For Sale FS: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f/3.5 in Compur-Rapid shutter (covers 6x9)

Kylefornia · Feb 26, 2014

I bought this lens to convert a Polaroid Automatic Land Camera to manual with a faster and possibly sharper lens than that of the 195. This lens is in great condition, not mint but definitely an excellent user. The shutter is snappy and all speeds including B and T fire and sound accurate with the exception of 1 and 2 which seem to lag slightly. The iris opens and stops down smoothly. The aperture blades are free of oil. The glass is free of fungus and haze. This lens comes with it's original push on lens cap. Also included is a baby Speed Graphic lens board and the retaining ring for the lens.

Looking to get $110 OBO + S/H from Ohio.

Robert Ley · Feb 27, 2014

Is this lens coated? Not that interested if it is multi-coated, but coated would be nice.

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Kylefornia · Feb 27, 2014

Does not appear to be. I'd guess this is a pre-war Tessar.

gone · Feb 28, 2014

Great lens for B&W. Uncoated would be more desirable in my book.

binglebugbob · Feb 28, 2014

Lens dates to 1938. Shutter may be newer than that.

Kylefornia · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks for the info!

jon koss · Feb 28, 2014

The implication being that the lens is uncoated

IMHO these prewar Tessars have just the sweetest signature ever.

Jon

binglebugbob said:
Lens dates to 1938. Shutter may be newer than that.

Kylefornia · Mar 1, 2014

Jon you're starting to convince me that I should use this on my 4x5 SG with a reducing back!

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Kylefornia · Mar 3, 2014

Kylefornia · Mar 8, 2014

I'm going on the road for the next three months so this week will be your last chance to get this before June/July. Make me an offer if you're interested, chances are I'll accept it.

For Sale FS: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f/3.5 in Compur-Rapid shutter (covers 6x9)

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