Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Sonnar 3,5/135 Review


Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Sonnar 3,5/135 is a telephoto lens for 35mm cameras. The lens is an improved modification of the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 135mm f4. It differs from its predecessor, smaller in size and speed and "Zebra" barrel design. Produced for M42 and bayonet Exacta.
My copy is released between 1970 and 1975, as evidenced by the serial number 9432400. Has single coating. The optical design — classic Sonnar, 4 elements in 3 groups. I mount it on a Nikon D3100 camera with adapter M42-Nikon, while focusing is possible at a distance of 8 meters. That ASP/C camera allows you to take a half-length portrait. To achieve infinity, the lens needs to adapt.
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Sonnar 3,5/135 Specs
Focal length: 135mm
Aperture: f/ 3.5 — f/ 22
Weight (gr): 430
Length (mm): 90
Filter Ø (mm.): 58
Aperture blades: 8
Min. focus distance (m.): 0.25
Sonnar 3,5/135 Handling and Mechanics
The lens has an interesting constructive difference from modern ones. The black metal barrel, focusing ring is not rubberized; instead front part of the barrel has a thin ring, "Zebra," which can be focusing.
The same ring on aperture control. On the camera, it looks stylish, yet modern design comfortable and convenient.
Focusing
As mentioned above, the lens has a focusing ring, "Zebra." Even though it is narrow, focusing is convenient. The helicoid rotates at 320 degrees, so you can easily catch the sharpness.
Wherein the front element extends 2.5 cm.
The front element is not rotating.
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Sonnar 3,5/135 Sample Photos
I took all photos on Nikon D3100. RAW export without postprocessing.
Sonnar 3,5/135 Sharpness
On wide-open lens have good performance. Sharpness is good. Further, all photos are made on the wide-open aperture.
Sonnar 3,5/135 Character and Bokeh
Lens character really likes, air picture typical for Zeiss Sonnar optical design.
Pleasant bokeh.
Sonnar 3,5/135 Contrast and Color Render
The lens has good contrast. Stable to a strong side light.
Backlight still afraid.
Example backlit from window But even in backlit behaves with dignity, turning into a kind of artistic flare charm. I did not feel uncomfortable having to shoot them in the sun.
Personal experience
I write this review after only 2 weeks of use. My copy substantially seedy: under the front of the lens, there is a small fungus, the diaphragm sticks, carving a filter murdered, body-worn.
But despite all this, the lens shows good results. It is convenient to shoot, the photos are wonderful.
It Will be free time, and I will repair it and adapt it for Nikon F.
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