Description

The Carl Zeiss Jena MC 29mm f/2.8 is a classic wide-angle manual focus lens produced in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany / DDR) by Carl Zeiss Jena during the 1970s–1980s. This lens is part of the renowned Zeiss Jena lineup and is highly regarded for its excellent optical quality, strong contrast, and classic vintage rendering.
With a 29mm focal length, the lens offers a wide field of view, making it ideal for landscape photography, architecture, street photography, and environmental portraits. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides good low-light performance while maintaining sharpness and depth control.
The lens features multi-coating (MC) to reduce flare and improve color contrast. Built with a solid all-metal construction, it delivers the durable engineering typical of vintage Zeiss lenses.
Thanks to the M42 screw mount, the lens can be used with many classic film cameras such as Praktica, Zenit, and Pentax, and can also be adapted easily to modern digital mirrorless cameras with the appropriate adapter.
This lens is popular among photographers and collectors who appreciate classic Zeiss optics and vintage manual lenses.
Key Features:
29mm wide-angle focal length
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Classic Carl Zeiss Jena optical design
MC (Multi-Coated) optics for improved contrast
Manual focus lens
M42 screw mount
Solid all-metal construction
Ideal for landscape, architecture, and street photography
Country of Origin:
German Democratic Republic (East Germany / DDR)
Manufacturer:
Carl Zeiss Jena
Estimated Production Period:
1970s – 1980s
Condition:
Used condition. Body condition can always be checked in the product photos.
What you see in the first picture is exactly what comes with the lens.