{"product_id":"contax-iia-35mm-rangefinder-kit-with-carl-zeiss-jena-sonnar-50mm-f-2","title":"Contax IIa 35mm Rangefinder Kit with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContax IIa 35mm Rangefinder Kit with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2 - Good Condition | Legendary German Rangefinder with Classic Standard Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Contax IIa is one of the most celebrated and historically significant 35mm rangefinder cameras ever produced — a legendary German precision instrument from Zeiss Ikon that combined outstanding build quality, a bright and accurate coupled rangefinder, and compatibility with the exceptional Carl Zeiss lens ecosystem in an elegantly compact body. The IIa was the definitive professional rangefinder of its era — used by photojournalists, documentary photographers, and artists worldwide who demanded the finest optical and mechanical precision available. The Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2 is one of the most celebrated standard lenses ever produced — delivering exceptional sharpness, beautiful background rendering, and the legendary Sonnar rendering quality that has captivated photographers for decades. Together they form one of the most historically significant and desirable 35mm camera and lens combinations ever made. Serial numbers: Body SR 25433 \/ Lens SR 3095836.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContax rangefinder mount — compatible with a wide range of Contax\/Zeiss C-mount lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2 — legendary German standard prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFast f\/2 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoupled rangefinder for precise and accurate focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBright and clear viewfinder with rangefinder patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSolid all-metal German construction built to professional standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduced by Zeiss Ikon Stuttgart — a genuine masterpiece of German precision engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA historically significant and highly collectible camera and lens combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCamera needs service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBody: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; T-coating intact; rangefinder patch clear and accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; rangefinder mechanism operating smoothly; Contax mount connection clean and secure\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\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"The Contax IIa with a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2 is one of those combinations that serious camera collectors and film photographers seek out with genuine reverence. The Sonnar's rendering is unmistakably legendary — smooth, three-dimensional, and with a natural quality that modern glass rarely replicates. The IIa body is a masterpiece of German precision engineering, and together they represent the very finest of mid-century photographic technology. A truly exceptional and historically significant find in good condition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContax IIa camera body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" 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 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Contax (Zeiss Ikon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: IIa with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Body): SR 25433\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number (Lens): SR 3095836\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMount: Contax rangefinder mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilm Format: 35mm (135)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExposure Modes: Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetering: No built-in metering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShutter Speed: 1s – 1\/1250s + Bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eViewfinder: Coupled rangefinder with bright frame lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens Focal Length: 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens Maximum Aperture: f\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum Aperture: f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens Construction: 7 elements in 3 groups (Sonnar formula)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum Focus Distance: approx. 1.0m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilter Thread: 40.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions (Body): approx. 135 x 73 x 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight (Body): approx. 600g (without battery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: 35mm Rangefinder 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":"Zeiss Ikon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56834858090836,"sku":"A27W4952BG","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/IMG_6335_b65dc684-4c45-46ec-ab18-59ffe3738a33.jpg?v=1787053425","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/products\/contax-iia-35mm-rangefinder-kit-with-carl-zeiss-jena-sonnar-50mm-f-2","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}