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    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y

    4.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    40-80mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    660g
    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

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

    Physical characteristics

    87 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 660 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y purchase historyTrending up +2.2%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.2% per month across 15 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $177.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $250.75
    All-time low
    $39.00
    Latest sale
    $107.00

    Best deals

    108 of 216 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $177.00 fair value.

    • Jun 6, 2025$39.00$-138.00 / typical
    • Mar 14, 2025$59.00$-118.00 / typical
    • Mar 14, 2025$60.00$-117.00 / typical
    • Mar 14, 2025$61.00$-116.00 / typical
    • Mar 13, 2025$64.00$-113.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length40-80mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance1.2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight660g
    Length87mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Antonio Ramirez4.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y?

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y is a camera lens with 40-80mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 660g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y typically sells for around $39.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 40-80mm f/3.5 C/Y?

    Similar lenses include Angenieux 35-70mm f/2.5-3.3, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 35-70mm f/3.4 C/Y, Soligor 35-70mm f/2.5-3.5 MC Zoom-Auto.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.6
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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