VINTAGE CARL ZEISS JENA TESSAR 15CM F/4.5 CAMERA FILM LENS No. 380087
A classic Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 15cm camera lens, serial number 380087, produced in Germany and renowned for the outstanding optical quality that made the Tessar design famous worldwide.
With a 150mm (15cm) focal length, this vintage lens was designed for use with large format and plate cameras, offering excellent sharpness, contrast and image quality. The Tessar design became one of the most influential photographic lenses of the twentieth century and remains highly regarded by photographers and collectors alike.
An excellent addition to any collection of vintage photographic equipment or classic Zeiss optics.
Details
Manufacturer:
Carl Zeiss Jena
Model:
Tessar
Serial Number:
380087
Focal Length:
15cm (150mm)
Maximum Aperture:
f/4.5
Country of Manufacture:
Germany
Type:
Vintage Camera Lens
Features
Genuine Carl Zeiss Jena lens
Tessar optical design
15cm (150mm) focal length
f/4.5 maximum aperture
German manufacture
Classic large-format camera lens
Highly collectable photographic equipment
Historical Notes
The Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar was introduced in 1902 by renowned optical designer Paul Rudolph and quickly became one of the most successful photographic lens designs ever produced. Nicknamed the "Eagle Eye" for its exceptional sharpness and contrast, the Tessar became the benchmark against which many other camera lenses were measured.
The 15cm version was commonly fitted to plate and large-format cameras, where its excellent image quality made it popular with both professional and amateur photographers.
Today, vintage Carl Zeiss Jena lenses are highly sought after by collectors, photographers and enthusiasts for their optical performance, engineering quality and historical significance.
Highlights
Carl Zeiss Jena
Tessar lens
15cm (150mm)
f/4.5 aperture
German optics
Classic photographic equipment
Vintage camera lens
Excellent collector's piece
Ideal for Collectors of
Carl Zeiss
Zeiss Jena
Vintage camera lenses
Large format photography
Plate cameras
German optics
Antique cameras
Photographic equipment
Camera restoration
Vintage photography
Condition
Vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and storage.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and condition of the lens. Functionality has not been fully tested unless otherwise stated.
🖼️ Item Condition
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