AUS JENA S 180mm f/2.8

aus JENA S 180mm f/2.8 

The aus JENA S 180mm f/2.8, serial number 7205755, is a large-aperture telephoto prime lens made in East Germany, most likely by Carl Zeiss Jena, marketed under the "aus JENA" export branding. This lens is known for its excellent build quality, creamy bokeh, and sharp rendering, especially when stopped down.

Depending on the exact version, this lens was typically produced in either M42 screw mount or Pentacon Six medium format mount. Please confirm the mount type for precise compatibility.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 180mm – ideal for portraits, nature, and compressed compositions

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 – very fast for a telephoto lens of this range

• Mount: Most likely M42 screw mount (or possibly Pentacon Six)

• Focus Type: Manual focus

• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22

• Aperture Blades: Typically 15 – known for beautiful, rounded bokeh

• Construction: All-metal body with large focusing ring

• Optical Coating: Single-coated or early multi-coating depending on version

• Filter Thread: Usually 77mm

• Weight: Approx. 900g–1.2kg

What’s Included

• aus JENA S 180mm f/2.8 lens (Serial No. 7205755)

Condition

Used – Good condition

• Optics: Clean glass with no haze, fungus, or separation; minor internal dust is typical

• Focus Ring: Smooth and precise

• Aperture: Blades clean and oil-free, stop down accurately

• Cosmetics: Some signs of use on the barrel; engravings are clear and legible