Exakta Varex IIb 35mm SLR Kit with Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8

Exakta Varex IIb 35mm SLR Kit with Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Film Kit with Standard Prime

The Exakta Varex IIb paired with the Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 is a well-matched and historically significant 35mm film kit from the golden era of East German camera manufacturing. The Exakta Varex IIb is a refined and capable SLR built around the classic Exakta bayonet mount — one of the world's first SLR bayonet systems — offering manual exposure control in a well-built body with the distinctive left-handed shutter release that is characteristic of all Exakta cameras. The interchangeable viewfinder system adds further versatility for professional and scientific use. The Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 is an East German standard prime that delivers sharp and characterful images with the natural rendering quality of the DDR optical tradition. No serial number noted for body. Serial number (lens): SR 6967573.

Key Features

• Complete ready-to-shoot 35mm film kit — body and lens included
• Exakta bayonet mount — one of the world's first SLR bayonet systems
• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2.8 maximum aperture with sharp and characterful rendering
• Distinctive left-handed shutter release — characteristic of all Exakta cameras
• Interchangeable viewfinder system for professional and scientific versatility
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• Solid East German construction built to last
• Self-timer function

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order; lens elements clean with no fungus, haze, or significant dust
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; aperture blades clean and snappy; Exakta mount connection clean and secure

"The Exakta Varex IIb is a genuinely historic camera — the Exakta bayonet was one of the world's first SLR bayonet systems, and the distinctive left-handed shutter release gives it a character unlike any other SLR. The interchangeable viewfinder system adds professional versatility, and the Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 delivers sharp and characterful East German rendering. A fascinating and capable piece of photographic history."

What's Included

• Exakta Varex IIb camera body
• Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8 lens

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Exakta / Aus Jena
• Model: Varex IIb with Aus Jena 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number (Body): Not available
• Serial Number (Lens): SR 6967573
• Mount: Exakta bayonet
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Manual
• Metering: No built-in metering
• Shutter Speed: 1/25s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• Viewfinder: Interchangeable — waist-level included
• Built-in Flash: No — PC sync socket
• Self-timer: Yes
• Lens Focal Length: 50mm
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.35m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Dimensions (Body): approx. 145 x 95 x 52mm
• Weight (Body): approx. 650g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition