Vintage Bentzin Reflex Primar Camera with Carl Zeiss and Schneider-Kreuznach lenses and Carry Case
Camera: Bentzin Reflex-Primar
Vintage Cube shaped “single lens reflex” camera manufactured by Curt Bentzin, Georlitz, Germany from early 1900 up to 1950.
Cosmetically, this camera appears to be in excellent condition. The previous owner took very good care of it and even made a custom homemade wooden carrying box for it, the lenses, and accessories.
Estimated Value: $200-500
Lens 1: Carl Zeiss Jena Nr. 3071505 Tessar 1:3,5 F=25cm (250mm)
A rare and beautiful vintage large format lens that will give a very nice authentic old style quality pictures, especially for portraits and landscapes. The lens is in good condition and comes with cap. The barrel shows some signs of prior use. See pictures.
Estimated Value: $250-350
Lens 2: Schneider-Kreuznach No 1760109 Xenar f:4,5 F=30cm (300 mm)
This Schneider – Kreuznach Xenar 30cm F4.5 is in good condition and comes with cap.
Estimated Value: $100-300
Wooden case with accessories
Accouterments pack neatly in a handmade wooden case. The wood case is warped, but is still functional and holds all items.
This camera and lenses has not tested, it is sold as is. Please ask for additional pictures if there is something you would like to see I have missed.