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    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35)

    4.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.3
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-16
    Mount
    M42, Other mount
    Weight
    191g
    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) 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

    35 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 191 grams so convinient to carry.

    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (3)

    • Apr 30, 2025$42.00
    • Apr 30, 2025$44.00
    • Apr 30, 2025$45.00

    Auctions (10)

    • Aug 25, 2026High: $65.00 / Low: $65.00
    • Jul 20, 2025High: $44.98 / Low: $44.98
    • Jun 28, 2025High: $44.98 / Low: $44.98
    • Jun 5, 2025High: $44.98 / Low: $44.98
    • May 14, 2025High: $44.98 / Low: $44.98
    • Mar 8, 2025High: $49.97 / Low: $49.97
    • Feb 10, 2025High: $99.95 / Low: $99.95
    • Mar 1, 2021High: $197.02 / Low: $197.02
    • Feb 22, 2021High: $197.02 / Low: $197.02
    • Feb 15, 2021High: $197.02 / Low: $197.02

    What is the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35)?

    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/16, for the M42, Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 191g.

    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/2.8-16
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight191g
    Length35mm
    Filter Threadnomm
    MountM42, Other mount
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Mio Matsumoto4.4/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35)?

    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/16, for the M42, Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 191g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) uses a M42, Other mount mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) typically sells for around $42.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35) has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 (Icarex 35)?

    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
    €65.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.4
    Optical4.3/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Bokeh4.3/5
    Usability3.3/5
    Based on 3 reviewers