=====ZEISS ZE Distagon Classic 18mm f/3.5 ===== 
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==== Summary ====
==== Tech Specs ====
| Manufacturer    |ZEISS|
| Series          |ZE|
| Model           |Distagon Classic|
| Focal Length    |18mm|
| Max Aperture    |f/3.5|
| Min Aperture    |f/22|
| Format          |Full Frame|
| Image Circle    |43mm|
| Minimum Focus   |12 in.|
| Focus Rotation  |-|
| Iris Blades     |9|
| Optical Design  |13/11|
| Squeeze         |none|
| Front Diameter  |86.4mm|
| Filter Thread   |82mm|
| Focus/Zoom Rod  |-|
| Native Mount    |EF|
| Data Protocol   |CPU|
| Length          |2.3 in.|
| Weight          |467 g|
| Body Telescope  |none|
| Body Material   |Aluminum|
| Focus Drive     |Manual|
| Iris Drive      |Manual|
| Zoom Drive      |n/a|
==== History ====
Country of Origin: Germany \\
Release Date: - \\
Launch Price: - \\
Design Revisions:\\

==== Service ====
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Known Issues: \\
<wrap note>**Discontinued** 2024 by ZEISS. Repairs and replacement parts may be limited or unavailable. \\
Ask sales about suggested alternative lenses.</wrap>\\
Service Manual: [[staff:servicedb:ZeissZE|Disassembly/Re-assembly]] \\
ZEISS element compatibility: [[staff:servicedb:zeisselcompatibility|FE/RE Compatibility]] \\

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Full CLA: **4-6 hrs.** if necessary\\
<wrap note>Due to electronics in lens, we typically do not service these beyond simple adjustments.\\
Forward lens to ZEISS KY for more in dept repairs and replacement parts. </wrap>\\
replace glass: **1 hr.** for front/rear elements\\
<wrap note>Element compatibility: most use same glass as CP.2. See diagram for confirmation.</wrap>\\
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