Producer: Carl Zeiss Jena (DDR)
Model: Sonnar - (two versions: "Zebra" and MC - Multi Coated)
Focal length: 300mm
Max. aperture: f/4
Min. aperture: f/45
Aperture blades: 7
Min. focus distance: 4m
Filter diameter: 86mm
Weight: 1550g (MC), 2070g (Zebra)
Length: 204mm (MC), 224mm (Zebra)
There were two design versions according to information on this site: http://www.pentaconsix.com/zeissdes.htm
The lens design was recalculated in 1963 and then again in 1974 - finally resulting in 520g lighter and 20mm shorter Multi Coatad version that I posses.
I can recommend this lens: Yes |
Price: $145.00
| Rating: 10
Pros:
Very good image quality: color redintion, sharpness, contrast, bokeh. FF and 6x6 ready.
Cons:
Size and weight must be taken under consideration but with this kind of lens this is just a factnot a con.
Another classic lens from Carl Zeiss: SONNAR 300mm f/4.
Thanks to it's newer design it weights "only" 50% more than SMC-K 300mm f/4 - not 100% more as with old design "Zebra" type.
The lens can be used handheld. Due to it's weight, it is very stable, so shutter speeds of 1/30 - 1/50 are not a problem at all (thanks to SR).
Lens is fully usable wide open, from f/5,6 on it is VERY sharp. I didn't have any problem to get crisp images few minutes after I first tried it.
Colours are warm and saturated, bokeh very natural and pleasing. Crisp sharpness of the main subject and subtle tonal transition (due to simple Sonnar design) together with great bokeh creates great 3D effect.
The lens handles like a Takumar with working aperture metering on Program - which is what I like very much.
Pentacon Six/Pentax adapter is a must, big screw-in sunshade is included in a set (same size as CZJ Sonnar 180mm f/2,8).
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