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21/4.5 Zeiss Biogon for Contarex

One of the original lenses for the Contarex system, it is designed for use with the Bullseye and Special only. It is a  non-retro focus design requires mirror lockup, basically the same design produced for the Contax system. Like the Contax version, it is provided with an auxiliary shoe mounted viewfinder.

The Zeiss product code for the lens is 11.2402.

Years produced	Quantity produced	Black or chrome	Angle of view	Elements/groups	Filter size
1958-62	4000	Chrome	90 degrees	8/5	B56