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    Carenar 45 mm f/ 2.8
    Carenar 45 mm f/ 2.8

    Carenar 45 mm f/ 2.8

    45mm · f/2.8

    Overview

    The Carenar 45mm f/2.8 is a rebranded Tessar-type lens, likely manufactured in Japan and sold by German retailer Quelle under its Carena line. It is optically sharp in the center with good contrast, but exhibits some softness and chromatic aberration at the edges when used on modern sensors like the Sony NEX-5N. Build quality is typical of budget 1970s lenses: all-metal but lightweight. It suits photographers seeking an inexpensive, compact normal lens for vintage character, though edge performance may disappoint on high-resolution digital cameras.