Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar for Exakta + Camera accessories





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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1:4 f=135mm Exakta bayonet lens, in reasonable physical condition, functional condition not tested.
Description from the seller
This exclusive lot brings together iconic pieces of twentieth-century European engineering, spanning photographic optics, precision accessories, and luxury maintenance tools.
1. Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1:4 f=135mm objective (Exakta bayonet)
• Origin: East Germany (GDR).
• Serial Number: 6260420.
• Construction: Classic polished aluminum finish.
• Condition: The mechanism is functional, but the optics have internal fungi. Ideal for restoration or as a piece for a historical collection.
2. Universal Visor Steinheil Munich
• Function: Multi-focus optical viewfinder for accessory hot shoes.
• Scale: markings for 35, 38, 85, 90 and 135mm.
• Quality: High-precision German optics, compatible with Leica, Contax, and other rangefinder camera systems.
3. Blade Sharpener "Allegro" (Made in Switzerland)
• Condition: Complete set in the original box with illustrated manuals.
• Curiosity: A cult piece of Swiss engineering, famous for its automatic inversion mechanism for sharpening classic razor blades.
4. Support Accessories and Additional Optics
• Ihagee Dresden Extension Tube: Original macro accessory for the Exakta system.
• ROWI Accessories Bar (Germany): A sturdy metal support for mounting a flash or accessories on a tripod.
• Kodak 32mm x2 Filter/Adapter: Optical component in chrome-plated metal (no glass)
. Other assorted, unidentified parts (see last photo for more details)
Technical Specifications for the Buyer
• Era: 1950s - 1960s.
• General Condition: Used parts with signs of natural patina. The Sonnar lens requires internal cleaning due to fungi.
• Shipping: The parts will be carefully packaged to ensure protection of the optical and mechanical elements.
Total weight: 1477 g.
This exclusive lot brings together iconic pieces of twentieth-century European engineering, spanning photographic optics, precision accessories, and luxury maintenance tools.
1. Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1:4 f=135mm objective (Exakta bayonet)
• Origin: East Germany (GDR).
• Serial Number: 6260420.
• Construction: Classic polished aluminum finish.
• Condition: The mechanism is functional, but the optics have internal fungi. Ideal for restoration or as a piece for a historical collection.
2. Universal Visor Steinheil Munich
• Function: Multi-focus optical viewfinder for accessory hot shoes.
• Scale: markings for 35, 38, 85, 90 and 135mm.
• Quality: High-precision German optics, compatible with Leica, Contax, and other rangefinder camera systems.
3. Blade Sharpener "Allegro" (Made in Switzerland)
• Condition: Complete set in the original box with illustrated manuals.
• Curiosity: A cult piece of Swiss engineering, famous for its automatic inversion mechanism for sharpening classic razor blades.
4. Support Accessories and Additional Optics
• Ihagee Dresden Extension Tube: Original macro accessory for the Exakta system.
• ROWI Accessories Bar (Germany): A sturdy metal support for mounting a flash or accessories on a tripod.
• Kodak 32mm x2 Filter/Adapter: Optical component in chrome-plated metal (no glass)
. Other assorted, unidentified parts (see last photo for more details)
Technical Specifications for the Buyer
• Era: 1950s - 1960s.
• General Condition: Used parts with signs of natural patina. The Sonnar lens requires internal cleaning due to fungi.
• Shipping: The parts will be carefully packaged to ensure protection of the optical and mechanical elements.
Total weight: 1477 g.

