Carl Zeiss Jena DDR MC Sonnar 135mm f3.5

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm f/3.5-22.0

Lens category: Short Telephoto

Vendor name : Carl Zeiss Jena

Type name : Sonnar

Product year

Focal min (mm) : 135mm

Focal max (mm) : 135mm

Focus min (cm) : 100cm

Aperture max : 3.5

Aperture min : 22

Element(s) : 4

Diaphragm blades : 6

Weight (g) : 430g

Filter size (mm) : 49mm

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Comments/history

One of the most popular and renowned lenses in M42 history. 

It comes in several variations - the older single-coated "Zebra" Sonnar that has knurled aluminum spots on an otherwise black focus grip, and the newer 4th generation black MC (Multi-Coated) Sonnar, which is also found in an electric version.  The black MC Sonnars have a built-in telescoping metal hood, as shown in the photo below.  Multi-coating was only added to the black version of the lens in the early 1980s.   Serial numbers with 5 digits reflect the most recent productions of the lens.

A very, very sharp lens when stopped down a little.  Focuses very close compared to most other 135mm lenses.

조리개를 한 두단계만 조여줘도 높은 선예도를 보여주며 135mm 렌즈 중에서 최소 초점거리가 짧은편