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Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y

Name: Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y
Brand: Carl
SKU: Carl-Zeiss-Distagon-T-18mm-f-4-C-Y
Availability: InStock

4.0

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.5

Value: 3.5

Focal Length

18mm

Aperture

f/4-22

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica)

Weight

350g

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Average brightness in this league Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

Weights 350 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 86 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. 70 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y purchase history

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What is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y?

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y is a camera lens with 18mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 350g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

eBay Auctions

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length18mm

Aperturef/4-22

Min Focus Distance0.3m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight350g

Length70mm

Filter Thread86mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica)

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Kaito Yoshida4.0/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y?

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y is a camera lens with 18mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 350g.

What mount is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y compatible with?

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y typically sells for around $119.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y a good lens?

Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/4 C/Y?

Similar lenses include Asanuma 17mm f/3.5, Carl Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Distagon-F Fisheye T 16mm f/2.8 C/Y.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€633.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.0

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.5/5

Value3.5/5

Bokeh3.5/5

Usability4.5/5

Based on 2 reviewers