Kodak Retina II – Folding 35mm RF – Xenon 5cm f/2.0 – German Classic – VGC

Description

The Kodak Retina II is a premium 35mm folding rangefinder camera, produced by Kodak AG in Stuttgart, Germany between 1936–1950, across several variants (Types 122, 142, 011, and 014). Designed by Dr. August Nagel, it represents the pinnacle of pre-Retina III engineering — compact, precise, and beautifully finished.

This model is fitted with the Schneider-Kreuznach Retina-Xenon 5cm f/2.0 lens, a fast 6-element design known for its sharpness and creamy bokeh. Paired with a Compur-Rapid shutter offering speeds from 1s to 1/500s + B, it delivers exceptional results for street and travel photography. The camera features a coupled rangefinder, manual film advance, and a rigid lens bed that folds into the body for portability.

Condition

Good vintage condition.  Shutter fires across all speeds. Rangefinder patch bright and aligned. Bellows light-tight. Lens optics mostly clean, some surface marks, possibly cleaning marks noticable. Body shows minor wear consistent with age. Film advance smooth.

Key Features

• Format: 35mm film (24×36mm)
• Lens: Schneider Retina-Xenon 5cm f/2.0 (coated or uncoated)
• Shutter: Compur-Rapid (1s–1/500s + B)
• Rangefinder: Coupled, separate or combined (variant-dependent)
• Focus: Helical mount with depth-of-field scale
• Aperture: f/2.0 to f/16 or f/22
• Film advance: Manual knob wind
• Filter thread: 32mm push-on or 29.5mm screw-in
• Compact folding design – pocketable and elegant
• Made in Germany by Kodak AG

Included Items

• Kodak Retina II camera with Xenon 5cm f/2.0 lens

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