Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 8/2,8cm voor Contax RF + Universalzoeker | Camera lens

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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

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Brand Carl Zeiss Jena, Model/type Tessar 8/2,8cm for Contax RF + Universal finder, Functional condition: Tested and working.

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Description from the seller

This pre-war Tessar 2.8cm was considered one of the ultra-wide-angle lenses of its time. This lens is offered here as a set and consists of:

+ a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8cm f/8 lens with serial number 2134116 from the year 1937, complete with Carl Zeiss Jena front cap
+ a universal finder 436/70 with serial number 12917 for focal lengths of 2.8, 3.5, 5, 8.5, and 13.5 cm.

Cameras Not Included

The lens glass is free of scratches, mold, or separation. Internal haze is minimal. The focus adjustment and diaphragm (without oil on the blades) operate smoothly.

The viewfinder is clear with unbroken glass; internally, there are minimal dust particles.

The appearance of the set is very neat, with very little signs of use.

The lens is usable on pre-war rangefinder cameras Contax I, II, and III, as well as on post-war Contax IIa and IIIa. Notably, this lens has no coupling to the rangefinder. Zeiss believed that, due to the large depth of field, such coupling was apparently unnecessary....

PM. Cameras not included.

We will ship via UPS out of NL and do not use any cheap carrier like other sellers do.

This pre-war Tessar 2.8cm was considered one of the ultra-wide-angle lenses of its time. This lens is offered here as a set and consists of:

+ a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8cm f/8 lens with serial number 2134116 from the year 1937, complete with Carl Zeiss Jena front cap
+ a universal finder 436/70 with serial number 12917 for focal lengths of 2.8, 3.5, 5, 8.5, and 13.5 cm.

Cameras Not Included

The lens glass is free of scratches, mold, or separation. Internal haze is minimal. The focus adjustment and diaphragm (without oil on the blades) operate smoothly.

The viewfinder is clear with unbroken glass; internally, there are minimal dust particles.

The appearance of the set is very neat, with very little signs of use.

The lens is usable on pre-war rangefinder cameras Contax I, II, and III, as well as on post-war Contax IIa and IIIa. Notably, this lens has no coupling to the rangefinder. Zeiss believed that, due to the large depth of field, such coupling was apparently unnecessary....

PM. Cameras not included.

We will ship via UPS out of NL and do not use any cheap carrier like other sellers do.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Carl Zeiss Jena
Model/ type nr
Tessar 8/2,8cm voor Contax RF + Universalzoeker |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Sold by
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Objects sold
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