Zeiss Ikon Contaflex + Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8

Zeiss Ikon Contaflex + Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 (SN: 1391170)
A precision-made German 35mm SLR with renowned Tessar optics and leaf shutter design.

The Zeiss Ikon Contaflex is a classic 35mm leaf-shutter SLR camera, built in West Germany during the 1950s and 60s. It combines the compact handling of a rangefinder with the precision of single-lens reflex focusing. The camera features a Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 lens — a four-element design well known for sharpness and contrast.

The Contaflex series is notable for its leaf shutter, allowing flash sync at all speeds, and excellent craftsmanship. Depending on the model variant, it may also include interchangeable front lens elements or film backs.

Key Features

• Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 (SN: 1391170)

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

• Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22

• Focus: Manual focus with distance and depth-of-field scales

• Viewfinder: Reflex view through ground glass focusing screen

• Flash sync: Via PC socket at all shutter speeds

• Film format: 35mm

• Construction: Solid metal body, made in West Germany

• Premium optical performance in a compact SLR form

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera and lens are in good working condition. Lens (SN: 1391170) is clean — no haze, fungus, or major scratches. Shutter operates at all speeds, focus is smooth, and the viewfinder is clear. Some cosmetic wear present from age and normal use.

What’s Included

• Zeiss Ikon Contaflex camera body

• Carl Zeiss Tessar 45mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 1391170)