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Zeiss Ikon Contessa 35 find

Ariston

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I may have misled you - they are not hazy. The lens isn't defective - there is some contrast, just a good bit lower than I prefer (you and I probably have different tolerances). It is the same as some of the other cameras I have from that era, such as my Super Ikonta. I have run many rolls through them, so it is not a matter of technique. The front and back elements are glossy, so it is not from micro scratches. I just do not prefer the softer contrast of these lenses. They perform fine, just not as well as my Mamiya Six or Autocord, or more modern lenses.

I like the camera. I am not coming down on it. I just like it better with a filter.