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    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8

    4.6
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.8
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 4.5
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.8-22
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    250g
    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 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

    Weights 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 43 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 71 months of tracked sales — pay around the $183.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $183.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $250.00
    All-time low
    $7.00
    Latest sale
    $325.00

    Best deals

    900 of 1797 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $183.00 fair value.

    • Nov 22, 2021$7.00$-176.00 / typical
    • Nov 10, 2024$24.00$-159.00 / typical
    • Jan 26, 2025$24.00$-159.00 / typical
    • Nov 10, 2024$25.00$-158.00 / typical
    • Jan 12, 2025$28.00$-155.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.8-22
    Min Focus Distance0.35m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight250g
    Length43mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Giovanni Mancini4.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 250g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 typically sells for around $7.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 has a community rating of 4.6/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8?

    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
    4.6
    Optical4.8/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value4.5/5
    Bokeh4.8/5
    Usability4.5/5
    Based on 20 reviewers

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