Overview

The Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 T 1Q is a vintage medium format lens built like a tank with metal construction, smooth aperture and focusing rings. Optically, it delivers excellent contrast and warm, amazing colors, performing well even at higher ISOs. Weaknesses are not highlighted in the excerpts, but the lens is fully manual and requires adaptation for mirrorless cameras. It suits photographers willing to work manually for distinctive Zeiss rendering on modern digital bodies.