Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180mm f/2.8

Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 is a manual focus telephoto lens for medium format slr cameras.

Optical design

With high brightness value, it has the ability to collect light even in poor lighting conditions Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

Physical characteristics

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. 120 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 1350 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.