Ultra telephoto

Medium Format SLR

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4

Name: Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4
Brand: Carl
SKU: carl-zeiss-jena-sonnar-300mm-f-4
Availability: InStock

4.2

(2 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.3

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

300mm

Aperture

f/4-45

Mount

Exakta, M42, Pentacon Six

Weight

2200g

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 is a manual focus ultra telephoto lens for medium format slr cameras.

Optical design

Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 19 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

Physical characteristics

Weights 2200 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 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. 224 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 purchase history

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What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4?

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 is a camera lens with 300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/45, for the Exakta, M42, Pentacon Six mount, supporting the Medium Format SLR format, weighing 2200g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length300mm

Aperturef/4-45

Min Focus Distance4m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight2200g

Length224mm

Filter Thread86mm

MountExakta, M42, Pentacon Six

FormatMedium Format SLR

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Reviews

Tom Robert4.0/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4

Tom Robert4.3/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4?

What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 compatible with?

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 uses a Exakta, M42, Pentacon Six mount and supports the Medium Format SLR format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 typically sells for around $46.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 a good lens?

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4?

Similar lenses include Admiral 300mm f/5.5 Auto, Aremac 300mm f /5.5, Asanuma 350mm f/5.5.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€423.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.0

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.3/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability4.3/5

Based on 4 reviewers