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davela

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Contax IIa. Superb condition in all respects. This camera was serviced at Essex a few years ago and has been film tested. Used lightly. Sold as shown with German-made takeup spool. Price: $260 plus insured shipping

Zeiss Opton T 50mm F2 Sonnar for Contax rangefinder. Very good condition. Has a few internal dust specks/air bubbles. There is a scratch about 2mm long and a hair-width wide on the front element (see photos) - will not impact results. Sold with after market front cap. Price: $100 plus insured shipping

Zeiss Orthometar 3.5cm F4.5 for Contax rangefinder with Zeiss front and rear caps and original storage pouch. This is an uncoated Zeiss Jena lens from the 1930's. The condition is outstanding for its age. There might be some internal dust or haze as it looks a little foggy with a bright flashlight shinning though it, although I think this is mostly due to the fact the glass is uncoated. The glass aspect in normal backlight is very clear and clean and the performance is excellent. This is a very uncommon lens. The iris blades are clear. My price is the lowest you will probably find. Price: $550 plus insured shipping

Zeiss Triotar for Contax rangefinder. This is another uncoated gem by Zeiss from the 1930's (I think!). The overall glass aspect is clear, although the flashlight test shows some haze or internal dust, but once again the uncoated nature of the glass makes this evaluation hard. I am sure it will preform well as the overall glass aspect is clean. Price: $150 plus insured shipping

Jupiter-8 for Contax or Kiev rangefinder. Has a lot of micro scratches on front and rear elements, but not enough to impact use. Produces beautiful images. Price: $25 plus shipping

Enteco deep vented hood for Series VI with two cased Omag series VI thick glass filters. The filters are red and light yellow (or perhaps a color balance filter). The filters are in good shape with minor marks. This hood fits all the lenses I am selling except the Triotar, but it is designed for 50mm lenses as I recall. Original documentation included. Would be great for your Sonnar or J8! Price for the set: $25 plus shipping

Leather case for Contax IIa (or perhaps the IIIa as well?). This case is in great shape, which I cannot say for most Contax cases! Price: $25 plus shipping

Link to album with all photos:

http://s577.photobucket.com/albums/s...haiboy2/rff88/

Terms: Best offers may be considered especially if more than one item is purchased. I am not looking for trades now, but I might consider certain classic Nikon F lenses if I know you. I accept PayPal, but payment by money order, personal check or certified bank check is always preferred. I am happy to ship overseas, but I do not refund international shipping charges or falsify shipping or customs documents.
 

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tjaded

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PM sent on the Triotar & leather case.

BTW, the link for additional pics doesn't seem to work...
 

dehk

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A lot of times, I wish I have money.
 

darinwc

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Nice! I just sold a Contax IIIA (so I could get a present for my wife). They are a bit of an oddity to use but sure are fun!
Those sonnars are great glass for their time.
 
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