Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar
The Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 13 auction records for this model, with prices ranging from £38 to £600 (median £162).
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 120mm f/2.8 | — | — | 4 | £162 – £265 |
| 35mm f/2.8 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 80mm f/2.8 | — | — | 7 | £38 – £225 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 112 | ebay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Pentacon Six Carl Zeiss Jena Red MC Biometar 2.8/80 mm Lens
Description:
Glas: ohne Kratzer. Location: Leipzig, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 102 | ebay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Pentacon Six Carl Zeiss Jena Red MC Biometar 2.8/80 mm Lens
Description:
Glas: ohne Kratzer. Location: Leipzig, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 200 | ebay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: [Near MINT]Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar F2.8 80mm Biometer for Pentacon 6 From Japan
Description:
Near Mint Minimal signs of use. Appearance is beautiful. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: Kumamoto, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £195 | ebay | 120mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 120mm f2.8 MC Lens Pentacon Six P6 Serviced 2 Filters
Description:
This lens is famous for its beautiful rendering, smooth bokeh, and exceptional German build quality. Focal Length: 120mm. It has recently undergone full professional maintenance (CLA - Clean, Lubricate, Adjust). Location: Kiev, Ukraine |
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| Jul 2026 | £225 | ebay | 80mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm F2.8 Cine Mod Prime Portrait Lens | Arri PL Mount!
Description:
Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f2.8 cine-modded portrait prime for professional video. Includes ARRI PL mount adaptation, 2x follow focus gears (focus + aperture), and an 80mm OD cine front for matte box workflows. Hood included with 77mm filter thread for ND/diffusion filters. Glass is free of serious scratches, fog, and fungus; may show minor age-related marks that wonât affect final image. Body shows normal wear for its age. Includes front & rear caps. Location: Ternopil, Ukraine |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 180 | ebay | 120mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 2.8/120 Zebra Lens Pentacon 6 Mount E. Germany 1970's
Description:
Appears to turn smoothly. Lenses clear. I have not tested and am not an expert in lenses. Optical design — The lens was part of the Flektogon family, a line of retrofocus wide-angle lenses developed in 1949 and introduced in 1950. Location: Walnut Creek, CA, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 265 | ebay | 120mm f/2.8 | |
Title: Rare Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 2.8/120 120 mm 2.8 Portrait lens Exakta Mount
Description:
Rare Portrait lens for Exakta Mount. Do not miss! bonus UV filter + bonus polarizer. Location: Kiev, Ukraine |
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| Apr 2026 | £162 | ebay | 120mm f/2.8 | |
Title: [Exc+5] Carl Zeiss Jena MC Biometar 2.8 120mm Pentacon Six Mount From JAPAN
Description:
Tiny scuffs from normal use. ・For All Other Countries. ・For the United States. Important Notice No problem in the shooting. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There is no scratches. Location: arakawaku, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jul 2025 | £60 | Special Auction Services | 80mm f/2.8 | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 223) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena T 80mm f/2.8 Biometer Pre Set Lens
Description:
A Carl Zeiss Jena T 80mm f/2.8 Biometer Pre Set Lens, M42 mount, serial no 4234882, barrel G, elements F-G, some fungus to rear elements, with front |
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| Jan 2025 | £69 | Flints Auctions | 80mm f/2.8 | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 531) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar f/2.8 80mm Lens
Description:
Exa mount, barrel G, optics G, with caps. |
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| Jan 2023 | £38 | Flints Auctions | 80mm f/2.8 | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 363) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar f/2.8 80mm Lens
Description:
body G-VG, optics G, some cleaning marks & light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2009 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18472) Title: Zeiss-Opton Tessar 2.8/80mm Prototype
Description:
prototype Tessar with special number in prototype Compur shutter, in working roder Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 110 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18027) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/80mm T
Description:
rare Tessar 80mm for Exakta, clean lenses, caps Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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