Name: Contax C/Y Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4
Brand: Contax
Price: 799 USD
Availability: InStock

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One of the finest portrait lense. Amazing drawing style with creamy bokeh wide open. Stopped down it is among the sharpest lenses ever made....read more.

The Contax N Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Lens is a high-quality prime lens designed for the Contax N-mount system. Renowned for its exceptional optical performance, this lens features a fast f/1.4 aperture, making it ideal for portrait photography and low-light conditions. The T* coating ensures superior contrast and color fidelity.

Allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field, perfect for isolating subjects.

Fast f/1.4 Aperture

Minimizes reflections and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy.

T* Coating

Delivers sharp and detailed images with beautiful bokeh.

High-Quality Optics

The Contax Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* is a **prime** lens designed for the **Contax N** mount system, built to cover a **full-frame** image circle. The **f/1.4** maximum aperture makes it a strong option for photographers working in environments where light is limited, or for those who want the subject-background separation that a wide aperture provides at **85mm**. Focusing is flexible, with both **autofocus and manual focus** modes available. The lens features a **72mm** filter thread for use with standard circular filters. At **640g**, the lens has a solid build weight appropriate for a fast prime of this specification. Image stabilization is not included, so handheld shooting in low light will rely on technique and camera support. This is a dedicated **full-frame** prime for photographers already invested in or seeking to shoot within the Contax N system.

Classic Zeiss Planar double-Gaussian optical design with T* anti-reflection coating, delivering the rendering character the Planar formula is known for in portraiture.

85mm f/1.4 Planar T*

Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it compatible with full-frame Contax N mount bodies without vignetting.

Full-Frame Coverage

Allows shooting in low-light conditions and produces strong background separation at wide apertures.

Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture

Built specifically for the Contax N autofocus system, a distinct mount not shared with the earlier Contax/Yashica RTS system.

Contax N Mount

Supports both AF and MF operation, giving the photographer flexibility across different shooting situations.

Autofocus and Manual Focus

Standard 72mm front thread accepts a wide range of circular filters including polarizers and ND filters.

72mm Filter Thread

At 640g, the lens has a substantial, well-balanced feel consistent with its large aperture and optical construction.

640g Solid Build

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Contax N Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Lens

Contax Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* Lens

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One of the finest portrait lense.  Amazing drawing style with creamy bokeh wide open.  Stopped down it is among the sharpest lenses ever made.  Comes with front and rear caps.  Cosmetically it has few signs of use.  Glass is clean of scratches, dust, oil and fungus. Focusing is smooth.

<p>One of the finest portrait lense.  Amazing drawing style with creamy bokeh wide open.  Stopped down it is among the sharpest lenses ever made.  Comes with front and rear caps.  Cosmetically it has few signs of use.  Glass is clean of scratches, dust, oil and fungus. Focusing is smooth.</p>

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Portrait, Studio, Creative Effects
Lens Type	Prime
Format	Full Frame
Zoom/Prime	Prime
Focal Length	85mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.4
Camera System	DSLR
Lens Mount	Contax N
Autofocus	Yes
Focus Type	Auto, Manual
Image Stabilization	None
Filter Thread	72mm
Weight	640g

Contax C/Y Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4

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