Carl Zeiss Jena lenses Issue date by serial number

Attila · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 44819 Location: Budapest,Hungary

3,000,000-3,200,000: 1945-1949
3,200,000-3,470,000: 1949-1952
3,470,000-4,000,000: 1952-1955
4,000,000-5,000,000: 1955-1958
5,000,000-6,000,000: 1958-1961
6,000,000-6,000,000: 1961-1964
7,000,000-8,000,000: 1964-1967
8,000,000-9,000,000: 1967-1970
9,000,000-10,000,000: 1970-1975
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35mm: Konica A4, Konica IIIA, Konica FC-1
MF: Konica Pearl I,II,III 6x4,5 Konica Semi Pearl
Film: Foma,Kodak, Fuji DIY development C41, FOMA LQR
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Digital: Panasonic G1, Sony Nex-3, Samsung NX100
Lenses: Konica Hexanons,Carl Zeiss,Carl Zeiss Jena,Meyer-Optik,Minolta MD,Yashica ML,Nikon,Olympus OM
DIY E-6,C41 and B&W

Orio · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 26870 Location: West Emilia

thanks!
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I AM CURRENTLY SELLING A LOT OF GREAT LENSES, PLEASE HAVE A LOOK: - Leitz Wetzlar (Leica) Hektor 4.5/135 L39 Steinheil Muenchen 4.5/135 Culminar M42
MC Macro-Revuenon 2.8/35 M42 Kenko Teleplus MC4 2x CY Yashica 2/55 DSB CY Contax 167MT camera Nikon F70 camera various Praktica M42 cameras Polar Automatic 2.8/35 M42 -
Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Primagon 4.5/35 M42 Canonet QL17 G-III camera - Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 3.3-4.5/35-135 Contax CY
Leitz Elmarit-R 2.8/35 third (best) edition Leica-R - Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 2.8/180 MC Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 4/300 MC
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 3.5/135 M42 Voigtlaender Septon 2/50 for Bessamatic with EOS adapter Pentacon Electric 2.8/100 M42 (Orestor's latest version)
Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 1.8/80 MC M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 4/50 (zebra) Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/50 aluminium *12 blades* M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 4.5/40 aluminium red T *10 blades* M42
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Fotal · Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 281 Location: Sweden

interesting, thanks!
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peterqd · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 6462 Location: High Wycombe, UK

My CZJ lenses don't seem to figure in this list, Atilla. They all have 5-figure serial numbers.
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Attila · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 44819 Location: Budapest,Hungary

I can't help in this case , I guess they are made after 1975 I suppose you have black MC lenses.
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Items on sale on Ebay

35mm: Konica A4, Konica IIIA, Konica FC-1
MF: Konica Pearl I,II,III 6x4,5 Konica Semi Pearl
Film: Foma,Kodak, Fuji DIY development C41, FOMA LQR
Scan: Epson V500, scanassist (http://www.scanassist.org)
Shutter tester: LCD tester from member vfmoto
Digital: Panasonic G1, Sony Nex-3, Samsung NX100
Lenses: Konica Hexanons,Carl Zeiss,Carl Zeiss Jena,Meyer-Optik,Minolta MD,Yashica ML,Nikon,Olympus OM
DIY E-6,C41 and B&W

peterqd · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 6462 Location: High Wycombe, UK

Maxim · Joined: 27 Oct 2007 Posts: 284 Location: Poland 52°N 17°E

I submitted similar list some time ago, but it went missing: http://forum.mflenses.com/carl-zeiss-jena-7-5cm-f1-5-1940-t5222.html

Thanks for stick this valuable list Smile

Something from me:

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Attila · Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 44819 Location: Budapest,Hungary

Nice diagraphm, thanks Maxim!
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Items on sale on Ebay

35mm: Konica A4, Konica IIIA, Konica FC-1
MF: Konica Pearl I,II,III 6x4,5 Konica Semi Pearl
Film: Foma,Kodak, Fuji DIY development C41, FOMA LQR
Scan: Epson V500, scanassist (http://www.scanassist.org)
Shutter tester: LCD tester from member vfmoto
Digital: Panasonic G1, Sony Nex-3, Samsung NX100
Lenses: Konica Hexanons,Carl Zeiss,Carl Zeiss Jena,Meyer-Optik,Minolta MD,Yashica ML,Nikon,Olympus OM
DIY E-6,C41 and B&W

voytek · Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Posts: 889

I hope I will not double information
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dekiller · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 133 Location: Macao

Why there is only 4-digit on Pancolar 1.8/80?

peterqd · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 6462 Location: High Wycombe, UK

martinsmith99 · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 5532 Location: S Glos, UK

Any info on the 5 digit MC range?
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DSG · Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 509 Location: London, UK.

kds315* · Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 6124 Location: Weinheim/Germany

Of course you can, let me have your serial number and I'll look it up for you...
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kievuser · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 113