Carl Zeiss C/Y Tele-Apotessar T* 500mm F/5.6 [AE]

Specifications01

MountCONTAX/YASHICA

Focal length500mm

Max aperturef/5.6

TypeTelephoto · Prime

Release year1984

Weight1865 g

Min focus distance4.9 m

Optical elements9

Groups7

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss C/Y mount Tele-Apotessar T* is a 500mm F/5.6 telephoto lens intended for distant subjects such as sports and wildlife. It uses Zeiss T* coatings and an apochromatic design.

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