Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5

Specifications01

MountCONTAX N

Focal length24-85mm

Max aperturef/3.5

TypeZoom

Release year2000

Weight570 g

Filter size82 mm

Min focus distance0.5 m

Max magnification0.1493

Aperture blades7

Optical elements14

Groups12

Min aperturef/4.5

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure in P and Tv modes regardless of setting)

Lens hoodGB-81 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped

TeleconvertersNot available

EraDigital era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard zoom lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* is a Contax N-mount zoom covering 24–85mm with a variable maximum aperture of f/3.5–4.5. It’s intended for general-purpose photography across wide-angle to short-tele ranges.

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