Carl Zeiss Jena 1926 Tessar 13,5cm f/4.5 M42 remounted

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Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 135/4.5 M42

The lens is remounted into a M42 tube, so it can be used on many cameras. It was made probably sometimes in the end of 1926 (sn #719xxx). The lens is uncoated, but free of scratches, cleaning marks, fungus and haze. There are only a few dust particles, but surprisingly in lesser amount, than in many newer lenses.

Iris consists of about 15 blades, so it's round. Range is f/4.5 - f/36. Fusing is possible via the lever, so it it's a bit unpractical.

Lens is sharper than mine the pre-war VP Exacta medium format Tessar 75/2.8, but less sharp then mine ~1928 Schneider Xenar 150/4.5. Deep lens hood is necessary for good contrast.

sample at f/9:

100% crop:

other pictures:

price: �65 + shipping

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no-X · Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:00 pm Post subject:

One more sample: Wide opened, slightly increased contrast and sharpness:

higher resolution:
http://www.abload.de/img/sdim0098h0epw.jpg

no-X · Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject:

reduced price: �55 + shipping

Laurence · Expire: 2016-06-19

Simply BEAUTIFUL! I would take it, but just can't part with my "camera fund" money right now. Someone take it! Just look at the vase image!