Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Tessar 40mm F/4.5 T

Specifications01

MountM42

Focal length40mm

Max aperturef/4.5

TypePrime

Release year1948

Filter size30.5 mm

Min focus distance0.6 m

Aperture blades10

Optical elements4

Groups3

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeWide-angle prime lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Tessar 40mm F/4.5 is a fixed-focus M42 screw-mount prime lens designed for general-purpose photography. The Tessar formula uses a moderate aperture for daylight use.

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