rajmohan. Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 <p>Does anyone have a Zeiss Ikon Tenax II camera that they are thingking of moving on? I'm fascinated by the square format and the look of this camera, and I'm a Zeiss camera junkie, so I'd love to try it.<br>Thank you,<br />Raj</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raghu_kuvempunagar Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 <p>Rajmohan, I don't have a Tenax but I've its close cousin Taxona. There are two versions - Novonar and Tessar. Mine is Novonar and this version is usually cheaper than Tessar. Mine had some issues which I got fixed in Bangalore. Now it's a fine performer and I'm happy with the results. You'll find many Taxonas listed on the big auctions site. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajmohan. Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 <p>Thank you, Raghu - I'll keep an eye out.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 <p>Another vote for the Taxona. Chic, stylish, and "people-owned"! (<a href="/classic-cameras-forum/00c5w0">http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00c5w0</a> ).<br /> ;)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajmohan. Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 <p>Thanks JDM - I wanted one with a RF, and the Tenax looks so cool! :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 <p>Those of us who use Macintoshes and Apple products know how powerful the lure of "cool" is!</p> <p>So, go in peace... :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajmohan. Posted September 5, 2016 Author Share Posted September 5, 2016 <p>Thanks, JDM! Apple products I can take or leave, but a bit of Zeiss irresistible! </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbu Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 <p>A bit late here. I was fortunate to find one of these at a reasonable price, worn but fully functional. And I love it! It came with the less common Tessar lens. The perfomance is really nice and smooth. Had to wait for 10 years + and will probably keep it for a while, sorry. At the bay over here they usually go for around 300+ Euros, which is way too much for me. Keep in mind that only about 6000 of these were made, which makes them rear among Zeiss Ikon cameras. The viewfinder is quite fogged on mine, has to be cleaned. I found the rangefinder ok, but not really necessary with this format. Now looking for its smaller sibling...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajmohan. Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 <p>Thanks, Gunnar - I'm envious! I hope I don't have to wait 10+ years :)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbu Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 ...just depends on how much money you are willing to spend, finding one is not that difficult... But then, on the way there might be other interesting cameras waiting for you in the meantime...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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