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    ExaktaM42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5

    4.2
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 3.8
    Mechanical: 4.4
    Value: 10.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-22
    Mount
    Exakta, M42
    Weight
    70g
    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 14 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league

    Physical characteristics

    30 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 70 grams so convinient to carry. 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.

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 50 months of tracked sales — pay around the $116.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $116.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $118.00
    All-time low
    $13.00
    Latest sale
    $76.00

    Best deals

    30 of 60 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $116.00 fair value.

    • Apr 26, 2025$13.00$-103.00 / typical
    • May 1, 2024$14.00$-102.00 / typical
    • May 1, 2024$15.00$-101.00 / typical
    • Oct 2, 2023$27.00$-89.00 / typical
    • Aug 24, 2024$28.00$-88.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/3.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight70g
    Length30.5mm
    Filter Thread30.5mm
    MountExakta, M42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Davide Greco4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5

    Davide Greco4.8/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 70g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 uses a Exakta, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 typically sells for around $13.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5?

    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
    Optical3.8/5
    Mechanical4.4/5
    Value10.0/5
    Bokeh10.0/5
    Usability4.2/5
    Based on 10 reviewers

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