Got me a pre-war 50mm Sonnar

colyn

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Bought a junker Contax II with good condition 50mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens today. After inspecting the shutter I decided it isn't worth rebuilding so it will be pieced out on eBay but the lens has been well taken care of.

I'll have to test it against my J-8's to see how it compares..
 
So the parts of the II and the IIa are not interchangeable?

I need a replacement spring for the RF in the IIa. Would a Kiev part work?
 
The IIa is a completely different camera from the II which the Kiev is based on, so it shouldn't be possible to use any parts from the II or Kiev in the IIa.
 
raid said:
So the parts of the II and the IIa are not interchangeable?

I need a replacement spring for the RF in the IIa. Would a Kiev part work?
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Since the IIa and IIIa are completely redesigned parts are not interchangable.
 
Prewar uncoated collapsible Sonnar 50/2... major yumminess. Enjoy!

William
 
Colyn and Steamer: Thanks. I guess, I better look at some experts's sites for a spring.
 
By the way, this thread made me reach for the IIa and place a Tessar 5cm/2.8 on it, after removing a Sonnar 5cm/2 CZJ T. Is this a pre-war lens?
 
It flares pretty easily if I remember correctly, but I've never seen a hood for one, so that's a good find. Hope to see some tessar photos soon.
 
steamer said:
It flares pretty easily if I remember correctly, but I've never seen a hood for one, so that's a good find. Hope to see some tessar photos soon.
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I've got an aftermarket hood that will be used on it so hopefully that'll take care of any flare..
 
If you like color, I always had exquisite results from Fuji Reala and my uncoated Sonnar. Just amazing color tones.

William

colyn said:
I'm taking it out tomorrow for a test run.

Rolled some HP-5 and ready to go..
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