- ›
- Lenses ›
- SLR / DSLR Lenses ›
- Contarex ›
- f8tb3v
Kamerastore Digital Database
Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 Biogon - Lens
Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 Biogon - Lens
Manual focus ultra wide-angle prime lens made for the Contarex system SLR by Carl Zeiss. Uniquely for Contarex lenses, the aperture control is in the lens. Due to the symmetric design, can only be used with the mirror locked up. Comes with an accommodating external accessory shoe-mounted viewfinder. Fully metal body in silver grey finish.
- Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 Biogon (8 elements, 5 groups)
- Minimum focus distance: 0.6m
- Aperture blades: 8
- Size: 59 x 51mm
- Weight: 275g
Contarex
The Contarex was Zeiss Ikon’s last-ditch effort to capture the SLR market. After their Contax rangefinders were overtaken by the Leica M cameras, Zeiss Ikon switched their attention to SLRs. The result was the Contaxrex I, known affectionally as the “Bullseye” or “Cyclops” due to its large metering sensor directly above the lens.
Released in 1960, the Contarex was largely a commercial failure. It was bulky and difficult to use compared to the Nikon F that came out one year before it. Its price ($499 with the 50mm lens, the equivalent of ~ 4700 Euros in 2023) certainly didn’t do much to help its cause, either.
Released in 1960, the Contarex was largely a commercial failure. It was bulky and difficult to use compared to the Nikon F that came out one year before it. Its price ($499 with the 50mm lens, the equivalent of ~ 4700 Euros in 2023) certainly didn’t do much to help its cause, either.
-
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Contarex Super + 50mm f2 Planar + 85mm f2 Sonnar + 135mm f4 Sonnar
Regular price €999,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 Biogon
Regular price €599,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Contarex Super (Black, 1st Version) + Interchangeable Film Back for Contarex (Black)
Regular price €499,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 135mm f2.8 Sonnar
Regular price €409,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 135mm f2.8 Sonnar
Regular price €299,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 25mm f2.8 Distagon
Regular price €199,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 Biogon
Regular price €129,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Bellows
Regular price €99,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Bellows
Regular price €79,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Interchangeable Film Back for Contarex (Black)
Regular price €75,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Interchangeable Film Back for Contarex
Regular price €60,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Interchangeable Film Back for Contarex
Regular price €60,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses
Regular price €55,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Zeiss Ikon Focusing Screen For Contarex Special
Regular price €45,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per -
Vendor:
Carl Zeiss 135mm f4 Sonnar
Regular price €39,00 EURRegular priceUnit price / per