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Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/4
Weight
310 g
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
95 mm
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At a Glance

This 85 mm short telephoto for Leica M and full frame has a maximum aperture of f/4. It is built from 5 elements in 3 groups and weighs 310 g. Focusing is manual, down to 0.9 m. The focal length suits portraits.

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/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
3
Weight
310 g (0.68 lb)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)
Diameter
54 mm (2.13 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 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 Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM compared

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

LensCarl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZMLeica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 90mm f/4 Close FocusVenus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
Focal length85 mm90 mm90 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/4f/4f/4f/5.6
Weight310 g230 g235 g289 g
Filter diameter43 mm39 mm43 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm80 cm50 cm16.3 cm
Length95 mm59 mm54.8 mm81 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 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 Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM weighs 310 g. It is 95 mm long with a diameter of 54 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM takes 43 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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