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Zeiss Carl Sonnar T 285 ZM Leica M Review

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 500g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x
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Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM Overview

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Leica M mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus

Lens Mount

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is compatible with cameras that have Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a maximum diameter of 70mm and total length of 100mm. It weighs 500g / 17.6 oz.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a filter thread of 58mm.

Focal Range

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a fixed focal length of 85mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 6 groups .

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Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Leica M
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.0
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 6

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 500g
Diameter 70mm
Length 100mm
Materials metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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