{"product_id":"zeiss-starmorbi-12x-20x-40x-60mm-objective-lenses","title":"Zeiss Starmorbi 12x, 20x, 40x - 80mm Objective Lenses - 1920's Vintage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eThe LuxxOptica Starmorbi — A Masterpiece of Early Optical Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eFew instruments embody the convergence of scientific innovation, mechanical artistry, and historical significance as profoundly as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eStarmorbi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Presented here by LuxxOptica, this extraordinary “Big Eye” binocular stands among the rarest surviving examples of early 20th-century precision optics—an object as much of reverence as it is of function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eIts lineage traces directly to the pioneering \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eStarmore telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e, conceived by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 1910—a period when Zeiss stood at the absolute forefront of global optical innovation. The Starmore introduced a revolutionary rotating eyepiece system, an ingenious mechanical solution that allowed seamless transition between magnifications—decades ahead of its time and a precursor to modern modular optical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eAs the world entered a new technological era shaped by both exploration and conflict, this groundbreaking concept evolved into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eStarmorbi\u003c\/strong\u003e—a binocular of exceptional scale, clarity, and mechanical sophistication. Designed for elite observational use, it delivered commanding magnifications of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e12×, 20×, and 40×\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with remarkable low-light performance that pushed the limits of pre-coating optical design. The intuitive turret mechanism allowed the observer to transition effortlessly between perspectives, a feature virtually unmatched in its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eWhat distinguishes the Starmorbi is not merely its performance, but its presence. Constructed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003enickel plated polished aluminum architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003esolid brass eyepiece assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and precision \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003ePorro Prism II optics\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reflects an era when instruments were built not only for utility—but for permanence. Each component speaks to Zeiss’ uncompromising standards, where engineering met artistry in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eToday, surviving examples of this caliber are exceptionally scarce. To encounter one in such preserved condition—complete with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003ecustom teak tripod and bespoke mounting adaptor\u003c\/strong\u003e—is extraordinarily uncommon. This is not simply an antique; it is a museum-grade artifact, a statement piece for the most discerning collector, and a tangible link to the golden age of optical discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eThe Starmorbi’s legacy endures as a symbol of human ingenuity—an instrument that once expanded horizons now redefined as a pinnacle of collectible luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jxwrzx\" data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12× \/ 20× \/ 40×\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rwnqna\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eObjective Lens Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vkdn1b\" data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eField of View (at 1000m):\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 m \/ 35 m \/ 17.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmks0u\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eOptical System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porro Prism II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"64pfcb\" data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished aluminum body with solid brass eyepieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l45g01\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xynxbm\" data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 kg (including tripod)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xynavj\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teak wood tripod with custom adaptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1akhq01\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed \u003cem data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eCarl Zeiss Jena\u003c\/em\u003e, Serial No. 1708\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Luxxoptica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51743580094777,"sku":null,"price":75000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0563\/6921\/files\/imgi_46_64a033_5ff5b97feea04259a69bab21330c5b88_mv2.jpg?v=1769967808","url":"https:\/\/www.luxxoptica.com\/products\/zeiss-starmorbi-12x-20x-40x-60mm-objective-lenses","provider":"Luxxoptica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}