Description :

Highly collectible, early pre-war Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 7.5cm (75mm) f/3.5 lens. This rare piece features a unique, heavy black-painted barrel housing equipped with an integrated helical focusing mount and an aperture adjustment lever. It comes complete with its original leather-textured front lens cap bearing the "Carl Zeiss Jena" logo and its authentic "Zeiss Ikon" embossed storage case.

• Manufacturer: Carl Zeiss Jena (Germany)
• Lens Model: TessarFocal Length: 7.5cm (75mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (Scale ranges from f/3.5 down to f/32)
• Serial Number: 695122
• Estimated Production Year: Approx. 1925 – 1926 (Based on early pre-war Zeiss factory records
• Focusing Scale: Engraved in Meters (Meter), going down to 1m before infinity (∞)
• Mount Type: Specialized vintage bayonet/breech-lock style rear flange with three distinct locking notches
• Features a multi-blade aperture mechanism controlled via a side lever linked with a braided pull-cord style adjustment mechanism.
• Cosmetics: The black enameled barrel finish shows light, authentic patina and minor paint wear around the control rings consistent with its ~100-year age.
• Accessories Included:

• Original textured front cap with gold-embossed "Carl Zeiss Jena" emblem.
• Original brown cardboard/fabric storage tube with "Zeiss Ikon" logo stamped elegantly on the inside velvet lid lining.

Condition Notes for Buyers(Note: Please inspect the photos closely and customize the text below to accurately reflect the internal state of the glass before listing UNTESTED AS IS

Optics: The front and rear glass elements are physically intact. Light dust is visible internally, typical for a vintage lens of this era. No major deep cracks are present

Mechanics: The distance markings, aperture scales, and engravings remain crisp and fully legible