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Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8

Name: Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8
Brand: Kern-Macro-Switar
SKU: Kern-Macro-Switar-50mm-f-1-8
Availability: InStock

3.9

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 4.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.8-22

Mount

Other mount

Weight

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 15 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (55)

Jun 24, 2025$1104.00
Jun 24, 2025$1119.00
Jun 2, 2025$952.00
May 25, 2025$1211.00
May 25, 2025$1244.00
May 25, 2025$1227.00
May 22, 2025$897.00
May 22, 2025$885.00
May 22, 2025$909.00
May 5, 2025$606.00
May 5, 2025$637.00
May 5, 2025$622.00
Apr 24, 2025$932.00
Apr 24, 2025$980.00
Apr 24, 2025$981.00
Apr 24, 2025$957.00
Mar 23, 2025$1274.00
Mar 23, 2025$1275.00
Mar 23, 2025$1244.00
Mar 23, 2025$1303.00
Jan 16, 2025$739.00
Jan 16, 2025$702.00
Jan 16, 2025$773.00
Jan 16, 2025$707.00
Jan 4, 2025$1099.00
Jan 4, 2025$1051.00
Jan 4, 2025$1004.00
Dec 28, 2024$1049.00
Dec 28, 2024$1003.00
Dec 28, 2024$1037.00
Dec 28, 2024$959.00
Nov 6, 2024$1095.00
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Aug 2, 2024$832.00
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Aug 2, 2024$850.00
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Aug 2, 2024$859.00
Aug 2, 2024$829.00
Jun 10, 2024$962.00
Jun 10, 2024$955.00
Jun 10, 2024$950.00
May 9, 2024$2080.00
May 9, 2024$650.00
May 9, 2024$643.00
May 9, 2024$2103.00

Auctions (62)

Aug 19, 2026High: $1680.07 / Low: $750.00
Jun 19, 2026High: $1680.07 / Low: $1680.07
Jun 12, 2026High: $1299.00 / Low: $1299.00
Jun 5, 2026High: $1300.00 / Low: $1047.99
May 24, 2026High: $999.00 / Low: $999.00
May 17, 2026High: $2172.23 / Low: $2172.23
May 7, 2026High: $1300.00 / Low: $1150.00
Apr 28, 2026High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Apr 12, 2026High: $1299.00 / Low: $1299.00
Apr 3, 2026High: $1579.99 / Low: $1150.00
Mar 27, 2026High: $1699.99 / Low: $999.00
Mar 19, 2026High: $2242.75 / Low: $2242.75
Mar 10, 2026High: $1300.00 / Low: $1299.00
Mar 2, 2026High: $3130.00 / Low: $2395.88
Feb 23, 2026High: $999.00 / Low: $999.00
Feb 16, 2026High: $1799.99 / Low: $1799.99
Feb 9, 2026High: $1300.00 / Low: $1299.00
Feb 2, 2026High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Jan 26, 2026High: $1950.00 / Low: $1950.00
Jan 18, 2026High: $1799.99 / Low: $1799.99
Jan 11, 2026High: $1299.00 / Low: $1299.00
Jan 3, 2026High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Dec 26, 2025High: $1950.00 / Low: $1950.00
Dec 11, 2025High: $1299.00 / Low: $1299.00
Dec 4, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $1300.00
Nov 27, 2025High: $3130.00 / Low: $1950.00
Nov 13, 2025High: $1299.00 / Low: $1299.00
Nov 6, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $1300.00
Oct 30, 2025High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Oct 23, 2025High: $1950.00 / Low: $1950.00
Oct 8, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $1299.00
Oct 1, 2025High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Sep 24, 2025High: $1950.00 / Low: $1280.00
Sep 10, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $1299.00
Sep 2, 2025High: $3130.00 / Low: $3130.00
Aug 26, 2025High: $1950.00 / Low: $1950.00
Aug 4, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $949.99
Jul 4, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $649.99
Jun 12, 2025High: $1299.99 / Low: $649.99
May 21, 2025High: $1755.00 / Low: $649.99
Apr 28, 2025High: $1299.99 / Low: $999.99
Apr 4, 2025High: $1300.00 / Low: $699.99
Mar 10, 2025High: $995.00 / Low: $699.99
Feb 14, 2025High: $995.00 / Low: $699.99
Jan 18, 2025High: $995.00 / Low: $699.99
Jan 1, 2025High: $991.44 / Low: $950.00
Dec 23, 2024High: $3130.00 / Low: $991.44
Dec 13, 2024High: $991.44 / Low: $991.44
Dec 8, 2024High: $1300.00 / Low: $991.44
Nov 10, 2024High: $991.44 / Low: $991.44
Nov 3, 2024High: $1550.00 / Low: $1300.00
Oct 27, 2024High: $849.00 / Low: $849.00
Oct 20, 2024High: $3130.00 / Low: $849.00
Oct 13, 2024High: $849.00 / Low: $849.00
Oct 6, 2024High: $4653.11 / Low: $849.00
Sep 29, 2024High: $849.00 / Low: $849.00
Sep 22, 2024High: $3130.00 / Low: $849.00
Sep 15, 2024High: $849.00 / Low: $849.00
Sep 8, 2024High: $1300.00 / Low: $849.00
Sep 1, 2024High: $4653.11 / Low: $849.00
Aug 12, 2024High: $957.19 / Low: $849.00
Aug 5, 2024High: $4653.11 / Low: $1300.00

What is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8?

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format.

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/1.8-22

Min Focus Distancem

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Lengthmm

Filter Threadmm

MountOther mount

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Jade Laurent3.9/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8?

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format.

What mount is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 compatible with?

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 uses a Other mount mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 typically sells for around $606.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 a good lens?

Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8 has a community rating of 3.9/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.8?

Similar lenses include Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f/3.5, Carl Zeiss Jena Visionar 55mm f/1.6, Carl Zeiss Jena Visionar 60mm f/1.6.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€1,215.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.9

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical4.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh4.0/5

Usability3.5/5

Based on 2 reviewers