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
M Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is compatible with cameras that have a Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a maximum diameter of 70mm and a total length of 100mm. It weighs 500g / 17.6 oz.
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 with a minimum focusing distance of 1m. 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Leica M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. The combination of a longer 85mm focal length and a bright F2 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 6 groups .
Popular Comparisons of Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM.
Top Alternatives of Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM in Other Lens Mounts
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