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    Carl Zeiss Mirotar 1000 mm f/ 5.6 C/Y
    Carl Zeiss Mirotar 1000 mm f/ 5.6 C/Y

    Carl Zeiss Mirotar 1000 mm f/ 5.6 C/Y

    1000mm · f/5.6

    Overview

    The Carl Zeiss Mirotar 1000mm f/5.6 C/Y is an extremely rare mirror lens, with only about 60 units ever made. It is a catadioptric design (Richter-Slevogt system) intended for extreme long-distance photography and astronomy. The lens is very heavy and requires a sturdy mount. It is a collector's item, with prices ranging from around €4,500 for the earlier Jena version to about €20,000 for the West German version. No optical performance or handling details are provided in the excerpts.