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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICES LISTED ON THIS PAGE HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED IN A FEW YEARS.  PLEASE USE AS REFERENCE BUT MAY NOT REFLECT TODAY'S 2011 VALUES.
Zeiss Ikon Contax Rangefinder Lenses


Please note:
There are literally hundreds of small variations amongst the Contax RF lenses. The values below are based upon the common of examples. In addition, the value of Contax lenses varies greatly between one in Very Good condition compared to one in Excellent Condition, more so than most collectible lenses. Please make note of the values and the corresponding condition of the lens in the tables below.

 

NOTE: Since the market is very thin for these early lenses, price can vary widely - especially ones in very clean condition.  Most of the early Contax lenses have lived a hard life and show it.


Lenses produced from 1932-1936 with black enamel trim



NOTE: Lenses produced from 1936 until WWII, with a Chrome finish and uncoated from the factory. These lenses have survived in much better condition than the earlier Contax lenses.

Lens Model

Amount $$ For Lens in

Excellent- (8+) condition

Tessar 2.8cm F8

$ 275

Biogon 3.5cm F2.8

$ 400

Herar 3.5cm F3

Ultra Rare

Orthometar 3.5cm F4.5

$ 600

Biotar 4cm F2

 

Biotar 4 1/4cm F2

$ 2,000

Sonnar 5cm F1.5

$ 220

Sonnar 5cm F2 ( coll & rigid )

$ 175 (r) $ 150 (c)

Tessar 5cm F2.8 (coll )

 

Tessar 5cm F3.5 ( c & r )

$ 350 (r)

Biotar 7.5cm F1.5

 

Sonnar 8.5cm F2

$ 350

Triotar 8.5cm F4

$ 150

Sonnar 13.5cm F4

$ 125

Tele-Tessar K 18cm F6.3

 

"Olympia" Sonnar 18cm F2.8

 


 

NOTE: With the division of Germany after WWII, lenses were made in East Germany ( Jena ) & West Germany ( Opton ).

Many lenses were produced with an alloy ( aluminum ) rather than brass. All lenses were now coated by the factory.


True or not, collectors feel that East German lenses were inferior to West German lenses, while earlier "Opton" marked W.G. lenses were very slightly inferior to the later W.G. "Carl Zeiss" marked lenses.


Lens Model ( introduction date )

Amount $$ For Lens in Excellent (9-) condition

Comments

EAST and/or WEST

Biogon 21mm F4.5 ('55)

$ 650

West, "Carl Zeiss"

Topogon 25mm F4

$ 2100

East, "Jena"

Biogon 35mm F2.8 ('50)

$475 O / $275 J / $700 CZ

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"

Planar 35mm F3.5 ('54)

$ 600

West, "Carl Zeiss"

Biometar 35mm F2.8

$ 650

East, "Jena"

Sonnar 5cm F1.5

$ 225

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"

Sonnar 5cm F2

$200 J / $ 275 O / $ 275CZ

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"

Tessar 5cm F3.5

$ 575 Opton

Both

Tessar 5cm F3.5 Macro

 

West

Biotar 75mm F1.5

 

East

Sonnar 8.5cm F2

$ 450

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"

Triotar 8.5cm F4

$ 150

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"

Sonnar 13.5cm F4

$ 200

Both, "Jena" & "Opton" & "Carl Zeiss"



CONTAX RF LINKS

http://www.cameraquest.com/conrf.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Park/3740/articles/contax.html

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~eg3y-ssk/photo/tstar/sonnar/indexe.htm

http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/zeiss/contax/lenses.htm

http://www.taunusreiter.de/Cameras/Zeiss_Fakes.html


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