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CarlPortrait·NIKON F mount·2012

Carl Zeiss Classic Apo-SONNAR T* 135mm F/2

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length135mm
Max aperturef/2
TypePortrait · Telephoto · Prime
Release year2012
Weight930 g
Filter size77 mm
Physical length108 mm
Barrel diameter84 mm
Min focus distance0.8 m
Max magnification0.25
Aperture blades9
Optical elements11
Groups8
Weather sealedNo
Aperture controlNone; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF)
Lens hood2028-702 - Bayonet-type round
TeleconvertersNot available
Sensor coverage35mm full frame
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

ClassFast full-frame medium telephoto prime lens
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focus ModesManual focus only
Angle Of View12°
Original NameCarl Zeiss Apo-Sonnar 2/135 ZE T*
Detail HeadingCarl Zeiss Classic Apo-SONNAR T* 135mm F/2
Diaphragm TypeAutomatic (A)
Equiv ApertureF/3.1 (in terms of depth of field)
Fluorine CoatingNo
Mount And FlangeCanon EF [44mm]
Country Of DesignFRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
Equiv Focal Length206.6mm (in terms of field of view)
Manual Focus ControlFocusing ring

Summary02

135mm f/2 classic Zeiss Apo-SONNAR T* prime for Nikon F, intended for portraits and low-light use with bright maximum aperture.

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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 Apo-SONNAR T* 135mm F/2

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