CONTAREX PROFESSIONAL CHROME CAMERA +ZEISS 85MM F1.4 PLANAR T* RARE LENS +BOX
Description
-Camera body serial #K46484
-Lens Serial #5771234
-Chrome finish with black leatherette
-This is the extremely rare Contarex Professional reflex camera body
-The second rarest produced Contarex body ever produced; they made 1400 Hologons, 1500 Professionals, 3100 Electronics, 5000 Specials, 13000 Supers and 36000 Bullseyes
This is a wonderful camera. The only camera they made all mechanical without any electronics along with the Special bodies. But these were must more rare and desired by all. The FAMOUS Contarex professional! In outstanding MINT condition!
-Camera body serial #K46484
-Lens Serial #5771234
-Chrome finish with black leatherette
-This is the extremely rare Contarex Professional reflex camera body
-The second rarest produced Contarex body ever produced; they made 1400 Hologons, 1500 Professionals, 3100 Electronics, 5000 Specials, 13000 Supers and 36000 Bullseyes
This is a wonderful camera. The only camera they made all mechanical without any electronics along with the Special bodies. But these were must more rare and desired by all. The FAMOUS Contarex professional! In outstanding MINT condition!
*The camera has the matching # box ( lens was separate )
This camera is being sold with an extremely rare Carl Zeiss Contarex Planar 85mm F1.4 T* lens
Multi-layer anti-reflection T* coating is applied to the surfaces of lens elements. Increases light transmission, eliminates flare and ghosting, and maintains color consistency
This camera is being sold with an extremely rare Carl Zeiss Contarex Planar 85mm F1.4 T* lens
Multi-layer anti-reflection T* coating is applied to the surfaces of lens elements. Increases light transmission, eliminates flare and ghosting, and maintains color consistency
The 85mm 1.4 PLANAR is THE most desirable, rare and coveted lens the Zeiss has made and spectacular in so many respects
Rarity, collectibility and quality
Only 400 ever made and this one is in MINT condition, caps and the matching filter
Details
-1500 examples ever made
-Speeds B, 1s-1/1000
-All mechanical shutter
-Zeiss Planar with T* Coating
-Only 400 ever made
-6 elements 5 groups
-67mm filter mount
-Min aperture f16
Includes
-Contarex 85mm Zeiss Planar f1.4 T* Lens
-Zeiss Ikon UV 1x fiter
-Aluminum Carl Zeiss Germany stamped front cap
-Leather outfit case
-Box
Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-A clean example
-Chrome is brilliant and the leatherette is all intact
The lens is in near mint condition cosmetically.
Spectacular as I have only had a few of these in 25+ years and this is by far the nicest
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions are working normally
-Focus ring is smooth
-Aperture mechanism works smoothly
-No oil on the aperture blades
Optics 9+/10
-Mirror and prism glass is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, scratches or separation
-Lens glass is clean, just the usual tiny dust
These cameras dont come up that often and this one is particularly nice!
Mechanics 9+/10
-Shutter speeds are accurate
-All camera functions are working normally
-Focus ring is smooth
-Aperture mechanism works smoothly
-No oil on the aperture blades
Optics 9+/10
-Mirror and prism glass is bright and clean
-No fog, fungus, scratches or separation
-Lens glass is clean, just the usual tiny dust
These cameras dont come up that often and this one is particularly nice!
Nice to have with the flat back, all mechanically working, clean and ready to use and enjoy.
The lens is spectacular. The last one I had I sold for $8500 and I have not seen one since
I have had only x2 in 25 years and this being the third and nicest.
I can not stress the rarity and beauty of this camera set.
Between the camera, lens and condition this is the ULTIMATE set one can have.
A must for any collector or enthusiast