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2025-06-21

Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40/4.5 (M42x1): Non-retrofocus lens

The Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 1:4,5 f=4cm (40mm f/4.5) with M42x1/45.5 mount.




Despite its focal length being shorter than 43 mm, it was designed as a non-retrofocus lens for SLR cameras. Because of this, it has a rather protruding back.




According to the serial number, the lens was manufactured in 1949.

The Tessar 50/3.5 (on the left) and the Tessar 40/4.5 (on the right):



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