Zeiss Handferngläser 1919–1946 – Hans T. Seeger | Carl Zeiss Jena Standardwerk

Zeiss Handheld Binoculars 1919–1946 – Hans T. Seeger

The definitive work on Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars from the interwar period

"Zeiss Handheld Binoculars 1919–1946" by Hans T. Seeger is arguably the most comprehensive work on the legendary handheld binoculars from Carl Zeiss Jena during the interwar period. This monumental reference book is considered an indispensable standard work among collectors, historians, and optics experts.

In approximately 920 pages, Seeger meticulously documents the development, model diversity, and technical features of Zeiss handheld binoculars from 1919 to 1946. With over 3,000 illustrations—many in color—the book offers a unique visual reference to models, variants, markings, serial numbers, and identifying characteristics.

Contents & Focus Areas

Comprehensive documentation of Zeiss handheld binoculars from 1919 to 1946

Detailed descriptions of individual models and model variants

Technical specifications, production details, and identification aids

Background information on the history of Carl Zeiss Jena

High-quality illustrations for reliable identification and evaluation

Historical context and the myth surrounding the legendary Zeiss optics

This work is not only a reference book but also an in-depth historical study of Zeiss binocular production during one of the most fascinating periods in German industrial history.

Who is this book for?

Collectors of historical binoculars

Dealers and optics experts

Military historians

Historians of technology and industry

Enthusiasts of classic Carl Zeiss Jena products

Anyone seriously interested in Zeiss binoculars from the interwar period will find this book indispensable.