Carl Zeiss Jena Olympia Sonnar T 180 mm f/ 2.8 Lens

This lens was developed by Carl Zeiss for the Olympic Games of 1936 which took place in Berlin (hence the name «Olympia») as a lens for shooting sport competitions. But the real glory lens earned as a portrait lens.

 

Since 1938 it was being manufactured with a single layer coating.

In 1945, after the Second World War big amount of the Sonnar 180 lenses was transferred to the Soviet Union as reparations. In the Soviet Union on the basis of original optical design of Sonnar 180mm Jupiter 6 lens was produced.

Optical design of Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180/2.8 became the base for a large number of lens variations with different brands.

Now the original Carl Zeiss Jena Olympia Sonnar T 180 mm f / 2.8 is a very rare lens cause only about 800pcs. of this lens were ever manufactured.

The lens has a high resolution and good contrast. It produce a "live" image with 3D-effect. Also lens shows a good color reproduction and nice bokeh.

 At F2.8 lens applies a small vignetting to the picture.

Carl Zeiss Jena Olympia Sonnar T 180 mm f / 2.8 is a perfect portrait lens and good for a creative photography in various genres.

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