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Carl Zeiss Jena DDR FLEKTOGON 35mm F2.4 MC – M42 – Vintage Lens – Japan

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This is the highly regarded Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Flektogon 35mm F2.4 MC,

a legendary East German wide-angle lens known for its close-focus ability, beautiful colors, and iconic rendering.

Includes an M42 → Pentax K mount adapter.

◆ Condition

Exterior

Very good vintage condition

Only minor scratches and light wear

No dents or deformations

Paint and markings retain good gloss (approx. 7/10)

Please check all photos for details

Optics

Clear optics

No fungus

No haze

No oil on aperture blades

Only very minor dust (normal for age)

Light cleaning marks only

Overall excellent for a vintage Flektogon

Operation

Focus helicoid moves smoothly

Aperture blades move smoothly

Aperture mechanism professionally cleaned

(Old hardened grease removed to prevent the common “sticking blades” issue)

Reliable operation even after long-term storage

◆ Included Items

Flektogon 35mm F2.4 MC lens (M42 mount)

M42 → Pentax K mount adapter

Rear cap (Pentax K type)

Front cap (if shown in photos)

Everything included is shown in the photos.

◆ Notes

This is a vintage lens, so minor signs of age may be present.

Test photos have been included for reference.

Please review all images carefully before purchasing.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

Shipping

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