Vintage Cameras & Lenses

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 1Q f/2 58mm red T 10 blades  M42  lens. Pre-Set version 1950-1954. T coated. Lens shows few signs of prior use and is in very good condition.  The lens was recently cleaned and lubed by professional - very good focus and aperture movement.  The glass is clean - no mould, no haze. There is some small bubbles in the glass, normal for vintage Zeiss lenses. Aperture blades show minor wear and no oil on them. Lens comes with caps. Focus turns smooth. Nice high quality lens. 10 blades aperture. It's surprisingly sharp even at f/2 in the center, with nice colors but heavy vignetting. From f/4 it is sharp and high-contrast right to the edge with a characteristic, softly rendered «swirling bokeh». With an aperture of 2.8, you can create beautiful, round bubbles, known as "cat eyes". So properties that today's lens calculations no longer show and therefore often make modern lenses appear clinical. But that's exactly what makes it so appealing: anyone who uses the Biotar 2/58 creatively will have a lot of fun with it - it has its very own analogue character. ------------------------ See my other items to save shipping costs.  Usual shipping time (with tracking) to EU 9-25 days, USA and Canada 12-35 days, other world 15-45 days.  This is a used item and may have traces of usage.  Purchasing old/vintage/used equipment please make sure it is compatible with your new cameras, lenses etc. you are going to use it with. Please note that the delivery takes place from aboard, therefore customs fees are possible.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These must be paid by the buyer depending on the destination country.  Questions have to be asked before the bid. All information in the listing are not binding and without guarantee. Errors, misprints and prior sale expressly reserved.If you have any issues with your purchase please contact me before leaving a feedback. I value my customers and all problems can be solved. Return Policy  If you are not satisfied for any reason with any item you have purchased, you can return it within 14 days after receiving it. Please, make sure the item is packed and shipped it in the same condition you have received it. Full refund will be issued after I receive the item back. Buyers have to pay for the return shipping, except for receiving wrong or defective items. In those cases I will cover your shipping expenses (applied only for economy international shipping services)If you received wrong or defective item, you will be eligible for discount next time you buy anything from my store! Just message to remind me! Please, do not leave a negative or neutral feedback for that.