Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 [MM]

Specifications01

MountCONTAX/YASHICA

Focal length100-300mm

Max aperturef/4.5

TypeTelephoto · Zoom

Release year1994

Weight925 g

Filter size67 mm

Min focus distance1.5 m

Max magnification0.25

Aperture blades8

Optical elements12

Groups7

Min aperturef/5.6

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodMetal Hood No. 5 with 67/86 ring G13 67mm Soft Hood

TeleconvertersCarl Zeiss Mutar T* 2X I (AE)→ 200-600mm F/9-11.2

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeTelephoto zoom lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* is a 100–300mm telephoto zoom for CONTAX/Yashica film or compatible cameras, with variable maximum aperture of f/4.5–5.6 suited for general telephoto use.

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