Zeiss Ikon Contaflex + Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 (SN: 945484)

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex + Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 (SN: 945484)
A precision-engineered leaf-shutter SLR with renowned Tessar optics – made in West Germany.

The Zeiss Ikon Contaflex is a classic 35mm leaf-shutter SLR camera, built in West Germany during the 1950s and 60s. Known for its mechanical precision and exceptional build quality, it features a fixed Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8lens — a four-element design famous for its sharpness and contrast.

Unlike most SLRs, the Contaflex uses a leaf shutter, allowing for flash sync at all speeds. Many models in the Contaflex series also include a selenium light meter, interchangeable film backs or front lens elements, and a bright optical viewfinder.

Key Features

• Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 (SN: 945484), fixed mount

• Shutter: Synchro-Compur leaf shutter, 1s to 1/500s + Bulb

• Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22

• Focus: Manual focus with depth-of-field scale

• Film format: 35mm

• Metering: Built-in selenium light meter (on most models – unpowered)

• Flash sync: At all shutter speeds

• Made in West Germany by Zeiss Ikon

• High mechanical precision and classic styling

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera and lens are in good working condition. Lens (SN: 945484) is clear — no haze, fungus, or scratches. Focus ring moves smoothly, and shutter fires at all speeds. Light meter presence and functionality may vary depending on exact model. Normal signs of cosmetic wear consistent with age.

What’s Included

• Zeiss Ikon Contaflex camera body

• Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 945484)