What is the cheapest used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 in the UK?

The cheapest used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 currently listed is £200.00 at eBay, based on 4 listings compared across 1 UK retailers.

How many used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 4 used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 listings available across 1 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

Is the used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 going up or down in price?

Over the past week the average used price has held steady at around £288, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 for Sale — From £200

£200.00 Low price

£338.20 High price

4 Listings

1 Retailers

1 Reduced

Great for: portrait travel general

Zeiss's compact Contax short tele — the Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8, lightweight manual-focus glass for the C/Y mount.

The Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 was a compact short-telephoto prime for the Contax/Yashica mount, part of the Contax lineup from the mid-1970s. It used the Sonnar design to keep the lens small and light next to the faster 85mm Planars.

This is a manual-focus C/Y-mount lens with an 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. The Sonnar layout allowed a slimmer, lighter body than the fast Planar versions. Additional specifications are omitted where they cannot be verified.

At 85mm f/2.8 the lens suits portraits, travel and general short-telephoto use, offering the flattering perspective of the focal length in a package that is easy to carry. It renders cleanly and remains manageable in size.

Used copies are more affordable than the fast 85mm Planars and offer a lighter alternative. Look for internal haze, fungus and coating wear, confirm smooth focus and clean aperture blades, and check the front element. It adapts to mirrorless with a C/Y adapter.

Avg £288, steady over 1 week

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Mint Contax Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 85mm f/2.8 MMG C/Y Portrait Lens UK Based eBay

£292.60

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Contax Carl Zeiss T* Sonnar 85mm F2.8 Manual Focus Lens eBay

£338.20

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Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 Lens QBM Mount Rollei Germany Portrait Lens eBay

£200.00

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Used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 price history

Tracking the used Zeiss Sonnar T* 85mm f/2.8 price? Over the past week, the average has held steady at around £288. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £262 and £304 for a used lens.

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