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CONTAX Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 AEJ — A Masterpiece of German-Japanese Optical Engineering

At Snow Optics Japan, we carefully inspect and clean every lens before it reaches you. Based in Hokkaido, Japan, we are passionate about vintage optics and committed to delivering honest, detailed descriptions so you can buy with confidence.

■ About This Lens

The CONTAX Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F1.4 AEJ is widely regarded as one of the finest standard lenses ever made. Designed by Carl Zeiss in West Germany and manufactured in Japan by Kyocera for the CONTAX/Yashica system, the "AEJ" designation confirms its Japanese manufacture. The Planar design — a symmetric double-Gauss formula — dates back to 1896, yet remains optically brilliant to this day. The T* multi-coating, Carl Zeiss's proprietary anti-reflection technology, delivers exceptional contrast, rich colour rendition, and smooth, creamy bokeh that is simply unmatched by modern alternatives. Serial number 5826867 places this example in the mid-1980s production run. For collectors and serious photographers alike, this lens represents the pinnacle of analogue optics.

■ Condition: [ Excellent +5 ]

- Appearance: Some scuffs and scratches from normal use. Please check photos for details.
- Fungus: None
- Haze / Fog: Slight haze — does not affect shooting
- Scratches: None
- Balsam Separation: None
- Dust: Almost none
- Shooting Impact: Does not affect shooting
- Helicoid: Operates smoothly
- Aperture Blades: Clean and move properly
- Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount
- Bundled Items: Front cap and rear cap included

■ Shipping & Customs

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Country of Origin: Japan / HS Code: 9002.11 / JAN: No JAN code assigned

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