Zoom binoculars - Aida - 1930-1940 - Germany - Oculus

Although the company is firmly rooted in Central Hesse today, it has a eventful history:

Founding (1895): The company was originally founded in Berlin (Chausseestraße 8, Berlin-Mitte) by Alois Mager under the name “A. Mager Spezialfabrik Ophthalmologischer Instrumente.”
Name change (1932): The rebranding to “OCULUS GmbH” took place still at the Berlin site.
Move to Wetzlar (1947): After World War II, the company moved to Wetzlar, one of the most important centers of the German optics and precision mechanics industry.
The Oculus Aida is a classic vintage opera glass, today valued mainly as a collector’s item or a functional retro accessory. It originally comes from the German company Oculus, which today is primarily known for ophthalmic diagnostic devices.
Technical details & features
Magnification: Usually 2.5x.
Objective diameter: 30 mm.
Construction: Classic Galilean system (compact and lightweight).
Design: Often black or ivory with brass or mother-of-pearl accents.
The Oculus Aida is a classic, often traded vintage opera glass from the German manufacturer Oculus Optik from Wetzlar. It was originally produced from 1932 as one of the first “by-products” of the company and enjoyed great popularity for decades.
Key features
Magnification: Usually 2.5x.
Objective diameter: 30 mm.
Build: Compact, often black-gold or mother-of-pearl decorated metal design (brass).
Condition: Collector-worthy! The paint is in top condition, the mechanism runs butter-smooth.
Optics: The lenses are clear, no fungus infestation, no scratches.
Here with silver-colored accents.
Special feature:
Inter Pupillary distance adjustable!
Includes black leather case.

Slight odor
Rare item for collectors!
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