Carl Zeiss Werramat

I didn’t know what to expect with the Carl Zeiss Werramat, originally purchased due to its clean design and unique lens cover. Equally interesting is the rapid-wind and cocking action initiated by twisting the ring at the base of the lens.

Surprising to precisely no-one is that optics on the Tessar f2 50mm lens are great. They are not the story here, rather the rest of the camera. Simple and solidly built, the Werramat feels as though it can last another 55 years.

In short, the WerraMat is a joy to shoot. Small touches like aperture and shutter speed being visible in the viewfinder make it a charming camera to use.

Make	Carl Zeiss
Model	Werramat
Year	1961 – 1964
Format	35mm
Shutter	Prestor RVS
Speed	B, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 750
Lens	Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar
	f2.8 50mm
Focus	0.8m – ∞
Aperture	f2.8 to 22
Light Meter	Yes
Rangefinder	n/a