Multi-coated Zeiss Jena telephoto in M42, improved contrast and Zeiss rendering at affordable pricing.
The Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 MC is a telephoto prime for the M42 screw mount from Carl Zeiss Jena (East Germany). MC = multi-coating. A classic East German telephoto prime. M42 mount.
f/3.5 maximum aperture. 135mm focal length (full-frame telephoto portrait prime). MC (multi-coated) T* coating. Manual focus. M42 screw mount.
Carl Zeiss Jena produced lenses in East Germany as part of the post-WWII split of the Zeiss brand. The 135mm f/3.5 MC is a practical portrait telephoto with Zeiss optical quality. Adapts easily to mirrorless via M42 adapter.
On the used market the Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 MC is a quality vintage M42 telephoto. Condition checks: front element for haze, aperture blades, focus ring. M42 screw mount — manual focus. Adapts to mirrorless.