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    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8

    4.2
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 4.2
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    140g
    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 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 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 140 grams so convinient to carry. 42 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 purchase historyTrending up +3.1%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 3.1% per month across 9 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $226.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $250.00
    All-time low
    $20.00
    Latest sale
    $269.00

    Best deals

    38 of 75 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $226.00 fair value.

    • Feb 7, 2025$20.00$-206.00 / typical
    • Dec 29, 2024$21.00$-205.00 / typical
    • Dec 29, 2024$22.00$-204.00 / typical
    • Feb 16, 2025$32.00$-194.00 / typical
    • Feb 16, 2025$34.00$-192.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight140g
    Length42mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Anna Neumann4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8

    Anna Neumann5.0/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8?

    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 140g.

    What mount is the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $20.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Steinheil Munchen EDIXA-Auto-Cassaron 50mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.2/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 5 reviewers

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