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Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5

Name: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar T 50mm f/3.5
Brand: Carl
SKU: carl-zeiss-jena-tessar-t-50mm-f-3-5
Availability: InStock

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

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

Physical characteristics

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

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

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Purchases (60)

Aug 16, 2025$76.00
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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.

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/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

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Davide Greco4.8/5

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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.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€74.00

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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