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    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5

    4.0
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 3.4
    Focal Length
    40mm
    Aperture
    f/4.5-16
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    124g
    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 124 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 purchase historyTrending up +5.6%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 5.6% per month across 15 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $168.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $269.00
    All-time low
    $9.00
    Latest sale
    $139.00

    Best deals

    237 of 471 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $168.50 fair value.

    • May 22, 2025$9.00$-159.50 / typical
    • Apr 26, 2025$13.00$-155.50 / typical
    • Aug 11, 2025$13.00$-155.50 / typical
    • May 8, 2025$14.00$-154.50 / typical
    • Aug 17, 2025$14.00$-154.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length40mm
    Aperturef/4.5-16
    Min Focus Distance0.4m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight124g
    Length48mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Hugo Fournier4.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 40mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 124g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 40mm f/4.5?

    Similar lenses include Aremac 35mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Derek Gardner Automatic 35mm f/2.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value3.4/5
    Bokeh4.2/5
    Usability3.6/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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