What is the cheapest used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 in the UK?

The cheapest used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 currently listed is £200.00 at eBay, based on 6 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 for Sale — From £200

£200.00 Low price

£338.20 High price

6 Listings

2 Retailers

2 New this week

1 Reduced

Great for: portrait travel general

Zeiss's compact Contax short tele — the Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8, lightweight manual-focus glass for the C/Y mount.

The Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 was a compact short-telephoto prime for the Contax/Yashica mount, part of the Contax lineup from the mid-1970s. It used the Sonnar design to keep the lens small and light next to the faster 85mm Planars.

This is a manual-focus C/Y-mount lens with an 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. The Sonnar layout allowed a slimmer, lighter body than the fast Planar versions. Additional specifications are omitted where they cannot be verified.

At 85mm f/2.8 the lens suits portraits, travel and general short-telephoto use, offering the flattering perspective of the focal length in a package that is easy to carry. It renders cleanly and remains manageable in size.

Used copies are more affordable than the fast 85mm Planars and offer a lighter alternative. Look for internal haze, fungus and coating wear, confirm smooth focus and clean aperture blades, and check the front element. It adapts to mirrorless with a C/Y adapter.