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    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0

    4.1
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.8
    Mechanical: 4.6
    Value: 16.0
    Focal Length
    135mm
    Aperture
    f/4-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax/Yashica, Exakta, M39, M42, Pentaflex 16, Praktica B-System
    Weight
    279g
    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 15 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    130 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 279 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 32 months of tracked sales — pay around the $156.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $156.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $278.00
    All-time low
    $18.00
    Latest sale
    $76.00

    Best deals

    707 of 1396 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $156.00 fair value.

    • Nov 17, 2024$18.00$-138.00 / typical
    • Feb 16, 2025$18.00$-138.00 / typical
    • Oct 21, 2024$19.00$-137.00 / typical
    • Nov 5, 2024$19.00$-137.00 / typical
    • Mar 5, 2025$19.00$-137.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length135mm
    Aperturef/4-22
    Min Focus Distance1.2m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight279g
    Length130mm
    Filter Thread40.5mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Contax/Yashica, Exakta, M39, M42, Pentaflex 16, Praktica B-System
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Takumi Shimizu4.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0

    Takumi Shimizu4.3/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 is a camera lens with 135mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax/Yashica, Exakta, M39, M42, Pentaflex 16, Praktica B-System mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 279g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Contax/Yashica, Exakta, M39, M42, Pentaflex 16, Praktica B-System mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 typically sells for around $18.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0 has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135mm f/4.0?

    Similar lenses include Amicam 135mm f/2.8 Multi-Coated 135T, Astron 135mm f/2.8, Derek Gardner 135mm f/2.8 Automatic.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical3.8/5
    Mechanical4.6/5
    Value16.0/5
    Bokeh17.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 16 reviewers

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