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Carl ZeissPortrait·CONTAX/YASHICA mount·1975

Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm F/1.4

Specifications01

Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypePortrait · Telephoto · Prime
Release year1975
Weight595 g
Filter size67 mm
Min focus distance1 m
Aperture blades8
Optical elements6
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodMetal Hood No. 4 with 67/86 ring G13 67mm Soft Hood
TeleconvertersCarl Zeiss Mutar T* 2X I (AE)→ 170mm F/2.8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 prime lens for Contax/Yashica mounts, intended for portrait and low-light use due to its wide maximum aperture. Manual focus design.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Contax / Yashica mount has a flange distance of 45.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Sony EAdapter · 27.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 25.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 29.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 27.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 25.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 26.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 18.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 27.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 1.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Nikon F.

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