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Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT

Name: Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT
Brand: Carl
SKU: Carl-Zeiss-Sonnar-135mm-f-2-8-HFT
Availability: InStock

4.2

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.5

Mechanical: 4.5

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

135mm

Aperture

f/2.8-32

Mount

Rollei 35mm

Weight

450g

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

Weights 450 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 98 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT purchase historyStable

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

Prices have held steady across 14 months of tracked sales — pay around the $183.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

Fair value (90-day)

$183.00

Don't exceed (P75)

$294.50

All-time low

$14.00

Latest sale

$372.00

Best deals

453 of 905 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $183.00 fair value.

Aug 17, 2025$14.00$-169.00 / typical
Nov 5, 2024$19.00$-164.00 / typical
Jun 26, 2025$20.00$-163.00 / typical
Oct 21, 2024$28.00$-155.00 / typical
Jun 5, 2025$28.00$-155.00 / typical

eBay Auctions

No active auctions found.

Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length135mm

Aperturef/2.8-32

Min Focus Distance1.6m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight450g

Length98mm

Filter Thread55mm

MountRollei 35mm

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Sydney Smith4.2/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT?

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT is a camera lens with 135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/32, for the Rollei 35mm mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 450g.

What mount is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT compatible with?

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT uses a Rollei 35mm mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT typically sells for around $14.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT a good lens?

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8 HFT?

Similar lenses include Formula 5 135mm f/1.8 MC, Rollei HFT Tele-Tessar 135mm f/4, Rollei Rolleinar-MC 105mm f/2.8.

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.2

Optical4.5/5

Mechanical4.5/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh4.5/5

Usability4.5/5

Based on 2 reviewers