{"product_id":"exakta-varex-iia","title":"Exakta Varex IIa | Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eExakta Varex IIa | Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 - Good Condition | The Pinnacle of Dresden Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Exakta Varex IIa (also known as the Varex VXIIa) is a masterpiece of East German engineering from the prestigious Ihagee factory in Dresden. As one of the world’s first system SLRs, it is famous for its unique, left-handed operation and exquisite mechanical build quality. This model features the iconic \"Eagle Eye\" Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 lens, celebrated for its legendary sharpness and high-contrast rendering. With its interchangeable viewfinders and an incredibly wide range of shutter speeds, the Varex IIa is not just a camera—it is a piece of photographic history that offers a truly unique and deliberate analog experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003ePrecision-engineered all-metal body from the historic Ihagee Dresden works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 lens with the classic four-element design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eUnique left-handed film advance and shutter release for a distinctive shooting feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eFully interchangeable viewfinder system (currently equipped with waist-level or prism)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eMassive shutter speed range from 1\/1000s down to 12 full seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eBuilt-in film cutting knife for removing partially exposed rolls in the darkroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eCamera Type: 35mm SLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eLens Mount: Exakta Bayonet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eShutter Speeds: 1\/1000s to 12s + Bulb \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eLens: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eCategory: Cameras ▸ 35mm SLR Camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003eBattery Type: None (Fully Mechanical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Exakta Varex IIa is often described as the 'Leica of SLRs.' The mechanical complexity inside this camera is staggering—it has a slow-speed dial that allows for exposures up to 12 seconds, which was unheard of for its time. The Tessar lens is a perfect match; its 'Eagle Eye' reputation for sharpness is well-deserved even by modern standards. Shooting with an Exakta requires a different rhythm than any other camera, making it a favorite for collectors and photographers who want to truly engage with the mechanics of their craft.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good condition. The body (S\/N: 918059) shows authentic vintage character and light surface wear consistent with its age. The Carl Zeiss Jena lens (S\/N: 5535850) has clear optics with smooth focus and aperture movements. The mechanical shutter is operational across the speed range, and the film advance is crisp and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eExakta Varex IIa Camera Body (S\/N: 918059)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f\/2.8 Lens (S\/N: 5535850)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exakta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53773991280980,"sku":"A11W4287BG","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_2551_6a9609a2-c16a-4b3b-9647-7a1316716bea.jpg?v=1771594892","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/de\/products\/exakta-varex-iia","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}