Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm/2.8

[miran]

There are a few generetaions of 35mm Fleks with different max aperture, different coatings, different body. This is the f/2.8 version, zebra style body and no MC. This lens is best used used for closeups (MFD down to about 18cm!), less good but still usable for landscapes. Prone to flare and loss of contrast when turned into the light but a deep hood usually solves this.

 

A few old samples from my album:

 

NEX5_0002_7005 by Miran Amon, on Flickr

 

100_NEX5_0003_0122 by Miran Amon, on Flickr

 

NEX5_0001_2669 by Miran Amon, on Flickr

 

I know this is a popular vintage lens and there are plenty around so show your photos.

[Nordentro]

This is a well known performer and your samples shows very good photographic skills, lovely

[miran]

Btw, a shot of the actual lens itself:

 

Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm/2.8 by Miran Amon, on Flickr

 

It's a little beat up but glass is in perfect condition.

[blackfeather]

gorgeous!

[Gilgenberg]

wonderful pictures!

i have the 35mm 2.4 and loved it on the NEX-7

it is a great lens for close ups!

better on APS-C than for FF

[WeaselX100]

wonderful pictures!

i have the 35mm 2.4 and loved it on the NEX-7

it is a great lens for close ups!

better on APS-C than for FF

 

Why better for APS-C?