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    Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180 mm f/ 2.8
    Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180 mm f/ 2.8

    Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180 mm f/ 2.8

    180mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Carl Zeiss Jena MC Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 is a vintage medium-format lens renowned for its optical quality. It is crisp sharp from wide open and produces beautiful color rendering and creamy bokeh. The lens is built like a tank with all-metal construction, but is large and heavy at 1350g; the multicoated version is considered the highest quality. It suits portrait photographers who appreciate manual operation and can handle its weight and size, but its all-manual nature may deter some.