Carl Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2.8 T* Lens – Contax/Yashica Mount - Excellent

Description:
The Carl Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2.8 T* is a wide-angle manual focus lens designed for the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount system. Renowned for its sharpness, contrast, and colour fidelity, it features Zeiss’s legendary T* multi-coating and a floating element design for exceptional close-focus performance. This example is in near excellent condition—ideal for collectors, Contax film shooters, and mirrorless users via adapter.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Excellent
Lens in near very good cosmetic condition with minimal signs of use. Aperture blades clean and snappy. Focus ring smooth and well-damped. Mount clean and secure. Box included.

Included:

• Carl Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2.8 T* lens (Contax/Yashica mount)
• Front  lens cap
• Both caps
  

Collectors Notes:
Made in West Germany, the Distagon 28mm f/2.8 is part of the legendary Contax/Yashica Zeiss lineup. It features a 7-element optical design with a floating element for improved close-range correction, a 25cm minimum focus distance, and a 55mm filter thread. The T* coating ensures excellent flare resistance and microcontrast. A favourite among landscape, reportage, and street photographers, and highly regarded for digital adaptation.

Key Features:

• Contax/Yashica C/Y mount (manual focus)
• Focal length: 28mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Optical design: 7 elements in 7 groups
• Minimum focus distance: 0.25m
• Aperture: 6 blades
• Filter thread: 55mm
• T* multi-coating
• Floating element design
• Made in West Germany

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