CONTAX IA BLACK PAINT RANGEFINDER CAMERA BODY +CARL ZEISS 50MM F2 SONNAR +CASE
Description
-Serial #V89411
Lens #1429702
-Black Paint body
-Nickel Finish
-Original Ia rangefinder body
-Early Camera
-Revolutionary 1/1000s shutter speed
-Serial #V89411
Lens #1429702
-Black Paint body
-Nickel Finish
-Original Ia rangefinder body
-Early Camera
-Revolutionary 1/1000s shutter speed
Very rare to find one of these camera with the matching ZEISS Sonnar 50mm f2 lens.
A fine example and very beautiful!
Details
-Speeds T, Z, 1/25 - 1/1000
Includes
-Zeiss-Jenna 50mm Sonnar f2 lens
-Camera case
-Front lens cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-Body shows signs of modest use
-Very nice patina
-Leatherette is all intact
Mechanics 7.5/10
-Shutter needs service, cannot engage slow speeds
-Focusing wheel is smooth
-Aperture is smooth
Optics 7.5/10
-No fungus, separation or scratches
-Heavy haze on the lens which is normal but can be cleaned
-Viewfinder is clean and clear
A very nice camera.
Details
-Speeds T, Z, 1/25 - 1/1000
Includes
-Zeiss-Jenna 50mm Sonnar f2 lens
-Camera case
-Front lens cap
Cosmetics 8.5/10
-Body shows signs of modest use
-Very nice patina
-Leatherette is all intact
Mechanics 7.5/10
-Shutter needs service, cannot engage slow speeds
-Focusing wheel is smooth
-Aperture is smooth
Optics 7.5/10
-No fungus, separation or scratches
-Heavy haze on the lens which is normal but can be cleaned
-Viewfinder is clean and clear
A very nice camera.
Nice to have in this condition, with a very nice lens and matching case.
Great black paint finish and wonderful history.
A pleasure to have and enjoy