35mm Contax SLR (Old) / Contarex / Zeiss Ikon |
| The Contarex was created when several German lens and camera manufacturers came together, in part to fight economic woes of the pre-war German economy. Like most things designed by a committee, many of their designs were overly-complex and poorly-executed. Others were darlings of their time. The first Contarex, colloquially known as the "Bullseye," is a 35mm SLR camera demoed in 1958. Seemingly well-made and extremely heavy, it was an extremely complex design making repairs extremely difficult, and Japanese manufacturers such as Nikon with their Nikon F outfoxed the Contarex. |
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| The full story of this wonderful (only in some ways) camera is the story of the self inflicted demise of the once titanic optical industry force, the Zeiss Corporation. This camera body was built to the spare no expense ... |
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$895.45
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| Protective ZEISS branded case for CONTAREX SUPER |
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$64.69
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| In the late 1950's Zeiss was an optical titan that dwarfed the Japanese new entries such as Nikon and Canon. The film magazine approach that Zeiss offered as an alternative economy to purchasing an entire body seemed re... |
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From $143.74 to $187.36
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| By Geometric and Mathematical arguments ZEISS has calculated lens hoods that minimize stray light problems for classes of lenses: For 21mm to 35mm and for 50mm to 135mm focal lengths. The calculation involves the dis... |
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From $47.60 to $59.10
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| The ZEISS IKON 85mm F2.0 SONNAR in CONTAREX Mt.
Superbly sharp evolutionary derivative of this historic classical lens formulation. Introduced in 1958, Contax design. 7 Elements in 3 groups, closes down to f22 and B5... |
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$1,195.50
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| The 135mm F4 Sonnar 4 Elements in 4 Groups
Introduced in 1958 together with the Contarex Bullseye. The classical medium sized telephoto lens with its design roots in the Contax camp. Nearest focus 120cm, B56 filter ... |
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$394.50
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| The 55mm F1.4 SONNAR in CONTAREX Mt
This seven element five group masterpiece was introduced in 1961 and was designed to satisfy the demand for a faster normal lenses. Its minimum aperture is f16 and it takes B56 fil... |
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| Zeiss marketed Contarex case to accommodate body with lens, three additional lenses, film magazine, lens hoods and several other small accessories. |
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| Introduced in 1963 as successor of the Biogon 21mm. 8 elements in 7 groups, stops down to f22, nearest focus of 17cm and B56 filter bayonet. Produced in chrome and black with chrome focus ring. Approximately 6000 example... |
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| THE 35mm F2.0 DISTAGON for CONTAREX
Rare, highly desirable and unusual for its era. This is a very early high quality available light interior use wide angle lens. It is the direct predecessor and of a similar (9/8) o... |
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| THE 50mm F2.0 CONTAREX Mount ZEISS SONNAR
Introduced in 1958 together with the Contarex Bullseye; on introduction, it was the Bullseye's standard lens. With 6 lelements in 5 groups, minimum aperture F22. Closest... |
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| Filter size: B56; Focal Length (Begin): 50mm; Type of Lens (mount[s]): ZEISS Contarex; Elements / Groups: 4/3 Four Elements in Three Groups; Coating Type: Coated; Floating Element Design (non-zoom models): No; F Stop (... |
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| Introduced in 1964 as a successor to and with a different optical formulation than the original F4 version. Fewer than 8000 were produced and though not quite rare it is uncommon in the marketplace. |
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