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    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5

    3.8
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/4.5-16
    Mount
    Other mount
    Weight
    250g
    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 250 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. 45 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (22)

    • Aug 22, 2025$33.00
    • Aug 22, 2025$19.00
    • Aug 15, 2025$23.00
    • Aug 8, 2025$55.00
    • Jul 7, 2025$37.00
    • Jul 7, 2025$38.00
    • Jun 26, 2025$256.00
    • Jun 17, 2025$931.00
    • May 9, 2025$373.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$88.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$86.00
    • Jan 19, 2025$91.00
    • Jan 19, 2025$86.00
    • Jan 19, 2025$87.00
    • Nov 19, 2024$63.00
    • Oct 25, 2024$21.00
    • Oct 25, 2024$22.00
    • Aug 8, 2024$58.00
    • Aug 8, 2024$59.00
    • Aug 8, 2024$60.00
    • Aug 8, 2024$61.00
    • Aug 8, 2024$62.00

    Auctions (59)

    • Aug 13, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
    • Jun 18, 2026High: $143.37 / Low: $143.37
    • Jun 4, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $49.00
    • May 22, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • May 15, 2026High: $152.88 / Low: $152.88
    • Apr 29, 2026High: $90.00 / Low: $84.82
    • Apr 20, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Apr 5, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Mar 29, 2026High: $90.00 / Low: $81.00
    • Mar 21, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Mar 6, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Feb 27, 2026High: $112.00 / Low: $49.89
    • Feb 20, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Feb 3, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Jan 27, 2026High: $192.00 / Low: $86.00
    • Jan 19, 2026High: $99.00 / Low: $39.99
    • Jan 4, 2026High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Dec 26, 2025High: $192.00 / Low: $90.00
    • Dec 19, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Dec 5, 2025High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Nov 28, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $90.00
    • Nov 21, 2025High: $44.99 / Low: $44.99
    • Nov 13, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $94.99
    • Nov 6, 2025High: $100.00 / Low: $100.00
    • Oct 30, 2025High: $163.20 / Low: $90.00
    • Oct 23, 2025High: $44.99 / Low: $44.99
    • Oct 16, 2025High: $94.99 / Low: $94.99
    • Oct 9, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
    • Oct 1, 2025High: $192.00 / Low: $90.00
    • Sep 24, 2025High: $44.99 / Low: $44.99
    • Sep 8, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $99.00
    • Sep 1, 2025High: $192.00 / Low: $90.00
    • Aug 23, 2025High: $59.00 / Low: $20.62
    • Aug 2, 2025High: $39.72 / Low: $39.72
    • Jul 4, 2025High: $999.00 / Low: $275.00
    • Jun 12, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $90.00
    • May 21, 2025High: $90.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Apr 26, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $49.00
    • Mar 30, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $85.00
    • Mar 8, 2025High: $85.00 / Low: $85.00
    • Feb 12, 2025High: $85.00 / Low: $59.00
    • Jan 19, 2025High: $99.00 / Low: $19.99
    • Jan 2, 2025High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
    • Dec 24, 2024High: $44.99 / Low: $19.99
    • Dec 16, 2024High: $99.00 / Low: $19.99
    • Dec 3, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
    • Nov 8, 2024High: $19.99 / Low: $19.99
    • Nov 1, 2024High: $90.00 / Low: $19.99
    • Oct 25, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $44.99
    • Oct 18, 2024High: $99.00 / Low: $59.99
    • Oct 11, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $59.99
    • Oct 4, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $59.99
    • Sep 27, 2024High: $90.00 / Low: $59.99
    • Sep 20, 2024High: $99.00 / Low: $44.99
    • Sep 13, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $59.99
    • Sep 6, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $59.99
    • Aug 30, 2024High: $90.00 / Low: $59.99
    • Aug 21, 2024High: $59.99 / Low: $44.99
    • Aug 13, 2024High: $99.00 / Low: $59.99

    What is the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5?

    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/16, for the Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 250g.

    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/4.5-16
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight250g
    Length45mm
    Filter Thread30.5mm
    MountOther mount
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Alice Robert3.8/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5?

    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/16, for the Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 250g.

    What mount is the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 compatible with?

    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 uses a Other mount mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 typically sells for around $19.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 a good lens?

    Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5 has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Leitz Wetzlar Focotar 50mm f/4.5?

    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.

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    €99.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.8
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability1.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer