Carl Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm f/3.5 M42 Lens – Very Good Condition

Description
The Carl Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm f/3.5 is a manual focus telephoto prime lens designed for M42 screw-mount 35mm SLR cameras. Known for its sharp rendering and smooth bokeh, it’s ideal for portraiture, nature, and adapted digital use. With a compact form and classic East German build quality, it offers vintage character and reliable performance.

Condition
Overall Condition: Very Good
Glass is clean with no haze or scratches. Focus ring is smooth and well-damped. Aperture blades are snappy and free from oil. Mount shows light signs of use. Barrel and engravings well preserved.

Included

• Carl Zeiss Jena DDR 135mm f/3.5 lens (M42 mount)
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap

Collectors Notes
Produced in East Germany during the Cold War era, this lens was part of the Carl Zeiss Jena lineup and often branded with “DDR” to distinguish it from West German counterparts. It features a 4-element Sonnar-type optical design and a preset aperture mechanism. Highly regarded for its colour rendition and contrast, it remains a popular choice among collectors and vintage lens users.

Key Features

• 135mm telephoto prime lens
• f/3.5 maximum aperture
• Sonnar-type 4-element optical design
• Manual focus with long-throw helicoid
• Preset aperture mechanism (f/3.5 to f/22)
• 6-blade diaphragm
• Minimum focus distance: 1.0m
• Filter thread: 49mm
• M42 screw mount compatibility
• Weight: approx. 390g

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