Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y
4.9
(1000 reviews)Optical: 4.5
Mechanical: 4.8
Value: 4.8
Focal Length
28-70mm
Aperture
f/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Mount
C/Y (contax/yashica)
Weight
320g
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y is a manual focus prime zoom lens for full frame cameras.
Physical characteristics
68 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 320 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y purchase history
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What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y?
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 320g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length28-70mm
Aperturef/3.5-4.5 (min f/22)
Min Focus Distance0.5m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight320g
Length68mm
Filter Thread67mm
MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
FormatFull frame
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Now this is the perfect kit lens, hands down. Sharp and crisp images on my a58, it got second life after using it with standart kit lens made from pla5.0/5
Now this is the perfect kit lens, hands down. Sharp and crisp images on my a58, it got second life after using it with standart kit lens made from pla Now this is the perfect kit lens, hands down. Sharp and crisp images on my a58, it got second life after using it with standart kit lens made from plastic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y?
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y is a camera lens with 28-70mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 4.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 320g.
What mount is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y compatible with?
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y typically sells for around $72.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y a good lens?
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 C/Y has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 1000 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 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, Kiron 28-85mm f/2.8-3.8 Macro.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€249.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.0
Optical4.5/5
Mechanical4.8/5
Value4.8/5
Based on 2 reviewers