISS IKON CONTAX IIIA COLOR DIAL WITH SONNAR 50MM 1.5 LENS AND CASE 0.99~600 Cameras & Photo Vintage Movie & Photography Vintage Cameras Rangefinder Cameras Clean Contax IIIa camera with Sonnar 50mm 1.5 lens and case. Exterior of camera in excellent shape. Top plate clean with no dents or scratches. Leatherette excellent. The bottom plate has a strip of discoloration from case otherwise nice. Interior clean. Shutter fires through the range. Light meter responds to changing conditions. Can't guarantee accuracy of meter or shutter speeds. Timer works. Range finder smooth and contrasty. Focusing smooth. All dials smooth and tight. Lens is clear. Opened to light at full aperture in B mode and could see no separation, haze, fungus, scratches or dust. Case in nice shape. With lens cap. Camera # F 26126. Lens # 1171153. Please email for correct shipping. 52 Zeiss Contax IIa RF Camera;50mm f/1.5 Sonnar;13.5cm f/3.5 Nikkor-Q.C; MORE 299~561 yes OFFERED: Zeiss Contax IIa Rangefinder Camera, Case, Body Cap, Spool, Booklet Zeiss-Opton Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 Prime Lens, Two Hoods, ND Filter Nippon Kogacku Nikkor-Q.C 135mm f/3.5 Telephoto Lens, Case, Hood, ND Filter, Caps Telephoto Lens Finder, for preceding telephoto lens, Case Weston Light Meter, Case, Diffusion Filter, Booklet Photographer's Bag DESCRIPTIONS: CAMERA Zeiss Contax IIa 35mm Rangefinder camera, s/n "X 1213" from late 1952, matching s/n's on the finder shoe and inside. The Black Dial version of shutter setting, 1/1 to 1/1250. Made in Stuttgart, Germany. Zeiss divisions in 1952 were also known as Zeiss-Opton and Zeiss-Ikon; the company has an interesting history. This camera is one of the "Greats," German engineering from top to bottom, built by Zeiss-Ikon to "out Leica the Leica." CAMERA CASE, CAP AND SPOOL The manufacturer's original leather case is provided. Labeled front and rear. Chrome trim. With long strap. And a matte finish aluminum camera body cap, with manufacturer's mark. The rewind spool is original, intact, marked "Contax Made in Germany." BOOKLET "Contax IIa Instruction Book - Zeiss Ikon AG. Stuttgart" of 36 pages, English, printed in Germany in '0752.' PRIME LENS "Sonnar" 50mm f/1.5 fast prime lens, s/n 819502, front labeled "Zeiss-Opton Nr 819502 Sonnar 1:1,5 f=50mm" in white, and "T" in red. The focus scale is in feet, on the camera part of the mount, 3-100 (inf). Aperture range is f/1,5 to f/16. Vintage note-Commas also used for f-stops 2,8 and 5,6. Described as having "Unrivaled sharpness and brilliance even with full aperture" by Manufacturer. PRIME LENS ADD-ONS There is a clamp-on metal hood with a filter provision, in brushed aluminum and chrome plate finish. No manufacturer's mark. There is a 41mm ND filter installed. There is another clamp-on hood that also fits the prime lens, in silver crinkle coat; no manufacturer's mark. There's a leather case from Kenko for one of the hoods. There is a rubber front lens cap, "Lens Guard." No case for the prime lens. TELEPHOTO LENS "Nikkor-Q.C" 135mm f/3.5 fixed telephoto lens, s/n 261428, front labeled "Nikkor-Q.C 1:3.5 f=13.5 cm Nippon Kogaku Japan No. 261428" in white, except the "C" is red, for Coated. Also marked with " 'C' " on the lens barrel, for Contax mount. This lens weighs almost two pounds, and has its own tripod screw hole. Nippon Kogaku is better known today as Nikon. TELEPHOTO FINDER By design, the telephoto lens mounts to the Contax camera body differently than the prime lens, but works correctly with the Rangefinder. An included Auxiliary Finder fits the shoe on the camera top, correcting the view for the long lens. With its own small little leather case, supplied by Nippon Kogaku. TELEPHOTO HOOD Telephoto lens comes with an alloy screw-on hood, from the manufacturer, with a filter provision. An unthreaded ND 51mm filter is installed. The hood detaches and reverses onto the lens to serve as a cap when stored. The mount end has a metal cap as well. TELEPHOTO LENS CASE The manufacturer's leather case is provided. Lacks its strap. LIGHT METER The Contax IIa has no built-in light meter, in contrast to the Zeiss family sibling IIIa. A user needs a handheld light meter, must compute shutter and aperture settings, and then adjust on the camera, before shooting. Provided. A Weston Master V light meter was used with this camera and is included. It seems to be working still (it requires no battery) but the accuracy is not known. Model 748; s/n TL928. With its instruction booklet. And a diffusion filter. And a handsome functional grey leather case, from Weston. PHOTOGRAPHER'S BAG A vinyl camera bag holds the camera, the extra lens, the light meter, extra film and accessories. The interior has an adjustable partition. It has a front compartment for miscellaneous small parts. No manufacturer's mark; condition says it might be newer than the camera. Not pictured. CONDITION: CAMERA Overall, Very Good, Used. All metal surfaces very nice; some tiny usage marks to matte finish, no scratches or dents. The bright metal elements are Like New throughout. Leather is sound with no scuffs; the rear Zeiss Ikon imprint is perfect. Self-timer is Good. Film transport and interior are Good. CAMERA CONDITION NOTE - Shutter elements look good, but lowest settings stay open too long; snappy at 1/25 and faster; not timed. Camera was recently acquired from an Estate Sale and has not been used to take pictures since acquisition. CAMERA CASE Leather is very good, with sound stitching, sound hinges. There is a one inch scratch on the upper rear and minor indications of us. The chrome trim is very good. Paint is worn from the rear lower rivet head. PRIME LENS Good, Used. Exterior, very good; barrel is near perfect. Glass has internal dust, consistent with age, I saw no fungus but maybe there is 2mm surface scratch. Note - I am not a professional, sold As Is. Coatings look very good. Aperture leaves move smoothly and easily, and are oil free. TELEPHOTO LENS Good, Used. No scratches or fungus seen, but slight internal dusting observed. Aperture leaves move smoothly and positively, both opening and closing, but are well coated with oil. I don't know if this is a problem in this manual lens. Barrel is perfect. Case is OK, Used: sound but scuffed. No strap. Finder and Case are Very Good. LIGHT METER Good, Used. Responds to changing light input as expected, but not measured for accuracy. Case is Good, Used with numerous impressions in the leather, but none of the color is scuffed off. The lace strap is OK, Used. PHOTOGRAPHER'S BAG Very Good, Used. The vinyl has no scuffs, scratches, chips, marks. Best vinyl I've seen. The hinge has been repaired, but this is not apparent from the outside. The inside is clean and not stained. OVERALL, This Contax IIa is very nice for a collection. Probably it's usable for taking pictures with lenses as they are. Exposure selection in use will require a little practice. Just like old times. Have fun! Questions? Please ask. Contax II (543/24) early model + Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f2. Rare vintage boxed. ontax II (543/24) early model + Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f2. Rare vintage boxed 500 NOB rangefinders Please wait the pictures are big, and thanks for see my auction. All images in this auction are of the item you are bidding on. A superb prewar Contax II (543/24) early model built from 1936 to 1942. Cosmetically the camera is in very good condition. The satin chrome is truly lovely with only very minor signs of use. The black enamel trim is excellent. There are no dents or damage from drops or abuse. The leather is in excellent condition, the Zeiss-Ikon logo is fresh and clear. Included is a film take up spool and a f2/5cm Sonnar lens. The lens is a famous f2/5 cm Zeiss Sonnar in excellent condition. The glass is clear and has no fungus, NO separated elements or other nonsense. All functions operate smoothly and it is capable of producing superb photos. It works well, fires smoothly and all shutter speeds appear appropriate. The rangefinder is bright, clear and have great contrast. Everything works. The camera comes with box, spool and leather case all ZEISS IKON CONTINA J 35MM CAMERA. W/ COLOR-PANTAR 45MM 2.8. MINTY $120 Cameras & Photo Vintage Movie & Photography Vintage Cameras 35mm Cameras ZEISS IKON CONTINA J 35MM CAMERA. W/ PANTAR 45MM 2.8. Serial Nr.: K 27841. Vintage Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa Camera w/ Sonnar F=50mm & 135mm Lens & Rangefinder Camera is in overall minty condition. The camera shows minor signs of prior use. No scuff marks on the bottom-plate. Leatherette cover complete and original, but shows wear on the rear. Shows no wear on the paint. No dents, no dings on the top and bottom-plate. Lens is in very good condition. No cleaning marks, No scratches, no haze, no fungus, no separation, on or in between the elements. Aperture blades in good condition, open and close perfectly. Shutter speeds accurate. Finder bright and clean. All other functions tested and in good working condition. Focussing is smooth. See pictures. Comes with original leather ready case, small piece missing!!

Vintage Zeiss Ikon CONTINA Camera w/Box & Flash Rangefinder

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This is for a ZEISS IKON CONTINA 35MM CAMERA. W/ PANTAR 45MM 2.8, FLASH & OB. Serial Number K 80310. Comes with the flash and the original box for the camera. No dings or dents and is a clean looking camera. Shutter works and all controls look OK. Leather Case is separating at the seams Comes with the matching Zeiss Flash (no bulb) made in Stuttgart with its own case also.

This camera is made in Stuttgart, Germany. Zeiss divisions in 1952 were also known as Zeiss-Opton and Zeiss-Ikon; the company has a very interesting history. This camera is one of the GREAT German engineering achievement from top to bottom and built by Zeiss-Ikon to "out Leica the Leica camera."

The camera looks like it should and feels like works, but I have not tested it with film. Therefore I am selling the camera for display purposes; and if it works, this will be an even better bargain. Camera is SOLD AS-IS.

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