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CarlPortrait·NIKON F mount·2006

Carl Zeiss Classic PLANAR T* 85mm F/1.4

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypePortrait · Telephoto · Prime
Release year2006
Weight670 g
Filter size72 mm
Physical length65 mm
Barrel diameter78.2 mm
Min focus distance1 m
Max magnification0.1
Aperture blades9
Optical elements6
Groups5
Weather sealedNo
Aperture controlNone; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF)
Lens hood1454-476 - Bayonet-type round
TeleconvertersNot available
Sensor coverage35mm full frame
Production statusIn production (Canon EF, Nikon F)

Additional Info02

ClassUltra-fast full-frame short telephoto prime lens
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focus ModesManual focus only
Angle Of View18.9°
Original NameCarl Zeiss Planar 1,4/85 ZE T*
Detail HeadingCarl Zeiss Classic PLANAR T* 85mm F/1.4
Diaphragm TypeAutomatic (A)
Equiv ApertureF/2.1 (in terms of depth of field)
Fluorine CoatingNo
Mount And FlangeCanon EF [44mm]
Country Of DesignFRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
Equiv Focal Length130.1mm (in terms of field of view)
Manual Focus ControlFocusing ring

Summary02

A 85mm F/1.4 Nikon F-mount classic Planar prime lens intended for portrait use, offering a wide maximum aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

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

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

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

  • Nikon FNative

Sources03

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Carl Zeiss Classic PLANAR T* 85mm F/1.4

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