The Contax Carl Zeiss Sonnar 90mm F2.8 T* employs a Sonnar-derived optical formula, a design lineage originating from Zeiss's classic Sonnar lenses first developed in the 1930s, adapted here for the Contax G autofocus rangefinder system. The T* multi-coating, Zeiss's proprietary anti-reflective treatment, is applied to reduce flare and ghosting while improving contrast and color fidelity. Designed exclusively for the Contax G1 and G2 autofocus rangefinder cameras, this 90mm moderate telephoto lens was engineered as the system's dedicated portrait optic, complementing the shorter 28mm, 35mm, and 45mm G-mount lenses in the lineup. Its 90mm focal length on 35mm film format provides a natural telephoto perspective suited to headshots and tight portraiture. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the.