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135/4 Zeiss Sonnar for Contarex
The 135/4 Sonnar in chrome and black finishes.
Excepting the 50/2 Planar standard lens, no other lens for the Contarex system sold in greater numbers
than the 135/4 Sonnar. It was basically the same successful design introduced for the Contax I in the
1930's, and it remained in production during the entire length of Contarex availablity.
The 135/4 Sonnar in chrome and black finishes.
The Zeiss product code for the lens is 11.2405.
Years produced | Quantity produced | Black or chrome | Angle of view | Elements/groups | Filter size |
1958-1973 | 15,365 | Black or chrome | 18 degrees | 4/3 | B56 and S49 |