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    C/Y (contax/yashica)
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    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y

    4.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.4
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 4.9
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.7-16
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    195g
    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    34 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 195 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 19 months of tracked sales — pay around the $139.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $139.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $162.00
    All-time low
    $71.00
    Latest sale
    $103.00

    Best deals

    198 of 391 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $139.00 fair value.

    • Jun 20, 2025$71.00$-68.00 / typical
    • Jun 21, 2025$71.00$-68.00 / typical
    • Jul 1, 2025$71.00$-68.00 / typical
    • Jun 20, 2025$72.00$-67.00 / typical
    • Jun 21, 2025$72.00$-67.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.7-16
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight195g
    Length34.5mm
    Filter Thread55mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Gábor Varga4.5/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y?

    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 195g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y typically sells for around $71.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.7 C/Y?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 60mm f/2.8 C C/Y, Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 60mm f/2.8 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 C/Y.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Optical4.4/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value4.9/5
    Bokeh4.6/5
    Usability4.1/5
    Based on 8 reviewers

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