Falk65
Member
found this one in my old fathers house i have test it and it works perfectly 
six lenses and all kind of stuff filters etc
Zeiss Contarex System by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
Zeiss 85mm f2.0 by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
Zeiss 50mm f2.0 and 85mm f2.0 by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
lenses are
Zeiss Biogon f4.5 21mm
Zeiss Distagon f4.0 35mm
Zeiss Planar f2.0 50mm
Zeiss Sonnar f2.0 85mm
Zeiss Sonnar f4.0 135mm
Zeiss Sonnar f4.0 250 mm
Wondering what i can do with it is it Value for something if i sell it as a whole set or more if i sell each lens and the body separated
six lenses and all kind of stuff filters etc
Zeiss Contarex System by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
Zeiss 85mm f2.0 by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
Zeiss 50mm f2.0 and 85mm f2.0 by Gummi Falk, on Flickr
lenses are
Zeiss Biogon f4.5 21mm
Zeiss Distagon f4.0 35mm
Zeiss Planar f2.0 50mm
Zeiss Sonnar f2.0 85mm
Zeiss Sonnar f4.0 135mm
Zeiss Sonnar f4.0 250 mm
Wondering what i can do with it is it Value for something if i sell it as a whole set or more if i sell each lens and the body separated
Vics
Veteran
Make photos with it?
Falk65
Member
no i would like to sell it i do not like the FILM
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
Wow. What a nice kit!
kanzlr
Hexaneur
no i would like to sell it i do not like the FILM
which one?
seriously. If you sell it, it is gone. Forever.
Such a complete set in its box are somewhat rare, but not super valuable.
Shoot a few rolls of film, buy a cheap but nice Plustek 8200i scanner and see for your self. I sold my D700 a year after starting to shoot film.
f16sunshine
Moderator
Cyclops with all lenses.... worth quite a bit.
Do your homework well on this one.
Personally.... unless you need the funds I would wait before selling this. It will be worth more as time goes by.
Do your homework well on this one.
Personally.... unless you need the funds I would wait before selling this. It will be worth more as time goes by.
oftheherd
Veteran
Generally, when you have a camera and 2 or 3 lenses, you should be able to get more by selling them piecemeal. However, you have something a little unique. As has been said, you need to need to do a lot of research on this since it is a pretty complete kit. You would probably get the best price by offering it for sale as a kit. But you might have to wait some time for the right buyer. All that said, I can't give you any idea what this might be worth.
Also as has been said, I would really encourage you to try this camera out, along with its great lenses. If after 5 to 8 rolls you don't like film, or this camera, then you can feel comfortable selling it or giving it to another relative. But as said, once it is gone, it is gone.
Do you have any idea what your father used this for? Does it have no sentimental value to you or anyone else in your family?
Also as has been said, I would really encourage you to try this camera out, along with its great lenses. If after 5 to 8 rolls you don't like film, or this camera, then you can feel comfortable selling it or giving it to another relative. But as said, once it is gone, it is gone.
Do you have any idea what your father used this for? Does it have no sentimental value to you or anyone else in your family?
Falk65
Member
His father my grandfather buy it in Copenhagen Denmark 1965 and it has not been used since 1967 maybe few shots but sits all the time in the Closed
And no i am the only one who own it today and i would like to get a high end DSLR like EOS 5D Mark III instead of film Camera
And no i am the only one who own it today and i would like to get a high end DSLR like EOS 5D Mark III instead of film Camera
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Wow -- what a great set! DO NOT sell it (at least, not without researching its value carefully) and I'd also say you should not break the set up at all. What a great find.
NeeZee
Well-known
As others said the completeness of the kit might have some value on its own.
From a short look at http://collectiblend.com/ assuming camera/lenses are A-B condition, one can roughly calculate:
camera: $600
21mm: $1000
35mm: $200
50mm: $200
85mm: $200
135mm: $100
250mm: $500
dunno about hoods, filters etc.
these prices are from camera auctions. on ebay you would probably get less in some cases (or sometimes more). Well, this is by no means accurate but at least it looks like funding your new DSLR is not impossible
From a short look at http://collectiblend.com/ assuming camera/lenses are A-B condition, one can roughly calculate:
camera: $600
21mm: $1000
35mm: $200
50mm: $200
85mm: $200
135mm: $100
250mm: $500
dunno about hoods, filters etc.
these prices are from camera auctions. on ebay you would probably get less in some cases (or sometimes more). Well, this is by no means accurate but at least it looks like funding your new DSLR is not impossible
NeeZee
Well-known
and by the way, I find the "don't sell it!" thing pretty ignorant as the OP clearly stated he's not into film photography and why shouldn't he sell it then?
i mean, i only shoot film and love old film cameras, so i would definitely keep it. on the other hand, if i'd happen to inherit a valuable watch, piece of furniture or whatever else i don't care for, i'd sell it too while other people who care for that kind of stuff wouldn't...
i mean, i only shoot film and love old film cameras, so i would definitely keep it. on the other hand, if i'd happen to inherit a valuable watch, piece of furniture or whatever else i don't care for, i'd sell it too while other people who care for that kind of stuff wouldn't...
FrankS
Registered User
Lets notch it down a bit, okay? Instead of "ignorant" why not just disagree with the other person's opinion? Let's be civil here.
NeeZee
Well-known
you're right, 'ignorant' wasn't the right term - sorry.
i just don't get the tendency of talking someone out of selling something they clearly don't use or plan to use - happens in many of these 'how much is it worth' threads.
FrankS
Registered User
No worries. Your post on individual prices was very helpful.
Sometimes people don't realize what they have.
Sometimes people don't realize what they have.
Richard G
Veteran
I have a magnificent chess set that was originally on sale for thousands, reappeared in the deluxe department store window every couple of years and eventually it sold, to me, for $1600. I have used it a couple of times, but I am hanging on to it for the next world chess storm a la Fisher-Spassky. Then I will sell it.
NeeZee
Well-known
if you are that patient, it probably just means you don't need the money at the moment
Archlich
Well-known
It would be painful to see these works of art turn into a digital camera that rots away every minute.
mfogiel
Veteran
You mean, you would like to buy some disposable electronic contraption in exchange for a REAL camera, and a CONTAREX to boot?
It's like hearing somebody would like to get rid of his golden rings, to buy the plastic ones, BECAUSE THEY ARE TRENDY....
Think about it, if you really feel the urge to do digital photography, you can always use the phone, or the cameras they put as a bonus in an odd bag of peanuts...
You should probably begin by buying this book:
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00aXRX
Also, this particular shop in Milan is very knowledgeable about these cameras, maybe they would be of some help:
http://www.newoldcamera.com/index.aspx
Contarex line of lenses, has been the precursor of the Hasselblad line - a unique and consistent standard of lens designs, with similar pictorial qualities across all focal lengths.
http://www.imx.nl/photo/zeiss/zeiss/page67.html
It's like hearing somebody would like to get rid of his golden rings, to buy the plastic ones, BECAUSE THEY ARE TRENDY....
Think about it, if you really feel the urge to do digital photography, you can always use the phone, or the cameras they put as a bonus in an odd bag of peanuts...
You should probably begin by buying this book:
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00aXRX
Also, this particular shop in Milan is very knowledgeable about these cameras, maybe they would be of some help:
http://www.newoldcamera.com/index.aspx
Contarex line of lenses, has been the precursor of the Hasselblad line - a unique and consistent standard of lens designs, with similar pictorial qualities across all focal lengths.
http://www.imx.nl/photo/zeiss/zeiss/page67.html
lam
Well-known
*scratches head* OH that's where ZM lenses get their focus bump from..
GLWS. However much you sell it for, should get you a 5D MKIII easily.
GLWS. However much you sell it for, should get you a 5D MKIII easily.
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Sell it...sell it all...maybe try to sell it as a complete kit...give the guy who really wants the whole thing a chance to buy it first...price it on the high side and if someone really wants it they'll come up with the funds...if that doesn't work out then piece it out...
It sounds like you have NO emotional attachment to the equipment and you want something else other than a film camera...get something you'll use a be happy with that...
It sounds like you have NO emotional attachment to the equipment and you want something else other than a film camera...get something you'll use a be happy with that...