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85/2 Zeiss Sonnar for Contarex

The 85/2 Sonnar in chrome finish.

The 85/2 Sonnar in black finish.

This was a fairly popular lens in spite of the fact that it cost $239 in 1968. 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 Zeiss product code for the lens is 11.2404.

Years produced	Quantity produced	Black or chrome	Angle of view	Elements/groups	Filter size
1958-1973	7585	Black or chrome	29 degrees	7/3	B56 and S49