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Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses - Accessory

Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses - Accessory

Square lens hood for the proprietary Contarex B56 filter mount. Meant for lenses between 21 and 35mm in focal length. Metal body in black and silver grey finish.

  • Size: 89 x 64 x 30mm
  • Weight: 36g
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Contarex

The Contarex was Zeiss Ikon’s last-ditch effort to capture the SLR market. After their Contax rangefinders were overtaken by the Leica M cameras, Zeiss Ikon switched their attention to SLRs. The result was the Contaxrex I, known affectionally as the “Bullseye” or “Cyclops” due to its large metering sensor directly above the lens.

Released in 1960, the Contarex was largely a commercial failure. It was bulky and difficult to use compared to the Nikon F that came out one year before it. Its price ($499 with the 50mm lens, the equivalent of ~ 4700 Euros in 2023) certainly didn’t do much to help its cause, either.
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Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses - Accessory Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T45379 $61.00 Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses
09 Dec 2023 T30793 € 52.95 Zeiss Ikon B56 Lens Hood for 21-35mm Contarex Lenses - Accessory Image