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Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions Spring 2026

Welcome to the 45th TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026 Tamarkin Auctions is proud to be a leader in rare camera auctions. A love of photography and dedication to camera collecting - and especially the Leica - is what drives us to seek out the world's most rare and intriguing photographic collectibles. The Leica brand is living history, and Tamarkin Auctions strives to reflect this in our auctions. We hope you find these items as historic, fascinating, and important as we do.
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Zorki-1 Nr. 544273: Zorki-1 Nr. 544273 with 50mm Industar-22 f3,5 lens Nr. 5495640 in ever-ready case. Condition: Excellent + overall
0097: Zorki-1 Nr. 544273Est. $75-$100$75
Zorki-2: Zorki-2 with 50mm Industar-22 f3,5 lens Nr. 5079926 and interesting ever-ready case with a special cut-out for the self-timer. Quite rare, and very pretty. With original lens cap. Condition:
0098: Zorki-2Est. $75-$100$75
Zorki 4K Nr. 76903019: Zorki 4K Nr. 76903019 with Jupiter-8 50mm f2 lens Nr. 4618882, complete in the box with ever-ready case, warranty cards and instruction booklet, in its original box. Made in 1976. Unused. Condition:
0099: Zorki 4K Nr. 76903019Est. $100-$150$100
Four PZO filters: Four PZO filters, made in Warsaw, Poland. Includes two yellow and a blue filter in cases at 40,5mm and one green filter at 49mm. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0100: Four PZO filtersEst. $50-$100$50
Contax I (Model D) Nr. AU10945: Contax I (Model D) Nr. AU10945 with Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar Nr. 1415947. This Sonnar lens stops down to f9,5 as indicated by a small dot adjacent to the f8 aperture value. Condition: Excellent ++
0101: Contax I (Model D) Nr. AU10945Est. $1,000-$1,500$1,000
Contax I (Model A) Nr. AU49669: Contax I (Model A) Nr. AU49669 with 5cm Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f2,8 Nr. 1352748. The frame counter plate is engraved "Made in Germany" and a film cassette is included. Condition: Very Good
0102: Contax I (Model A) Nr. AU49669Est. $800-$1,000$800
Contax I (Model E) Nr. Y29155: Contax I (Model E) Nr. Y29155 with 50mm Sonnar f2 Nr. 1518403.Condition: Very Good
0103: Contax I (Model E) Nr. Y29155Est. $800-$1,000$800
Contax I (Model F) Nr. Z27227: Contax I (Model F) Nr. Z27227 with 50mm Sonnar f1,5 Nr. 1607241. Made in 1935, a very handsome set. Condition: Excellent + overall
0104: Contax I (Model F) Nr. Z27227Est. $600-$900$600
Zeiss Ikon Contaflex (860/24) Nr. A46451: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex (860/24) Nr. A46451 with 80mm Jena Sucher-Objektiv f2,8 viewing lens Nr. 1723989 and interchangeable 50mm Zeiss Jena Sonnar f1,5 Nr. 1826024, with Walz UV filter. A beautiful
0105: Zeiss Ikon Contaflex (860/24) Nr. A46451Est. $500-$800$500
Zeiss-Opton 35mm Biogon f2,8 T Nr. 1044605: Zeiss-Opton 35mm Biogon f2,8 T Nr. 1044605, in Contax mount, with original rear cap and light yellow filter in its box. Condition: Excellent ++
0106: Zeiss-Opton 35mm Biogon f2,8 T Nr. 1044605Est. $400-$600$400
Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8 Nr. 2713586: Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8 Nr. 2713586, in its paper box with rear cap. Quite rare in original Leica screw mount. Condition: Excellent
0107: Zeiss Jena 35mm Biogon f2,8 Nr. 2713586Est. $500-$900$500
Three uncommon Zeiss Jena lenses: Three uncommon Zeiss Jena lenses in original Leica screw mount: 35mm Biogon f2,8 T Nr. 2713312, 50mm Sonnar f1,5 T Nr. 2709197 with lens shade, and 85mm Sonnar f2 T Nr. 2766833 in a heavy and bright
0108: Three uncommon Zeiss Jena lensesEst. $800-$1,200$800
Zeiss Jena 85mm Sonnar f2 Nr. 2139577: 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 for other, internal mount lenses. A rare
0111: Zeiss Jena 85mm Sonnar f2 Nr. 2139577Est. $400-$600$400
Zeiss-Ikon Contarex Professional: Zeiss-Ikon Contarex Professional Nr. K46482 with Carl Zeiss 50mm Tessar f2,8, Nr. 4503020, with original instruction booklet and lens cap. Focusing ring is tight, and lens exhibits haze appropriate
0112: Zeiss-Ikon Contarex ProfessionalEst. $600-$1,200$600
Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessories: Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessories: Spirit Level 888/1 in its box, and Sports Finder 433/25 also in its box. This black finish folding Albada Viewfinder has become increasingly hard to find.
0113: Two Zeiss Ikon optical accessoriesEst. $200-$400$200
Zeiss Jena 7x50 Binoctar: Zeiss Jena 7x50 Binoctar Nr. 1394694. Engraved "F.W. Horenburger" and "No. 8583-1942" which appears to be the name and loan number to the U.S. Navy in 1942. In brown leather case with compass
0114: Zeiss Jena 7x50 BinoctarEst. $100-$200$100
Film trimming template ABLON: Film trimming template ABLON, in its original box. Condition: Near Mint
0115: Film trimming template ABLONEst. $100-$300$100
Film trimming template ABLON (aluminium): Film trimming template ABLON. Made of aluminum, this is the only one we've seen in this metal. Condition: Very Good
0116: Film trimming template ABLON (aluminium)Est. $100-$200$100
Slide Bar FIATE: Slide Bar FIATE, with Panoramic Tripod Head FARUX in its red paper box.Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0118: Slide Bar FIATEEst. $150-$300$150
Angle bracket FIAVI: Angle bracket FIAVI with spirit level FIBLA, with tabletop tripod 14100 and small ball-head FOOMI, adapter to 1/4" thread. All working.Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0119: Angle bracket FIAVIEst. $75-$125$75
Panoramic tripod head FIAMA: Panoramic tripod head FIAMA with 3/8" thread. Made in 1926, this late version of the first Leitz panoramic tripod head is quite hard to find. Condition: Excellent ++ overall
0120: Panoramic tripod head FIAMAEst. $100-$200$100