Used Zeiss 135mm f/2.0 APO-Sonnar T ZE Lens, Canon Mount

SKU: US2022927 MFR: 1999-675
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  • Caps
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Key Features

  • Because this lens is an apochromat, chromatic aberrations (axial chromatic aberrations) are corrected
  • Great low-light shots start
  • Reduce or eliminate spherical aberration & other aberrations
  • Rich vibrant colors are vital to creating a lasting impression
  • Stray light in the lens however would lead to a brightening of the image which is particularly visible in shadow areas
  • Image contrast is lowered
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2014-03-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

ideal lens for quality

Great image quality, rugged build, relatively compact size to fit a bag easily. However, somewhat expensive, heavy, and no autofocus. Not having autofocus (thanks to Nikon/Canon's lack of cooperation) makes this much slower to use. I end up with plenty of blurred images - which also happens to me on all Zeiss lenses I have. But image quality is better and special.

gregohb

2014-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth the price

Near zero CA. Near zero flare. Very sharp wide open. Smooth, clean bokeh. Long, smooth focus. Very solid and heavy. Very nice metal hood. Maybe the second best lens ever, behind the Otus? Worth the money.

WALTER S.

2013-05-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

As are all the Zeiss for Canon lenses, it upgrades my Canon 5D MarkII to a higher grade platform. I sort of feel like I'm using my old Hasselblad again. The lens is heavy, but you would expect it to be as it really is solidly built. Very happy with this very sharp, easy to focus lens.

HOWARD L.

Zeiss 135mm F/2 Specifications

  • Focal length

    135 mm

  • Aperture range

    f/2,0 - f/22

  • Focusing range

    0,80 m (2.62 ft) - infinity

  • Number of elements/groups

    11/8

  • Angular field, diag./horiz./vert.

    18.7deg. / 15.6deg. / 10.5deg.

  • Coverage at close range

    145x96mm / 5.71x3.78"

  • Image ratio at close range

    1:4

  • Filter thread

    M77 x 0.75

  • Camera mounts

    EF Mount (ZE)

  • Dimensions

    ZE: 130mm / 5.11" (with caps)

  • Weight

    ZE: 930g / 32.80oz

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About Zeiss 135mm f/2.0 APO-Sonnar T ZE Lens, Canon Mount

Enjoying the evocative atmosphere of dusk against a dreamlike backdrop - as an inconspicuous observer, the Zeiss 135 mm f/2.0 Apo-Sonnar T* ZE Lens (Canon Mount) lets you experience this unique moment from the distance. Detached from the background, the Apo-Sonnar T* ZE enables an incomparable interplay of soft evening light and radiant colors. Offering the utmost flexibility in a wide diversity of situations, this tele lens can also capture the actor's emotions on the stage from the third row and take breathtaking portrait photos.

The high-speed tele lens excels with its excellent color correction and rendition. Thanks to its large aperture and harmonious bokeh, it is perfect for medium distance portrait photography.

Zeiss 135mm f/2.0 APO-Sonnar T ZE Lens, Canon Mount Features

  • Because this lens is an apochromat, chromatic aberrations (axial chromatic aberrations) are corrected with elements of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion. The chromatic aberrations are therefore significantly below the defined limits
  • Great low-light shots start with a great lens for your DSLR camera. A high-speed lens captures as much light as possible. A lens with a wide maximum aperture offers the best results in difficult lighting conditions
  • The lens design ensures consistent imaging performance throughout the entire focusing range as well as sharpness to the periphery of the image. The asphere's more complex surface profile can reduce or eliminate spherical aberration and also reduce other optical aberrations compared to a simple lens
  • Rich, vibrant colors are vital to creating a lasting impression. Stray light in the lens, however, would lead to a brightening of the image, which is particularly visible in shadow areas. Image contrast is lowered; the image appears dull and bleached
  • Photographers want to guide the observer through the image. Minimal depth of focus is often used as a design element. This keeps the background intentionally blurred to keep the attention of the observer on the main subject
  • The nine diaphragm blades and the resulting, virtually circular aperture on Carl Zeiss SLR lenses are crucial to favorable rendition of highlights in the fore and background

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 180-day warranty. See details.

Key Features

  • Because this lens is an apochromat, chromatic aberrations (axial chromatic aberrations) are corrected
  • Great low-light shots start
  • Reduce or eliminate spherical aberration & other aberrations
  • Rich vibrant colors are vital to creating a lasting impression
  • Stray light in the lens however would lead to a brightening of the image which is particularly visible in shadow areas
  • Image contrast is lowered