{"product_id":"contax-iia-1955-sonnar-50mm-f-1-5-contameter-stuttgart-case-japan-welcome","title":"Contax IIa 1955 + Sonnar 50mm f\/1.5 + Contameter Stuttgart + Case – Japan Welcome","description":"\u003cp\u003eZEISS IKON CONTAX IIa (1955\/56) — CARL ZEISS SONNAR 50mm f\/1.5\u003cbr\u003e— CONTAMETER STUTTGART — COMPLETE KIT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe definitive Contax IIa collector\/shooter kit — f\/1.5 Sonnar + complete close-up system + original leather case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY — Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa \/ Serial #F23274 (1955\/56)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Shutter: All speeds tested and operational.\u003cbr\u003e- Rangefinder: Coupled, functional, bright.\u003cbr\u003e- Rear cover: Slight warp — confirmed no impact on light sealing\u003cbr\u003e  or operation. A known and common characteristic on this model.\u003cbr\u003e- Film tested: Confirmed working perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENS — Carl Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f\/1.5 \/ Serial #1444643\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent+\u003cbr\u003eThe Sonnar 50mm f\/1.5 was the flagship lens of the Contax system — the equivalent of the Leica Summilux of its era.\u003cbr\u003eFast, distinctive rendering, exceptional in available light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Glass: Clean. No fungus, no haze.\u003cbr\u003e- Natural inclusion (air bubble) in one element — a manufacturing\u003cbr\u003e  characteristic of this production series.\u003cbr\u003e  Fully documented. Zero impact on image quality.\u003cbr\u003e- Aperture: Clean blades, responsive.\u003cbr\u003e- Focus: Smooth and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTAMETER STUTTGART — Zeiss Ikon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Mint\u003cbr\u003eThe Contameter Stuttgart is the post-war close-up focusing system\u003cbr\u003efor the Contax IIa\/IIIa — produced in Stuttgart during the 1950s-60s.\u003cbr\u003eDirect distance setting (20 \/ 30 \/ 50 cm) integrated on the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3 Proxar close-up lenses included: 20cm \/ 30cm \/ 50cm.\u003cbr\u003e- Original brown\/red velvet case present — Mint condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Original user manual included.\u003cbr\u003e- Complete set — nothing missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a Contameter Stuttgart in Mint condition with original case\u003cbr\u003eAND manual after 60+ years is genuinely rare.\u003cbr\u003eThis example has been exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPLETE KIT CONTENTS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-  Zeiss Ikon Contax IIa body \/ Serial #F23274\u003cbr\u003e- Carl Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f\/1.5 \/ Serial #1444643\u003cbr\u003e- Contameter Stuttgart complete (unit + 3 Proxar lenses + original case + original manual)\u003cbr\u003e- Original ever-ready case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY THIS KIT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Sonnar 50mm f\/1.5 — the fastest and most desirable Contax lens.\u003cbr\u003e- Contameter Stuttgart Mint — complete, with case and manual. Increasingly difficult to find intact.\u003cbr\u003e- All shutter speeds confirmed operational — film tested.\u003cbr\u003e- Original leather case included.\u003cbr\u003e- A complete, period-correct Contax IIa system — nothing missing.\u003cbr\u003e- Ships from Paris, France — specialist vintage camera dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHONEST CONDITION NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body rear cover: slight warp — confirmed no light sealing impact. A known characteristic on this model — not a defect.\u003cbr\u003e- Lens air bubble: natural manufacturing inclusion — zero image impact. Documented characteristic of this production series.\u003cbr\u003e- Full transparency — no surprises at reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBody: Excellent (rear cover slight warp — see photos \/ no functional impact)\u003cbr\u003eSonnar 50mm f\/1.5: Excellent (clean glass \/ natural air bubble — see notes)\u003cbr\u003eContameter Stuttgart: Mint (complete \/ original case \/ original manual)\u003cbr\u003eCase: Good (original)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Paris, France.\u003cbr\u003eJapan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured,\u003cbr\u003etracked international shipping.\u003cbr\u003eCombined shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions welcome. Additional photos available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57889814511951,"sku":"CONTAX IIa - JP","price":630.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3584\/4687\/files\/Contax_IIa_Kit.jpg?v=1781109112","url":"https:\/\/sucrerlesfraises.com\/products\/contax-iia-1955-sonnar-50mm-f-1-5-contameter-stuttgart-case-japan-welcome","provider":"Sucrer Les Fraises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}