Exakta Varex Camera with lens and lens hood

Made:: 1955 in German Democratic Republic

maker:: Carl Zeiss, Jena

Exakta Varex Camera with lens and lens hood

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An Exakta Varex 11A 35mm SLR camera, made by Ihagee, with a Carl Zeiss Jena "Tessar" lens. Includes lens cap and carry case, made of plastic and leather, a Meyer Telephoto Lens and Lens Hood.

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Category:: Photographic Technology

Object Number:: Y1986.144

Materials:: leather, glass, plastic (unidentified) and steel (metal)

Measurements:: overall (upright, excl. strap): 122 mm x 176 mm x 120 mm,

type:: camera and photographic lens

credit:: Gift of Mr. A. Stainsby

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Parts

Meyer Telephoto Lens

Exacta Meyer telephoto lens.

Measurements:: overall: 180 mm 90 mm,

Materials:: steel (metal) , leather , glass and velvet

Object Number:: Y1986.144.1

type:: lens - component

Lens Hood

A lens hood, for use with an Exakta Varex 11A 35mm SLR camera.

Measurements:: overall: 36 mm 66 mm,

Materials:: steel (metal) and glass

Object Number:: Y1986.144.2

type:: photographic equipment

Exakta Varex Camera

An Exakta Varex 11A 35mm SLR camera, made by Ihagee, with a Carl Zeiss Jena "Tessar" lens. Includes lens cap and carry case, made of plastic and leather.