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Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 5,8cm f/2 Black Lens Review

09/09/2006
Little brother of legendary Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 75mm f/1.5.Small size not very good looking lens, but it has amazing picture quality, this lens is older and better than alu finish lens and much more rare.

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Fact Sheet


Vendor name
Carl Zeiss Jena
Type name
Biotar
Product year
1946-1960

Focal min (mm)
58
Focal max (mm)
58
Focus min(cm)
50

Aperture max
2
Aperture min
16
Lens size (mm)
60×40

Elements
6 in 4 groups
Diaphragm Action
pre-set,manual,auto
Weight (g)
210

Filter size (mm)
40.5
Angular Field
41
Body mount
Exa,M42

2 Comments

  1. INcorrect filter size listed! Measure diameter is 40.5mm, Don

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