Overview

The Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 is a well-built, all-metal medium format lens with smooth aperture and focusing rings. It delivers excellent Zeiss contrast and warm color rendition. However, used copies may have dust inside or uneven focusing requiring regreasing. Its 44mm equivalent field of view is versatile for everyday use. It suits photographers comfortable with manual operation who value classic rendering on film or mirrorless digital cameras.