Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2,8/18cm T + Flektoskop for Contax | Camera lens
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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2,8/18 cm T with Flektoskop for Contax, dating to 1940–1950, in good physical condition and tested and in working order.
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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1:2.8 f=18 cm « T », No. 2682482, in black finish, mounted on its Flektoskop Carl Zeiss Jena reflex box No. 10709.
THE ITEM
The Sonnar 2.8/18 cm, nicknamed “Olympia-Sonnar” by collectors, is the bright telephoto designed by Zeiss for the 1936 Games. This specimen belongs to the Flektoskop generation, which converts a Contax rangefinder into a viewfinder reflex camera with ground-glass focusing.
This is the late variant painted black with anti-reflective coating T (red marking). The optical number corresponds to 1941 production. These black T-treated versions were produced in very small series, unlike the far more widespread chrome versions.
The Flektoskop is in bright hammered black lacquer, with its plate “Flektoskop – Carl Zeiss Jena – 10709”. It features a base with a thread for a tripod.
COMPATIBILITY
Contax rangefinder mount (Contax II, III, IIa, IIIa). Not suitable for Contax/Yashica SLRs.
OPTICAL CONDITION
Optics clean: free of fungus, haze, or scratches. No internal dust.
FUNCTIONAL CONDITION – FULLY TESTED
- Diaphragm 2.8 to 22: smooth, precise stops, blades clean and dry.
- Focus from 2 m to infinity: smooth along the full travel.
- Mirror: mounted and returns correctly.
- Viewfinder: clear image
- Tested on a Contax body
COSMETIC CONDITION
Original lacquer with signs of use: chips on the edges of the box, fine scratches, front bezel edge slightly whitened, rear cap slightly deformed. Engravings perfectly legible. See photos.
COMES WITH
- Front leather cap marked “Carl Zeiss Jena”
- Rear chrome cap with Contax bayonet
- Smooth shutter release
- Original rubber eyecup
Careful and insured shipping from Paris, in double packaging.
Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1:2.8 f=18 cm « T », No. 2682482, in black finish, mounted on its Flektoskop Carl Zeiss Jena reflex box No. 10709.
THE ITEM
The Sonnar 2.8/18 cm, nicknamed “Olympia-Sonnar” by collectors, is the bright telephoto designed by Zeiss for the 1936 Games. This specimen belongs to the Flektoskop generation, which converts a Contax rangefinder into a viewfinder reflex camera with ground-glass focusing.
This is the late variant painted black with anti-reflective coating T (red marking). The optical number corresponds to 1941 production. These black T-treated versions were produced in very small series, unlike the far more widespread chrome versions.
The Flektoskop is in bright hammered black lacquer, with its plate “Flektoskop – Carl Zeiss Jena – 10709”. It features a base with a thread for a tripod.
COMPATIBILITY
Contax rangefinder mount (Contax II, III, IIa, IIIa). Not suitable for Contax/Yashica SLRs.
OPTICAL CONDITION
Optics clean: free of fungus, haze, or scratches. No internal dust.
FUNCTIONAL CONDITION – FULLY TESTED
- Diaphragm 2.8 to 22: smooth, precise stops, blades clean and dry.
- Focus from 2 m to infinity: smooth along the full travel.
- Mirror: mounted and returns correctly.
- Viewfinder: clear image
- Tested on a Contax body
COSMETIC CONDITION
Original lacquer with signs of use: chips on the edges of the box, fine scratches, front bezel edge slightly whitened, rear cap slightly deformed. Engravings perfectly legible. See photos.
COMES WITH
- Front leather cap marked “Carl Zeiss Jena”
- Rear chrome cap with Contax bayonet
- Smooth shutter release
- Original rubber eyecup
Careful and insured shipping from Paris, in double packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Contax RF / Kiev RF
Brand
Carl Zeiss Jena
Model/type nr
Sonnar 2,8/18cm T + Flektoskop for Contax |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/artist/maker
Ludwig Bertele
Estimated period
1940-1950
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