Vintage Lenses
    ExaktaM42Pentacon Six
    Ultra telephoto
    Medium Format SLR

    Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4

    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

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

    Physical characteristics

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

    Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 300mm f/4 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 52 months of tracked sales — pay around the $213.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $213.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $321.75
    All-time low
    $46.00
    Latest sale
    $216.00

    Best deals

    67 of 133 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $213.00 fair value.

    • Jul 9, 2024$46.00$-167.00 / typical
    • Jul 9, 2024$47.00$-166.00 / typical
    • Jul 9, 2024$48.00$-165.00 / typical
    • Jun 20, 2024$50.00$-163.00 / typical
    • Jun 20, 2024$51.00$-162.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    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

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

    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.

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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

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