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Carl ZeissWide·CONTAX mount·1936

Carl Zeiss Jena Biogon 35mm F/2.8

Specifications01

MountCONTAX
Focal length35mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeWide · Prime
Release year1936
Filter size40.5 mm
Min focus distance0.9 m
Optical elements6
Groups4
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlDial-set aperture ring
Lens hood1283/10
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeWide-angle prime lens

Field Notes02

Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2.8 is a Contax-mount wide-angle prime designed for rangefinder-style cameras. It uses a non-retrofocus wide-angle optical design intended for compact, low-distortion wide-angle photography.

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