N°1051817 · Family detail
Carl ZeissTelephoto·CONTAX/YASHICA mount·1982
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 300mm F/4
Specifications01
MountCONTAX/YASHICA
Focal length300mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1982
Weight1170 g
Filter size82 mm
Min focus distance3.5 m
Aperture blades8
Optical elements5
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersCarl Zeiss Mutar T* 1.4X III (AE)→ 420mm F/5.6
Carl Zeiss Mutar T* 2X I (AE)→ 600mm F/8
Carl Zeiss Mutar T* 2X II (AE)→ 600mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Summary02
A fixed 300mm telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of f/4 for long-distance subjects. The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* is suitable for sports, wildlife, and distant portraits on Contax/Yashica mounts.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere 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.
Other Mounts03
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