What is the cheapest used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 in the UK?

The cheapest used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 currently listed is £312.70 at eBay, based on 3 listings compared across 1 UK retailers.

How many used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 listings available across 1 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Is the used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 going up or down in price?

Over the past week the average used price has held steady at around £460, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 for Sale — From £313

£312.70 Low price

£532.94 High price

3 Listings

1 Retailers

Great for: portrait low light general

Zeiss's classic Contax portrait prime — the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4, fast manual-focus glass for the C/Y mount.

The Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 was the fast short-telephoto portrait prime for the Contax/Yashica mount, part of the Contax system from the mid-1970s and one of its most admired lenses. It became a benchmark portrait optic for the mount.

This is a manual-focus C/Y-mount lens with an 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. The Planar design and T* coating targeted contrast and colour while the bright aperture enabled shallow depth of field. Further figures are omitted where they cannot be confirmed.

The 85mm f/1.4 is a classic portrait combination, giving flattering perspective and a soft background separation that photographers seek out for people work. Its rendering wide open is central to its lasting reputation.

This is a popular and valued lens that holds strong prices on the used market. Check for haze, fungus and coating scratches, confirm smooth focus and dry, responsive aperture blades, and inspect the large front element. A C/Y adapter allows mirrorless use.

Avg £460, steady over 1 week

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Contax Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm F/1.4 Lens C/Y Mount AEG eBay

£312.70

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Contax Carl Zeiss 85mm F1.4 Planar T* MMJ C/Y Mount Portrait Lens - UK Dealer eBay

£459.99

eBay

Contax Carl Zeiss 85mm F1.4 Planar T* MMJ C/Y Mount Portrait Lens - West Germany eBay

£532.94

eBay

Used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 price history

Tracking the used Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 price? Over the past week, the average has held steady at around £460. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £386 and £496 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 25 Jul – 4 Aug 2026.