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7 x 50 beh - 1940
Produced by Leitz, Ernst, G.m.b.H., Wetzlar - war time code - ‘beh’ *).
The binocular was manufactured for Kriegsmarine.
As Dr. Stephen Rohan pointed in his book:   ‘This model is often photographed on U-boats, but was also used on other Kriegsmarine vessels and by the coastal artillery’.

It is a Porro II model. The field of view is 7.3 degrees; 128 meters at 1000 meters.

The body was built from alloy, covered with black leatherette. The binocular is rather light - 1185 grams, by its measurements: Height - 167 mm; Width - 180 mm.
The body design is very convenient. It is easy and safely to grip, particularly on a boat.
On the bending bar is a mounting for a spring loaded rain guard.
The plates are marked:
Left - 7 x 50; beh; (T); KF and production number;
Right - M, N 21788 and is engraved swastika.
The letter (T) does mean, the lenses are coated. The letters KF - cold resistant lubricant is applied.
The original black leather case with embodied logo ‘E.Leitz Wetzlar’ and ‘1940’. In side are 2 orange and 2 green filters.
Production number 320169.

*) The three-digit letter-group of: baa - bzz was published in February 1941 - ‘Liste der...’

7 x  50 beh - 1940 Artil. model
Produced by Leitz, Ernst, G.m.b.H., Wetzlar - war time code - ‘beh’
The body and optic features are similar as binocular - 7 x 50 beh described above. This model was produced for coast artillery.
This model has a factory fitted reticule in the right ocular.

 
The original black leather case with embodied  ‘E.Leitz Wetzlar’ logo and 1939 year. Two pockets for filters are fitted into the case cover. On the top case are embodied swastika and letters ‘K’ and ‘M’.

         

The binocular has the Bakelite dark brown rain cover.
Production number 356253.

7 x 50 beh - U-boat
Produced by Leitz, Ernst, G.m.b.H., Wetzlar - war time code - ‘beh’.
The binocular was manufactured for Kriegsmarine: for use Kriegsmarine crafts.
It is a Porro II model. The field of view is 7.3 degrees; 128 meters at 1000 meters.
The body was built from alloy, covered with black textured paint. The binocular measurements are: Weight - 1400 grams; Height - 183 mm; Width - 202 mm.
The binocular’s rubber eye caps, objective protectors and bottom prism housing rubber are original. It is later rubber version, with eye cup locking device.
Under the left eye cap rubber is engraved: ‘beh’ ; 7x50 and production number.
Under both eye cup rubber, on the prism housing, are desiccant cartridges (visible on the first picture).
The case is original, with eagle swastika and letter ‘M’ on the top of the cover.
Production number 474230

Carl Zeiss Jena -  Asiola design - Telescope
The body is made from aluminium alloy, covered with green leather.
The objective and eye lens is bloomed.
The lens is fitted with removable orthoscopic eyepieces - 0.965 inch diameter f= 10 mm, made by Carl Zeiss Jena.
The lens is finished with a ring, built up from a heavy material - a plastic composition
The telescope is Porro II model. The focuser has  a helical mechanism.
The objective diameter is 63 mm;
The magnification is 42, with this telescope.
The telescope is very light - 1432 grams. The height - 425 mm
Presumable the telescope was used in the DDR army.
On the body is fitted an open sight, consisting of a notch and a spike (visible in the picture ->). On the body side is a mounting for a tripod.
The production number 18526.

               

Carl Zeiss Jena - Binoctem 7 x 50 - 1986
The binocular was manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena.
On  the left plate is engraved - DDR.
It is a Porro I model; fully multicoated.
The binocular is wide field view. The angle of view is engraved on the right plate: 7, 3 ˚; .128 meters at 1000 meters.
The exit pupil - 7,14 mm.
The body was built from alloy, covered with black imitation leather. The binocular measurements are: Weight - 1040 grams; Height - 170 mm; Width - 200 mm. The body is a new condition.
The binocular has central focusing.
The binocular is given very bright, sharp and clear picture.
The case has a texture finish.
The production number 6306941

Carl Zeiss Jena - Stenotar 5x12 ca 1923
The binocular was manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena. The objectives and the oculars are built up from brass, the body is made from aluminium alloy.
Binocular Carl Zeiss Jena – Stenotar 5 x 12 has Sprenger Leman prism built-in.
The objectives are mounted close together. The reason of this design was to give not stereo perspective effect, and to make the binocular more compact design.
The binocular measurements are: Weight - 130 grams; Height - 55 mm; Width - 111 mm.
The objective diameter is - 12 mm; ocular - 9 mm; the exit pupil - 2.4 mm.
The eye width scale is engraved on the top of the binocular is  60 - 70 mm.
More about the binocular is on the “Unusual - optics” site in the article: “Zeiss 3 x 20 Teleplast and a comparison”

The production number 1229743


                                 

Carl Zeiss Jena - 7 x 50 H blc  Kriegsmarine - 1942
The binocular was manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena at war time with blc marking.
Read more on “Kriegsmarine binoculars” page 2.

The production number 969

Teleplast Carl Zeiss Jena - 10 x 25



Our model of the teleplast was manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena in 1915-1916. It was produced 1300 pieces. It was produced for military.
The body is built up from metal alloy, and finished with dark greenish texture paint. The original case matches the same colour. To the teleplast is fitted a wooden holding handle.
The weight of the telescope is 795 grams; height 260 mm in a vertical position.
On the internal prism sides are description:

       
Oculars are adjustable to + - 5 diopter.
Our telescope does not have any reticule.
The prism houses are in round shape.

              
The teleplast might be use as a periscope in the vertical position, when the object is in a hidden place or over obstacles. When the objective tubes are spread horizontally it gives much greater stereo effect. In this position the telescope is 472 mm width.
Field of view 3,7 degrees; 65 meters at 1000 meters.

The production number: 561816 - the number is listed as produced in 1915.
        

Winkelfernrohr (Binocular telescope) Carl Zeiss Jena - 10 x 26 (24) - 1916
The diameter of the objectives is given in two sizes because the external width is 26 mm, when real measurement of the objective inside is 24 mm.
This model of the binocular telescope was manufactured by Carl Zeiss Jena in 1916.
The body is built up from metal alloy, and finished with dark green smooth paint. The wooden handle is fitted like in the teleplast. This handle is marking with words: : “Los”  to loosen and “Fest” to tighten. Below each word is the arrow with direction.


 
The tubes are hinged together at the objectives. In this way it can be used as only telescope in the vertical position.
Above prism houses is fitted the metal strap around the tubes, which incorporate with eye width. The strap holds the handle and the eye width is engraved on the strap. Only the left tube is movable to let adjust the eye width. The right tube is fixed.



The prisms are cemented. The reticule is fitted in the right hand eyepiece tube with scale very clear but it is not possible to take a picture because of a very small lens.
As Dr Stephen Rohan says: “Special uses and unique features: This model was primarily used in trenches or artillery emplacements to view the top of the trench without subjecting the observer to unnecessary risk of injury”.
The original case of the periscope has a secret department inside of the cover. It is an advertisement of the Tessar lenses, from 1907 catalogue, for the cine camera produced by Carl Zeiss.
The complete periscope should have two hoods fitted over the objectives, our has only one hood.

The production number: 563467 - the number is listed as produced in 1915

Carl Zeiss Jena - 4 x (Fach Feldstecher) - ca 1904
The binocular is in perfect condition. It is in the original case with Tommy bar inside. Read more
The binocular is fitted with Porro I system.
The production number 3356 - placed on the frame

 

Carl Zeiss Jena - 8 x (Fach Feldstecher) - ca 1905
The left eyecup of the binocular is broken. The binocular is covered with black leather, in very good condition.
The optical system is the same as 4 x and the same eyepieces adjustment.
The binocular does not have a case and Tommy bar. 
The production number 44929 - placed on the frame

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