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Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8

Name: Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8
Brand: Carl
SKU: carl-zeiss-aus-jena-ddr-t-50mm-f-2-8
Availability: InStock

4.4

(1 reviews)

Optical: 4.5

Mechanical: 4.5

Value: 2.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Mount

M42

Weight

175g

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

Weights 175 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 purchase history

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Purchases (31)

Jun 13, 2025$18.00
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What is the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8?

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 175g.

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/2.8

Min Focus Distance0.35m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight175g

Lengthmm

Filter Thread49mm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Maria Vargas4.4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8?

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 175g.

What mount is the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $18.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss aus Jena DDR T 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, Marexar-CX 38-50mm f/3.5 MC.

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Latest Price

€148.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.4

Optical4.5/5

Mechanical4.5/5

Value2.0/5

Bokeh2.0/5

Usability3.5/5

Based on 2 reviewers