ZEISS IKONTA 521/2 6x9 Camera Tessar Lens

Medium Format 6x9 Zeiss Ikonta 521/2 Tessar f3.5 105mm

- Model: Medium Format Camera Zeiss Ikonta 521/2
- Color: Black
- Material: Metal and Leather
- Features: Bellows, Folding
- Shutter: COMPUR-RAPID B, 1 - 1/400
- Lens: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f3.5 105mm

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This is a medium format camera, Carl Zeiss Ikonta 6x9cm.
It uses the highly regarded Tessar f3.5 bright lens.
Operation has been confirmed.

There is no light leakage from the bellows.
Visually, there is no clouding or fungus in the lens. There are some small dust particles.
The front element, possibly due to the lack of lens coating, shows strong reflections from the surface. No wiping scratches are visible.
The rear element inside the camera shows uneven reflections from the surface, but no clouding or fungus is visible. I believe it is a clean lens for its age.
As this is an antique item, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection.

The body shows fading due to age. It was manufactured between the 1930s and 1950s, and I believe it is in good condition for an item that is at least 75 years old.
There are scratches on the metal parts that drive the bellows, and a small peeling on the corner of the front cover where the bellows are stored (see photos 11 and 12).
Otherwise, the plated metal parts retain a beautiful shine.

The viewfinder is simple, with only a viewing frame. There is no rangefinder, so it is the type of camera where you estimate the distance and set it on the lens. If you have a rangefinder, you can achieve reasonably accurate focusing.
It does not have a self-timer or flash sync terminals. It is a simple old camera.