Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar
The Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 17 auction records for this model, with prices ranging from £200 to £1,800 (median £550).
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 135mm f/4 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 180mm f/6.3 | — | — | 3 | £200 – £615 |
| 200mm f/4 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 250mm f/4 | — | — | 5 | £500 – £800 |
| 300mm f/6.3 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 350mm f/5.6 | — | — | 2 | £400 – £900 |
| 35mm f/4 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 400mm f/5.6 | — | — | 1 | £1,800 – £1,800 |
| 500mm f/8 | — | — | 1 | £262 – £262 |
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02012) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele Tessar f. Rollei SL66 4/250mm prototype
Description:
An extremely rare and interesting prototype lens for the Rollei SL66, the lens was never put into serial production. Rollei records suggest that this lens was produced in 1972 as a 'Muster' (German for sample), in mint condition, with clean and clear optics, and both caps. |
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| Mar 2022 | £262 | Flints Auctions | 500mm f/8 | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 510) Title: A Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 500mm f/8 Lens
Description:
black, body VG-E, shutter working, optics VG, some dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Apr 2021 | £273 | Flints Auctions | 180mm f/6.3 | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 196) Title: A Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar f/6.3 180mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 2609966, body, G, elements, F-G, cleaning marks to front element |
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| Nov 2018 | £360 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1255) Title: A Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* f/5.6 350mm Lens
Description:
black, serial no. 6279855, body, VG, shutter working, elements, E, in maker's case and box |
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| May 2013 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | 350mm f/5.6 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10420) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 5.6/350mm T
Description:
new C Tele-Tessar in still sealed maker's box Estimate: From EUR 1,900 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | 250mm f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10588) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena (Objektiv) 4/25cm T Prototype
Description:
unique prototype lens, for military use with special number 'V.1939 no.23 H', iris diaphragm to 22 - ex Barringer collection Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | 350mm f/5.6 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14832) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 5.6/350mm
Description:
like new C Tele-Tessar with perfect lenses, caps, keeper Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12217) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 5,6/350mm T
Description:
like new C Tele-Tessar with perfect lenses, caps, keeper, maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| May 2010 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | 250mm f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11382) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/250mm F TCC
Description:
like new and complete in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | 250mm f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17996) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar F 4/250mm TCC
Description:
new and complete in maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2008 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | 250mm f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 13 (Lot AI_13_17045) Title: Carl Zeiss FE Tele-Tessar 4/250mm
Description:
near mint FE Tele-Tessar with caps, keeper, all papers, maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15922) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar K 6.3/18cm
Description:
early, chrome Tele-Tessar K with clean lenses, 18cm finder 436/11, rare tripod holder 541/30, rare outfit in very good condition Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2007 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | 250mm f/4 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16318) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar F 4/250mm T
Description:
mint in maker's box, with both caps and keeper Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 1,800 | Leitz Auction | 400mm f/5.6 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26982) Title: Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 5.6/400mm
Description:
for Contarex, in excellent condition with grip, cap, strap, leather case, very rare, clean lenses Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | 180mm f/6.3 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25664) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar 6.3/18cm
Description:
for Exakta 66 (pre-war, chrome tele-lens in very nice condition Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 615 | Leitz Auction | 180mm f/6.3 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23897) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena Tele-Tessar 6.3/18cm
Description:
chrome and rare tele-lens, in good condition, both caps Estimate: EUR 1,939 - EUR 2,609,967 |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21466) Title: Carl Zeiss Jena 18 cm/6,3 TELE-TESSAR K
Description:
Tele-Tessar K in black/nickel, clean lenses, very scarce |
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