{"product_id":"contax-c-y-zeiss-tessar-45-2-8-pancake-regular","title":"Carl Zeiss Tessar T* 45mm, Pancake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Carl Zeiss Tessar T 45mm f\/2.8* (C\/Y Mount) is a remarkably compact pancake prime made for the Contax\/Yashica 35mm SLR system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 45mm, it sits just slightly wider than the traditional 50mm standard lens, giving you a natural perspective that's easy to use for everyday photography, street shooting, travel and general walkaround work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe real appeal here is its size. At roughly \u003cstrong\u003e18mm long and around 90g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it turns a compatible Contax or Yashica SLR into a much smaller setup than you'd normally expect from a 35mm interchangeable-lens camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside is the classic \u003cstrong\u003eTessar optical formula of four elements in three groups\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with Zeiss's T* multi-coating. It's a simple, compact design that fits the character of the lens perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor someone who enjoys slowing down, manually focusing and carrying as little as possible, this is a particularly interesting little Zeiss lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkaround shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm film photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact camera setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual-focus photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContax\/Yashica users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted mirrorless photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Zeiss collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e45mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a very natural-looking perspective on 35mm film or a full-frame digital camera. It's close to the familiar 50mm field of view, but just a little wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2.8 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't designed to compete with a fast f\/1.4 or f\/1.7 standard prime. The trade-off is an unusually small lens that's easy to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFocusing is entirely manual, with a closest focusing distance of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's not intended for close-up or macro work, but works well for general everyday subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt around \u003cstrong\u003e90g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's also by far the lightest of the three C\/Y Zeiss lenses we've just worked through. If compactness is the priority, that's the point of this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701206695990,"sku":"1559310","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Contax_-2.8-45mm-prime-1.png?v=1790141866","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/contax-c-y-zeiss-tessar-45-2-8-pancake-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}