Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8
4.9
(1 reviews)Optical: 4.7
Mechanical: 5.0
Value: 5.0
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.8-16
Mount
Rollei 35mm
Weight
185g
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
47 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 185 grams so convinient to carry.Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (79)
- Aug 2, 2025$101.00
- Aug 1, 2025$74.00
- Jul 24, 2025$91.00
- Jun 25, 2025$139.00
- Jun 25, 2025$142.00
- Jun 1, 2025$48.00
- Jun 1, 2025$49.00
- Jun 1, 2025$47.00
- May 23, 2025$169.00
- May 23, 2025$173.00
- May 23, 2025$166.00
- May 18, 2025$97.00
- May 18, 2025$94.00
- May 18, 2025$95.00
- Mar 16, 2025$44.00
- Mar 16, 2025$45.00
- Mar 16, 2025$46.00
- Mar 13, 2025$416.00
- Mar 13, 2025$403.00
- Mar 13, 2025$397.00
- Mar 13, 2025$407.00
- Jan 3, 2025$66.00
- Jan 3, 2025$67.00
- Jan 3, 2025$68.00
- Dec 31, 2024$81.00
- Dec 31, 2024$82.00
- Dec 31, 2024$84.00
- Dec 31, 2024$77.00
- Dec 9, 2024$149.00
- Dec 9, 2024$150.00
- Dec 9, 2024$152.00
- Dec 9, 2024$153.00
- Dec 9, 2024$155.00
- Nov 1, 2024$59.00
- Nov 1, 2024$60.00
- Nov 1, 2024$61.00
- Nov 1, 2024$62.00
- Sep 27, 2024$72.00
- Sep 27, 2024$73.00
- Sep 27, 2024$74.00
- Sep 27, 2024$75.00
- Sep 16, 2024$44.00
- Sep 16, 2024$45.00
- Sep 16, 2024$46.00
- Sep 16, 2024$47.00
- Sep 16, 2024$48.00
- Sep 9, 2024$97.00
- Sep 9, 2024$98.00
- Sep 9, 2024$99.00
- Sep 9, 2024$100.00
- Sep 9, 2024$101.00
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- Aug 21, 2024$128.00
- Aug 21, 2024$129.00
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- Aug 21, 2024$124.00
- Aug 21, 2024$125.00
- Aug 21, 2024$127.00
- Aug 6, 2024$56.00
- Aug 6, 2024$57.00
- Aug 6, 2024$54.00
- Aug 6, 2024$55.00
- Jul 7, 2024$133.00
- Jul 7, 2024$134.00
- Jul 7, 2024$135.00
- Jul 6, 2024$51.00
- Jun 28, 2024$88.00
- Jun 28, 2024$89.00
- Jun 28, 2024$87.00
- Jun 3, 2024$64.00
- Jun 3, 2024$63.00
- May 12, 2024$149.00
- May 12, 2024$150.00
- May 10, 2024$124.00
- May 10, 2024$125.00
Auctions (66)
- Aug 13, 2026High: $181.18 / Low: $85.00
- Jun 18, 2026High: $239.61 / Low: $116.73
- Jun 11, 2026High: $183.51 / Low: $183.51
- Jun 2, 2026High: $190.00 / Low: $130.49
- May 20, 2026High: $243.00 / Low: $243.00
- May 13, 2026High: $120.00 / Low: $118.61
- May 6, 2026High: $190.00 / Low: $149.29
- Apr 27, 2026High: $899.00 / Low: $199.96
- Apr 20, 2026High: $243.20 / Low: $243.20
- Apr 12, 2026High: $117.91 / Low: $117.91
- Apr 5, 2026High: $190.00 / Low: $145.80
- Mar 28, 2026High: $899.00 / Low: $899.00
- Mar 21, 2026High: $249.95 / Low: $240.25
- Mar 14, 2026High: $120.00 / Low: $116.40
- Mar 7, 2026High: $190.00 / Low: $109.20
- Feb 27, 2026High: $899.00 / Low: $130.49
- Feb 18, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $120.00
- Feb 11, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $112.11
- Feb 4, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $130.49
- Jan 28, 2026High: $899.00 / Low: $899.00
- Jan 21, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $227.60
- Jan 13, 2026High: $299.99 / Low: $109.42
- Jan 5, 2026High: $329.99 / Low: $190.00
- Dec 29, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $149.99
- Dec 22, 2025High: $329.99 / Low: $224.15
- Dec 15, 2025High: $329.99 / Low: $108.70
- Dec 8, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $190.00
- Dec 1, 2025High: $149.99 / Low: $149.99
- Nov 24, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $249.95
- Nov 16, 2025High: $329.99 / Low: $150.00
- Nov 8, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $96.94
- Oct 31, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $899.00
- Oct 22, 2025High: $249.95 / Low: $249.95
- Oct 15, 2025High: $80.00 / Low: $80.00
- Oct 7, 2025High: $190.00 / Low: $106.29
- Sep 30, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $899.00
- Sep 14, 2025High: $80.00 / Low: $80.00
- Sep 6, 2025High: $190.00 / Low: $190.00
- Aug 30, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $59.95
- Aug 16, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $51.01
- Jul 18, 2025High: $299.99 / Low: $51.01
- Jun 26, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $51.01
- Jun 4, 2025High: $409.99 / Low: $45.00
- May 9, 2025High: $409.99 / Low: $45.00
- Apr 17, 2025High: $409.99 / Low: $45.00
- Mar 25, 2025High: $899.00 / Low: $45.00
- Mar 2, 2025High: $249.99 / Low: $62.87
- Feb 7, 2025High: $249.99 / Low: $62.16
- Jan 14, 2025High: $282.92 / Low: $56.00
- Dec 31, 2024High: $139.99 / Low: $56.00
- Dec 22, 2024High: $225.00 / Low: $56.00
- Dec 13, 2024High: $311.94 / Low: $45.00
- Dec 3, 2024High: $249.99 / Low: $45.00
- Nov 7, 2024High: $249.99 / Low: $45.00
- Oct 31, 2024High: $262.70 / Low: $45.00
- Oct 24, 2024High: $225.00 / Low: $45.00
- Oct 17, 2024High: $299.99 / Low: $45.00
- Oct 10, 2024High: $124.95 / Low: $45.00
- Oct 3, 2024High: $299.95 / Low: $45.00
- Sep 26, 2024High: $124.95 / Low: $45.00
- Sep 19, 2024High: $299.99 / Low: $45.00
- Sep 12, 2024High: $124.95 / Low: $55.00
- Sep 5, 2024High: $539.99 / Low: $55.00
- Aug 18, 2024High: $299.99 / Low: $55.00
- Aug 11, 2024High: $134.01 / Low: $55.00
- Jul 28, 2024High: $255.00 / Low: $255.00
What is the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8?
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the Rollei 35mm mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 185g.
Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.
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Technical Specifications
Optical
Focal Length50mm
Aperturef/1.8-16
Min Focus Distance0.45m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weight185g
Length47mm
Filter Thread49mm
MountRollei 35mm
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Orsolya Papp4.9/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8?
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the Rollei 35mm mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 185g.
What mount is the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 compatible with?
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 uses a Rollei 35mm mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 typically sells for around $44.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 a good lens?
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8 has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.8?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 HFT, Rollei-HFT Planar 50mm f/1.4, Rollei HFT Planar 50mm f/1.8.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€133.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.9
Optical4.7/5
Mechanical5.0/5
Value5.0/5
Bokeh5.0/5
Usability5.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers