{"product_id":"carl-zeiss-jena-tessar-105mm-f-4-5-folding-camera","title":"Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5 Folding Camera","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5 Folding Camera - Good Condition | Classic German Medium Format Folder with Compur Shutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis elegant German folding camera fitted with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5 lens and Deckel München Compur shutter is a masterpiece of mid-century German optical and mechanical engineering. The Tessar is one of the most celebrated lens designs in photographic history — Carl Zeiss's iconic four-element formula, renowned for its exceptional sharpness, brilliant contrast, and the distinctive \"eagle eye\" rendering that has made it a favourite among photographers and collectors for over a century. The precision-engineered Compur shutter provides reliable, accurate exposures across a range of shutter speeds. Compact when folded and deeply satisfying to use when open, this is a camera that rewards the patient photographer with results that modern cameras rarely replicate. Serial numbers: Body SR 47384 \/ Lens SR 1091512 \/ Compur Shutter SR 2100079.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5 — one of the most celebrated lens designs in photographic history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDeckel München Compur precision shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompact folding design — pocketable when closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMedium format film — exceptional image quality and fine grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll-metal construction of the highest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA genuine masterpiece of German optical and mechanical heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBody: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use; bellows intact with no visible pinholes; folding mechanism operates smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMechanics: Compur shutter fires across available speeds; aperture blades clean and snappy; focus mechanism operates smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.1)] pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"The Tessar is one of those lens designs that has stood the test of time for a very good reason. Carl Zeiss's four-element formula delivers a sharpness and contrast that is immediately recognisable — and on a classic German folder with a Compur shutter, the whole package feels like a precision instrument from a different era of craftsmanship. This is a camera that deserves to be used, not just admired.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5 folding camera with Compur shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens cap (if available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Carl Zeiss Jena \/ Deckel München\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 105mm f\/4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShutter: Compur (Deckel München)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Body): SR 47384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Lens): SR 1091512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Compur Shutter): SR 2100079\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFocal Length: 105mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaximum Aperture: f\/4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar formula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilm Format: Medium Format — approx. 6x9 (120 film)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFocus: Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstruction: All-metal body with bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Medium Format Camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCategory: Cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Carl Zeiss Jena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56092503703892,"sku":"A58W4687SK","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_4749_3aa8ea25-0c96-495f-b3a2-7efa8505d3fc.jpg?v=1781273199","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/nl\/products\/carl-zeiss-jena-tessar-105mm-f-4-5-folding-camera","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}