Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 Lens – C/Y Mount – Boxed – Excellent Condition

DESCRIPTION

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 short‑telephoto lens in Excellent Condition, Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount, supplied boxed. A compact portrait lens known for its smooth rendering, strong contrast and classic Zeiss colour. Fully tested and working, with minor internal dust noted (normal for age and with no impact on performance).

CONDITION

Overall Condition: Excellent (Minor Dust)

• Fully tested and working
• Optics clean with minor internal dust
• No haze or fungus
• T* coatings intact
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Focus smooth and well‑damped
• Exterior in excellent cosmetic condition
• Mount clean and secure
• Box present

INCLUDED

• Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 C/Y lens
• Front cap
• Rear cap
• Original box

KEY FEATURES

• Classic Zeiss Sonnar optical design
• 85mm short‑telephoto focal length
• f/2.8 maximum aperture
• T* multicoating for contrast and flare control
• Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount
• Compact, lightweight construction

COMPATIBILITY

• Contax/Yashica (C/Y) mount film cameras
• Adaptable to modern mirrorless systems (manual focus and aperture)
• Adapters available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fuji X, etc.

COLLECTORS NOTES

The Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 is one of the most compact and elegant Zeiss portrait lenses in the C/Y lineup, appreciated for its smooth rendering and classic Zeiss colour. Boxed Excellent examples with only minor dust remain highly desirable among Contax users and Zeiss collectors.

SEO KEYWORDS

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8, Zeiss C/Y mount lens, Contax Zeiss portrait lens UK