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Carl Zeiss Jena MF 35-70 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 MC Macro Jenazoom
35–70mm · f/3.5–4.5
Overview
The Carl Zeiss Jena MF 35-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 MC Macro Jenazoom offers good center sharpness but soft corners, especially at wider apertures (OpticalLimits). Build quality is solid with a metal barrel and smooth focus ring, though the zoom action is stiff (OpticalLimits). Chromatic aberration and distortion are well-controlled, but flare resistance is mediocre (OpticalLimits). It suits macro enthusiasts on a budget who value close-focus capability and don't mind manual focus (OpticalLimits).