Zeiss-Opton West for Contax Triotar 4/85mm red T lens - in fine full working condition, clean glass, with matching front/rear caps
The Zeiss-Opton Contax Triotar 85mm f/4 is a classic short telephoto lens produced in the early postwar period for the Contax rangefinder system. Designed by Carl Zeiss in West Germany, the Triotar is a simple but elegant triplet design (3 elements in 3 groups), delivering a distinctive rendering that has earned it a following among collectors and photographers alike.
One of its standout identifiers is the red “T” coating mark, denoting the application of Zeiss’s advanced anti-reflection coating. This innovation improved contrast, flare resistance, and color fidelity—especially important in an era when lens coatings were still relatively new.
Today, the Zeiss-Opton Triotar 85mm f/4 Red T is appreciated both as a collectible artifact of postwar optical engineering and as a creative tool for photographers seeking a vintage rendering style with Zeiss Pedigree.
