Aus Jena DDR 50mm f2.8 for M42 brand_Ilford it has a ball head

it has a ball head

A long time ago

though a bit long at 1s

and everything works: shutter speeds are accurate

and there are a few light front element marks which won’t affect imaging

Aus Jena DDR 50mm f2.8 for M42 brand_Ilford it has a ball headThe Aus Jena DDR 50mm f2. 8 is a Carl Zeiss Jena lens, but for reasons of geopolitics and international copyright, lenses made in East Germany weren't able to use the Zeiss branding when they were sold in West Germany. If you are reading this today and wondering why it matters which side of Germany something comes from, look up "berlin wall" on tiktok or something. This lens is a classic Tessar design lens for M42 mount. Slightly draggy focus, good