Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1.5/5cm

[MeikeA]

I recently purchased a Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 1.5/5 cm lens. Judging by the serial number, this lens was produced at the end of 1947.

It is a Sonnar lens for the Contax rangefinder, with an adapter to LTM.

It seems original, but we haven't actually been able to find any further information about it on the internet.

Does anyone know more about this lens, is this original? and any background information about this lens?

Thanks!

 

[dexdog]

I think that the lens is legitimate CZJ Sonnar, I have one of a nearby serial number and it looks identical to yours. Thiele's book of CZJ production shows a batch of 1,500 lenses from 3051301 to 3052800 completed in August 1947. The adapter looks intriguing, I have never seen one like it.