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    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8

    3.9
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.6
    Mechanical: 4.2
    Value: 4.4
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    Exakta
    Weight
    290g
    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 14 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

    Physical characteristics

    40 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 290 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 30.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 30 months of tracked sales — pay around the $61.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $61.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $84.25
    All-time low
    $3.00
    Latest sale
    $34.00

    Best deals

    555 of 1108 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $61.00 fair value.

    • Mar 30, 2025$3.00$-58.00 / typical
    • Jul 28, 2025$6.00$-55.00 / typical
    • Jun 1, 2024$9.00$-52.00 / typical
    • Jul 16, 2024$9.00$-52.00 / typical
    • Jun 1, 2024$10.00$-51.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight290g
    Length40mm
    Filter Thread30.5mm
    MountExakta
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Riley Miller3.9/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the Exakta mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 290g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 uses a Exakta mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $3.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 3.9/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include A. Schacht Ulm Edixa-S-Travelon 50mm f/1.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 (non-preset), Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/2.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.9
    Optical3.6/5
    Mechanical4.2/5
    Value4.4/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability3.4/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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