Zeiss f/4 85mm Tele-Tessar T* ZM Mount Lens (Black)

The Zeiss f/4 85mm Tele-Tessar T* ZM Mount Lens (Silver) is a high power lens with a large aperture. The lens is virtually distortion free and is adjusted to the field of curvature as well as to all other defects in color. With an incredibly small camera-to-subject distance of only 0.9 meters it delivers brilliant pictures at any distance. The all-metal mount and the robust construction turn it into a universal tele lens, even under extremely rough conditions. This is a powerful lens for shooting a subject from a distance.

ZEISS T anti-reflective coating

Anti-reflective coating on all surfaces and an advanced optical design ensure crisp clear images in even the toughest lighting situations. The anti-reflective coating is applied to the lens surfaces by the vapour deposition of extremely thin, transparent layers on the glass. In this process, special substances are dispersed with extremely high energy in a high-vacuum environment and are subsequently deposited on the glass surfaces, one after another, as layers with precisely controlled thicknesses to achieve the desired reduction of reflective properties.

Minimized Focus Shift

ZEISS T ZM-mount lenses minimize focus shift with aperture. This dramatically improves the accuracy of the rangefinder-defined focus. While the precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure.

Smooth, precise focusing

Manually focusing a lens means controlling the image result from your fingertips. A good ergonomic design makes all the difference. focusing ring on ZEISS lenses have an ergonomic finger rest is perfect for fast, precise focusing. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder. The high-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without play, this allows it easier to intuitively adjust to the focal plane.

Ideal aperture properties

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 ZM lenses feature ten aperture blades. The almost circular aperture helps to create a particularly harmonious effect in the out-of-focus areas of the picture (bokeh).

Robust design

The mount and control elements of all ZM lenses are made of metal and are designed for decades of intensive use. The high-quality craftsmanship of the all-metal mounts, the easy-to-grip metal focus and aperture ring and the robust front bayonet and filter threads ensure an amazing photographic experience.