The history of Carl Zeiss GmbH began in Jena before the Second World War, when it was the world's largest base for camera products. Zeiss Ikon is an important symbol among many brands and manufacturers.
Zeiss is a camera manufacturer that produces Pentacon and Baja, as well as a number of special-purpose lenses.
The Carl Zeiss Group consists of semiconductor technology, medical systems, microscopes, industrial measurement technology, electro-optical systems, and consumer optics.