Agfa Solinette II 35mm Folding Camera Apotar Lens Stiff Focus

Description
The Agfa Solinette II is a compact 35mm folding camera produced in Germany during the mid-1950s. It features a bellows design with a front-cell focusing Apotar 50mm f/3.5 lens in a Prontor-SV shutter. This model combines classic styling with reliable optics and is ideal for collectors or restoration enthusiasts. Offered as-is due to stiff focus.

Condition

• Focus ring stiff – requires service or lubrication
• Lens optics clean, no noticeable haze or fungus
• Shutter fires across speeds
• Bellows intact, no visible light leaks
• Viewfinder clear
• Cosmetic condition: good overall with light wear

Included

• Agfa Solinette II camera body
• Apotar 50mm f/3.5 lens
• Leather case (if available)
• Original accessories (if present)

Collectors Notes
The Solinette II is a transitional design, blending the folding format of earlier Agfa models with the usability of fixed-body cameras. Its Apotar lens delivers respectable sharpness, and the bellows mechanism keeps the camera pocketable. Stiff focus is a known issue with this series, often caused by aged lubricant in the helical. A good candidate for CLA or display.

Key Features

• 35mm folding format
• Apotar 50mm f/3.5 lens
• Prontor-SV shutter (B, 1–1/300 sec)
• Manual focus and exposure
• Bellows design for compact storage
• German engineering, circa 1955

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