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Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135/1.8 ZA
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Lens tech data for Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135/1.8 ZA

	General

	Name	*Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 135/1.8 ZA**
	Mount type	A-mount
	Release year	2006
	Status	current
	Manufacturer's order code	SAL135F18Z
	Aperture
	Minimum aperture	22
	Aperture blades	9, circular
	Optical construction
	Elements/groups	11/8
	Minimum focus distance?	72 cm
	Maximum magnification	1:4 (0.25×)
	Focus design?	internal
	Features
	AF drive	in-body motor
	D function	yes
	Lens buttons	1
	Focus range limiter	–
	Tripod mount	–
	Other features	distance scale
	Dimensions and weight
	Minimum length [mm]?	114.5
	Maximum length [mm]?	114.5
	Maximum diameter [mm]?	88.0
	Filter diameter [mm]/type	77/front
	Weight [g] nominal/net/gross?	995/995/1190
	Hood
	Hood mount	bayonet
	Hood shape	round
	Hood part number	ALC-SH0003
	Movements
	Filter rotates when focusing	no
	Length changes when focusing	no
	Focus ring rotates in AF mode	no
	Construction and accessories
	Color	black
	Weather sealing	no
	Mount material	steel
	Standard accessories	front cap, rear cap, hood, pouch
	Optional accessories	–
	Misc
	Lens ID	47
	Comments	–
	Reviews	Andrew Alexander on SLRGear.com, Klaus Schroiff on photozone.de, Kurt Munger, Margaret Brown on PhotoReview Australia
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