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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y

Name: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y
Brand: Carl
SKU: Carl-Zeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-35-70mm-f-3-4-C-Y
Availability: InStock

4.9

(1 reviews)

Optical: 5.0

Mechanical: 5.0

Value: 4.6

Focal Length

35-70mm

Aperture

f/3.3-22

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica)

Weight

475g

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 475 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y purchase history

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What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y is a camera lens with 35-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.3/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 475g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length35-70mm

Aperturef/3.3-22

Min Focus Distance0.7m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight475g

Length80.5mm

Filter Thread67mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica)

FormatFull frame

Similar Lenses

Tokina AT-X 35-70mm f/2.8

~$100

4.8/5

Cheaper ($62) and similar rating (4.8)

Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom

~$36

Cheaper ($22)

Yashica ML 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

~$79

5.0/5

Cheaper ($66) and better rating (5)

Reviews

Isabella Martinez4.9/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y?

What mount is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y compatible with?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y typically sells for around $87.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y a good lens?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y?

Similar lenses include Tokina AT-X 35-70mm f/2.8, Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.9-4.8 MC Macro Focusing Zoom, Yashica ML 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€245.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.9

Optical5.0/5

Mechanical5.0/5

Value4.6/5

Bokeh5.0/5

Usability5.0/5

Based on 4 reviewers