Legendary Contax Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2 anniversary edition, benchmark portrait rendering prized by collectors and photographers.
The Contax Carl Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2 60 Year Anniversary Edition is one of the most celebrated portrait lenses ever produced, a special edition of the legendary Contax/Yashica mount Sonnar 135mm f/2 released to commemorate Zeiss's optical heritage. The f/2 aperture at 135mm creates extraordinarily shallow depth of field.
The Carl Zeiss Sonnar optical design delivers images of breathtaking quality — razor-sharp in the focus plane with buttery smooth bokeh transitions that define the ideal portrait rendering. The 135mm f/2 combination creates depth of field so thin that it isolates subjects from their environment with a three-dimensional quality no shorter lens can replicate.
Build quality is special edition premium with distinctive cosmetic touches commemorating the 60th anniversary. The Contax/Yashica mount provides compatibility with Contax RTS-series bodies, and the lens adapts beautifully to modern mirrorless cameras where its legendary rendering character can be fully appreciated on digital sensors.
The Contax Sonnar 135mm f/2 is one of the most sought-after and expensive adapted vintage lenses on the used market. The special 60 Year Edition commands additional collector premium, and the optical performance remains a benchmark against which modern portrait lenses are measured.