The Zeiss Planar 3.5/35mm lens for Contax is a highly regarded wide-angle prime lens that delivers exceptional image quality with outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color rendition. Known for its precision engineering, the Planar 35mm f/3.5 offers a classic Zeiss optical design, providing images with rich details and a distinct, pleasing bokeh. The lens features a solid, durable metal construction, ensuring reliability and a tactile, smooth focus mechanism.
This lens is well-suited for landscape, street photography, and general use, where the combination of its wide field of view and compact size makes it an ideal choice for capturing a wide variety of subjects. Despite its modest maximum aperture of f/3.5, it performs excellently in a range of lighting conditions, especially with the characteristic sharpness and minimal distortion that Zeiss lenses are known for. The Planar 3.5/35mm is compatible with Contax's manual focus film and digital SLR cameras, making it a sought-after lens for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
