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Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
100 mm

At a Glance

The Sonnar 2/85 is a short telephoto prime for Leica M and full frame. Its f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light. Focusing is manual, down to 1 m, and the weight is 500 g. Portraits are the obvious use.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
6
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZMLeica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPHVoigtländer APO-Ultron 90mm f/2Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2
Focal length85 mm90 mm90 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2.2
Weight500 g500 g340 g500 g
Filter diameter58 mm55 mm52 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm100 cm90 cm100 cm
Length100 mm78 mm63.3 mm90 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM weighs 500 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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