Prime

35mm rangefinder

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5

Name: Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5
Brand: Carl
SKU: Carl-Zeiss-Tessar-50mm-f-3-5
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Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/3.5-22

Mount

Contax I-III (CRM)

Weight

139g

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

Optical design

Average brightness in this league Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

Weights 139 grams so convinient to carry. 4 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5 purchase history

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Purchases (129)

Aug 16, 2025$76.00
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What is the Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5?

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Contax I-III (CRM) mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 139g.

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 Distance0.7m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight139g

Length4.3mm

Filter Threadmm

MountContax I-III (CRM)

Format35mm rangefinder

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Contax I-III (CRM) mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 139g.

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

Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/3.5 uses a Contax I-III (CRM) mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

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

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

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

Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss-Ikon Sonnar 57mm f/2.0, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/1.5, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2.

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