Carl Zeiss Contarex Vario-Sonnar 40-120mm F/2.8

Specifications01

MountCONTAREX

Focal length40-120mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeZoom

Release year1966

Filter size96 mm

Min focus distance2.5 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements13

Groups9

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlNone The aperture is controlled from the camera

Lens hoodBayonet-type round

TeleconvertersNot available

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard zoom lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Contarex Vario-Sonnar 40–120mm zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture for the Contarex (C/Y) mount, intended for general-purpose telephoto-to-short-telephoto use in the 1960s.

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