ZEISS IKON CONTAX IIa (1955/56) — CARL ZEISS SONNAR 50mm f/1.5
— CONTAMETER STUTTGART — COMPLETE KIT
The definitive Contax IIa collector/shooter kit — f/1.5 Sonnar + complete close-up system + original leather case.
BODY — Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa / Serial #F23274 (1955/56)
Condition: Excellent
The Contax IIa is widely regarded as one of the finest rangefinder cameras ever produced — Zeiss precision mechanics, compact form, superb viewfinder. This example carries 70+ years of history.
- Shutter: All speeds tested and operational.
- Rangefinder: Coupled, functional, bright.
- Rear cover: Slight warp — confirmed no impact on light sealing
or operation. A known and common characteristic on this model.
- Film tested: Confirmed working perfectly.
LENS — Carl Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 / Serial #1444643
Condition: Excellent+
The Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 was the flagship lens of the Contax system — the equivalent of the Leica Summilux of its era.
Fast, distinctive rendering, exceptional in available light.
- Glass: Clean. No fungus, no haze.
- Natural inclusion (air bubble) in one element — a manufacturing
characteristic of this production series.
Fully documented. Zero impact on image quality.
- Aperture: Clean blades, responsive.
- Focus: Smooth and precise.
CONTAMETER STUTTGART — Zeiss Ikon
Condition: Mint
The Contameter Stuttgart is the post-war close-up focusing system
for the Contax IIa/IIIa — produced in Stuttgart during the 1950s-60s.
Direct distance setting (20 / 30 / 50 cm) integrated on the unit.
- 3 Proxar close-up lenses included: 20cm / 30cm / 50cm.
- Original brown/red velvet case present — Mint condition.
- Original user manual included.
- Complete set — nothing missing.
Finding a Contameter Stuttgart in Mint condition with original case
AND manual after 60+ years is genuinely rare.
This example has been exceptionally well preserved.
COMPLETE KIT CONTENTS
- Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa body / Serial #F23274
- Carl Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 / Serial #1444643
- Contameter Stuttgart complete (unit + 3 Proxar lenses + original case + original manual)
- Original ever-ready case
WHY THIS KIT
- Sonnar 50mm f/1.5 — the fastest and most desirable Contax lens.
- Contameter Stuttgart Mint — complete, with case and manual. Increasingly difficult to find intact.
- All shutter speeds confirmed operational — film tested.
- Original leather case included.
- A complete, period-correct Contax IIa system — nothing missing.
- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.
HONEST CONDITION NOTES
- Body rear cover: slight warp — confirmed no light sealing impact. A known characteristic on this model — not a defect.
- Lens air bubble: natural manufacturing inclusion — zero image impact. Documented characteristic of this production series.
- Full transparency — no surprises at reception.
CONDITION SUMMARY
Body: Excellent (rear cover slight warp — see photos / no functional impact)
Sonnar 50mm f/1.5: Excellent (clean glass / natural air bubble — see notes)
Contameter Stuttgart: Mint (complete / original case / original manual)
Case: Good (original)
SHIPPING
Ships from Paris, France.
Japan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured,
tracked international shipping.
Combined shipping available.
Any questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.
