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Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8

Name: Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8
Brand: Carl
SKU: carl-zeiss-ultron-50mm-f-1-8
Availability: InStock

4.2

(1 reviews)

Optical: 5.0

Mechanical: 5.0

Value: 4.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.8-16

Mount

M42

Weight

258g

Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 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. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

Physical characteristics

50 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 258 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.

Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 purchase history

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What is the Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8?

Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 258g.

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/1.8-16

Min Focus Distance0.45m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight258g

Length50mm

Filter Threadнетmm

MountM42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Hanna Juhász4.2/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8?

Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.8/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 258g.

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

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

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

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 typically sells for around $143.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Ultron 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.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€599.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

4.2

Optical5.0/5

Mechanical5.0/5

Value4.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability3.7/5

Based on 3 reviewers