This auction has been won.
View other items offered by Matts Cameras547
Leading
archigraphy46 1 × R2,500.00
12 Dec 18:04

Similar products

Contax I with 5cm F1.5 Sonnar Lens, Original Case, Tripod, Original Invoice...
Sold

Contax I with 5cm F1.5 Sonnar Lens, Original Case, Tripod, Original Invoice...

Secondhand 1 was available
R100.00 minimum increment
R2,500.00
Shipping
R35.00 Standard shipping using one of our trusted couriers applies to most areas in South Africa. Some areas may attract a R30.00 surcharge. This will be calculated at checkout if applicable.
Check my rate
The seller has indicated that they will usually have this item ready to ship within 3 business days. Shipping time depends on your delivery address. The most accurate delivery time will be calculated at checkout, but in general, the following shipping times apply:
 
Standard Delivery
Main centres:  1-3 business days
Regional areas: 3-4 business days
Remote areas: 3-5 business days
Buyer protection

Product details

Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Customer ratings:
Bob Shop ID
83479709

Contax 1 - seems to be operational. Back and body have matching serial numbers: Y63799

Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm F1.5 Sonnar Lens - some minor fungus

Original Leather Case - coming apart at the seams a bit

Zeiss Ikon Tripod with brass legs

Original Invoice from 1935 from Zeiss subagent in Cape Town. It cost 52 Pounds, in 1935. 

This is a very rare camera that was introduced to compete with the Leica in the new 35mm market. Unfortunately they were notoriously unreliable and it is rare to find one that still works and that hasn't had some kind of revision at the factory. This camera is being sold as is, the shutter fires, the rangefinder focuses but due to these early Contax's reputations for not working for very long, I am not going to run a film through it. The lens has minor fungus which should be easily cleanable. 

 

Any questions please ask. 

Customer ratings: 1 ratings

Simply perfect - as described. Very happy! A++++++++++++++++++
21 Dec 2012