CONTAREX CARL ZEISS PLANAR 85MM F1.4 T* LENS +CAPS MINT! RARE!

Description
-Serial #5771406
-Made in Germany
-Released in 1974
-Only 400 of these lenses were ever produced
-Triangular shaped aperture.
-Desirable T* coated glass for superior optical quality.

One of only two Contarex lenses that featured T* coated glass (the other being the equally as rare 16mm fisheye but this 85mm being the more desirable of all).
An extremely fast lens.
A must have for any collector or enthusiast.

Details
-Only 400 ever made
-6 elements 5 groups
-T* glass
-67mm filter mount
-Min aperture f16

Auction Includes
-Front and rear original Zeiss metal lens caps

Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or marks
-Very nice condition overall
Black finish is nice.
Stencilling is vivid and the silver focusing ring is also clean
Very PRETTY!

Mechanics 9.5+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture ring on the mount is smooth

Optics 9.5+/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
-Glass is clean and clear

This is an exceptional lens in many respects
Contarex was a special devision of Zeiss known to make the best of the best.
Zeiss was already superior but the Contarex series lenses was something special
To get an 85mm 1.4 in this condition, complete is spectacular