2025 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction 2025-11-15 Auction - 359 Price Results - Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions in IL - Page 9
Leica I (Model A) Nr. 456 with 50mm Elmax f3,5 lensLeica I-III conversion Nr. 245 in silver chrome finish, with 50mm Summar f2Leica M3 Single Stroke in black paint finish
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2025 Tamarkin Rare Camera Auction

Welcome to the 44th TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025. This year the Leica camera turns 100, and we have curated a special selection of historic cameras, lenses and accessories from across the last 100 years, for your consideration. We have been sure to include many Leica I (Model A) cameras, and many Leica models along the way, focusing on screw-mount Leica cameras and items of wartime, historical and general collectible interest. We hope you find these items as historic, fascinating, and important as we do.
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The Leitz Mirror Reflex Housing set: The Leitz Mirror Reflex Housing set. Included are mirror reflex housing PLOOT Nr. 1935, with magnifier POOIM, double cable release OZWTO, and 200mm Telyt f4,5 Nr. 1256288, complete with lens shade
0194: The Leitz Mirror Reflex Housing setEst. $100-$200
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28mm Hektor f6,3: 28mm Hektor f6,3 Nr. 250994 in original Bakelite container with caps. Condition: Excellent ++
0196: 28mm Hektor f6,3Est. $600-$900
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33mm Stemar f3,3 Canada in Leica screw mount: 33mm Stemar f3,3 Canada Nr. 1124328 in Leica screw mount, with its original caps, Stemar Prism OIMPO Nr. 1435, 33mm brightline viewfinder OIDYO, and lens shade OIGEO, all in their fitted leather case
0197: 33mm Stemar f3,3 Canada in Leica screw mountEst. $3,000-$4,000
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35mm Summaron f2,8 Wetzlar in Leica screw mount: 35mm Summaron f2,8 Wetzlar Nr. 1904316, in Leica screw mount, in its display container with front cap. Condition: Excellent ++
0201: 35mm Summaron f2,8 Wetzlar in Leica screw mountEst. $800-$1,600
Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8: Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8 Nr. 2713586, in its paper box with rear cap. Quite rare. Condition: Excellent
0202: Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8Est. $700-$900Lot Passed
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50mm Xenon f1,5: 50mm Xenon f1,5 Nr. 426915 with original red paper box and four filters in their red paper boxes. This 4-ring version of the Xenon lens was made in 1938. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0206: 50mm Xenon f1,5Est. $1,000-$1,500
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50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount.: 50mm Summarit f1,5 Nr. 1526985 in Leica screw mount. In its display container with front cap. The front ring has no maker engraving, only “Summarit f=5cm 1:1.5 Nr. 1526985." Condition: Near
0207: 50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount.Est. $700-$1,000
50mm Summitar f2 made in 1939: 50mm Summitar f2 Nr. 530355* made in 1939. Typically, these asterisks denote either a duplicate serial number or a replacement for a lost or damaged item. Condition: Excellent +
0208: 50mm Summitar f2 made in 1939Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
50mm Summitar f2 Attrappe: 50mm Summitar f2 Attrappe Nr. 858287A. Typically, these non-functional display lenses do not bear serial numbers. Condition: Excellent
0209: 50mm Summitar f2 AttrappeEst. $200-$300Lot Passed
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50mm Elmar f3,5: 50mm Elmar f3,5 Nr. 604056*. The asterisk engraved after the serial number denote either a duplicate serial number or a replacement for a lost or damaged item. Condition: Excellent
0210: 50mm Elmar f3,5Est. $200-$300
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73mm Hektor f1,9 in black and chrome finish: 73mm Hektor f1,9 Nr. 538125, in black and chrome finish, complete with reversible lens shade set, and two original slip-on filters. Condition: Excellent + overall
0211: 73mm Hektor f1,9 in black and chrome finishEst. $1,200-$1,700
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85mm Summarex f1,5: 85mm Summarex f1,5 Nr. 1151367, complete with lens shade set and 90mm M-adapter ISBOO and rear M cap. Also included is the rarely seen red paper box for the lens, marked "SOOCX." Recently serviced.
0212: 85mm Summarex f1,5Est. $1,000-$1,500
Zeiss Jena 85mm Sonnar f2: Zeiss Jena 85mm Sonnar f2 Nr. 2139577 in heavy brass mount with Zeiss Ikon 50mm / 85mm viewfinder in black finish, and Contax-to-Leica screw mount adapter. A rare uncoated lens. Condition:
0213: Zeiss Jena 85mm Sonnar f2Est. $400-$600Lot Passed
90mm Summicron f2 Canada Nr. 1742020: 90mm Summicron f2 Canada Nr. 1742020, in original Leica screw mount, with caps and UVa filter. Condition: Near Mint
0214: 90mm Summicron f2 Canada Nr. 1742020Est. $600-$800Lot Passed
90mm Thambar f2,2 Nr. 416506: 90mm Thambar f2,2 Nr. 416506 complete with lens shade set and soft-focus spot filter, in its original red paper box. This is the famous 1940s portrait lens that created so many silky, soft portraits
0216: 90mm Thambar f2,2 Nr. 416506Est. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed