Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM
Carl Sep 2008
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Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It weighs 310 g, and was released in 2008. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street. The optical design incorporates 5 elements in 3 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4
Aperture
85mm
Focal
310 g
Weight
Sep 2008
Released
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Good for portrait
Street
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
5 elements in 3 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.9 m (35.43 inches)
Filter size
43 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Dimensions
54 x 70 mm
Weight
310 g (10.93 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Portrait, Street

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.6% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 85 mm f/4 ZM
Kerteminde Havn / Kerteminde Harbor
01 Kerteminde Havn / Kerteminde Harbor by Dirk Böhling
RV6A-2
02 RV6A-2 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
RV6A
03 RV6A by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
RV8-2
04 RV8-2 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Honda ST70
05 Honda ST70 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
RV8
06 RV8 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Nuvens e Lua
07 Nuvens e Lua by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Detalhes PV-2
08 Detalhes PV-2 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
NC750x
09 NC750x by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
NC750x
10 NC750x by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Detalhes PV-4
11 Detalhes PV-4 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Detalhes PV-3
12 Detalhes PV-3 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
#motobilidade
13 #motobilidade by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Zeiss primeiros testes-19
14 Zeiss primeiros testes-19 by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Type R
15 Type R by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Type R
16 Type R by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Bicicleta
17 Bicicleta by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Ford KA
18 Ford KA by Victor Márcio - SNPA.PHOTOS
Haustenbeck Senne
19 Haustenbeck Senne by Dirk Böhling
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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