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Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y

Name: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y
Brand: Carl
SKU: Carl-Zeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-70-210mm-f-3-5-C-Y
Availability: InStock

4.5

(1 reviews)

Optical: 5.0

Mechanical: 5.0

Value: 0.0

Focal Length

70-210mm

Aperture

f/3.5-22

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica)

Weight

1145g

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Great choice mainly for good light conditions

Physical characteristics

186 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 1145 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (70)

Aug 8, 2025$261.00
Jul 23, 2025$226.00
May 26, 2025$288.00
May 26, 2025$290.00
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Dec 30, 2024$276.00
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Auctions (42)

Aug 15, 2026High: $287.00 / Low: $214.99
Jun 15, 2026High: $588.99 / Low: $287.00
May 18, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $287.00
May 10, 2026High: $588.99 / Low: $588.99
Apr 24, 2026High: $169.99 / Low: $169.99
Apr 17, 2026High: $287.00 / Low: $169.99
Mar 18, 2026High: $287.00 / Low: $169.99
Feb 17, 2026High: $287.00 / Low: $169.99
Jan 17, 2026High: $289.99 / Low: $285.99
Dec 19, 2025High: $287.00 / Low: $287.00
Dec 12, 2025High: $289.99 / Low: $289.99
Nov 13, 2025High: $279.99 / Low: $279.99
Oct 15, 2025High: $287.00 / Low: $287.00
Sep 30, 2025High: $234.99 / Low: $234.99
Sep 14, 2025High: $289.99 / Low: $287.00
Aug 31, 2025High: $246.99 / Low: $246.99
Aug 16, 2025High: $304.99 / Low: $243.30
Jul 18, 2025High: $304.99 / Low: $249.00
Jun 25, 2025High: $304.99 / Low: $284.99
Jun 3, 2025High: $375.99 / Low: $239.99
May 9, 2025High: $375.99 / Low: $239.99
Apr 15, 2025High: $375.99 / Low: $239.99
Mar 24, 2025High: $311.60 / Low: $239.99
Feb 25, 2025High: $311.60 / Low: $239.99
Feb 3, 2025High: $311.60 / Low: $250.00
Jan 8, 2025High: $290.99 / Low: $250.00
Dec 29, 2024High: $351.99 / Low: $269.99
Dec 20, 2024High: $299.99 / Low: $290.87
Dec 11, 2024High: $290.99 / Low: $290.87
Dec 7, 2024High: $290.99 / Low: $290.87
Nov 12, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $290.87
Nov 5, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $290.87
Oct 29, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $269.99
Oct 22, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $322.99
Oct 15, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $249.00
Oct 8, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $299.99
Oct 1, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $329.99
Sep 24, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $269.99
Sep 17, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $249.00
Sep 10, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $299.99
Sep 3, 2024High: $399.99 / Low: $329.99
Jul 29, 2024High: $269.99 / Low: $269.99

What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y is a camera lens with 70-210mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 1145g.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length70-210mm

Aperturef/3.5-22

Min Focus Distance1.8m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight1145g

Length186mm

Filter Thread67mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica)

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Zoltán Varga4.5/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y?

What mount is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y compatible with?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y typically sells for around $169.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y a good lens?

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 70-210mm f/3.5 C/Y?

Similar lenses include Albinar ADG MC 80-200mm f/3.9, CARL ZEISS JENA 70-210 f/2.8-4 MC MACRO JENAZOOM II, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 80-200mm f/4 C/Y.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€250.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.5

Optical5.0/5

Mechanical5.0/5

Value0.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability4.0/5

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