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163 - Zeiss Ikon, Dresden | Contax FB + Biotar 1.5/75mm
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Estimation
€1,600 - 1,800Sale fees
Zeiss Ikon, Dresden | Contax FB + Biotar 1.5/75mm Estimate: €1,600–1,800 Year: c.1958 Serial No.: 5032993 Condition: A- English: 35mm SLR with built-in uncoupled selenium exposure meter, M42 lens mount, and focal-plane shutter up to 1/1000 sec. One of the later Dresden-made cameras still bearing the historic Contax name before the transition to the Pentacon designation. In near-mint and fully working condition (including the meter), with a rare and mint Biotar 1.5/75mm (no. 4830973) featuring perfectly clean lenses. German: 35mm SLR camera with built-in uncoupled selenium exposure meter, M42 lens mount, and focal-plane shutter up to 1/1000 second. One of the later Dresden camera models that still bore the traditional Contax name before the transition to the Pentacon designation. In near-mint, fully functional condition, including the light meter, with a rare, like-new Biotar 1.5/75mm No. 4830973 with perfectly clean lenses.
Auction details
OstLicht Camera Auction: Fall 2026Auction house
OstLicht Photo Auction +43 6 64 20 11 850 coeln@ostlicht.orgDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.