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50/2.8 Tessar

The 50/2.8 Tessar in chrome, mounted on a Contarex Special. The Special was often sold with the Tessar.

Years produced

Quantity producedBlack or chrome Angle of view Elements/groups Filter size

1960-1969

5978Black or chrome47 degrees4/3B56 and S49

50/4 S-Planar
A macro lens which only focuses from24 and 60cm. The distance scale is marked in reproduction
ratios rather than distance.

Years produced

Quantity producedBlack or chrome Angle of view Elements/groups Filter size

1963-1966

400Black or chrome47 degrees6/4B56 and S49

55/1.4 Planar

Years produced

Quantity producedBlack or chrome Angle of view Elements/groups Filter size

1961-1970

8275Black or chrome43 degrees7/5B56

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