Zeiss Ikon Contaflex TLR pre war 35mm camera. Zeiss Sonnar 5cm f2 lens. RARE !!!

Description: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex pre war 35mm Twin Lens Reflex. Serial # Y.84563. Made in Germany. Camera has interchangeable lenses and reflex focusing. Speeds range from 1/1000-1 and B. The Contax is Ex or 8 of 10 cosmetic condition. Camera is in good vintage condition. No missing parts. Smooth working controls. Shutter working. Non-working light meter. This camera has previously been serviced. Lens is a Carl Zeiss Sonnar 5cm f/2. Serial # 1548757. Made in Germany. Lens has close focusing down to 4 feet. Aperture f/2 - f/22. This Sonnar is Chome finish. Lens is Ex or 8 of 10 cosmetic condition. Glass is clean for its age, but has MANY visible cleaning marks on the front. Non coated glass. Smooth aperture blades with slight oil on them. Smooth focus. Camera also comes with original case(user & worn). This rare collectible Contaflex 35mm TLR camera is being SOLD AS-IS / NO RETURN as it is a delicate vintage item. *************************************************************************************The original Contaflex 860/24 is a 24×36 TLR introduced in September 1935 by Zeiss Ikon, preceding the Contax II and III models, with production ceasing in 1940. The camera was designed at Zeiss Ikon Dresden. The original Contaflex TLR has the same type of metal curtains as the Contax I, Contax II and Contax III, as with the Nettax and Super Nettel. The Contaflex also has a built-in but uncoupled selenium exposure meter under its name plate. It was the first camera in the world with a built-in light meter. The viewer lens is a Sucher-Objektiv 8cm f:2.8 giving a magnified image for the angle of view of the 50mm standard lens. Two lines are drawn on the viewing screen to indicate the 85mm and 135mm frame. The focusing is done by a lever around the viewing lens. The finder incorporates an automatic parallax compensation with focusing. A big button on the right side is used both to wind the shutter and toset the shutter speed. The rewind button is on the left side. The Contaflex TLR was sold with a choice of 5cm Tessar f/2.8, Sonnar f/2, or Sonnar f/1.5 standard lenses. Also available were a Biogon 35mm f/2.8 wide angle, plus Triotar 8.5cm f/4, Sonnar 8.5cm f/4, and Sonnar 13.5cm f/4 telephotos. All were bayonet fit. The Zeiss Contaflex TLR was one of the most expensive cameras of its time. Total production estimate of 7510 cameras made. ************************************************************************************* Very classic pre war camera and lens combination is good working order. A must have to complete your Contax collection. Sells AS-IS / NO RETURN with NO RESERVE at a price of $1625. I have more interesting vintage Zeiss Ikon cameras, Contax Rangefinder and Contax Reflex cameras, Contax lenses and Contax accessories on my other Auctions, eBay Store and web page.

Price: 1625 USD

Location: Solon, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-22T00:08:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 36 USD