Vintage Lenses
    M39
    Prime
    35mm rangefinder

    FED 50mm f/3.5

    3.2
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 3.0
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/3.5-16
    Mount
    M39
    Weight
    168g
    FED 50mm f/3.5 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

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

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 168 grams so convinient to carry. 46 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    FED 50mm f/3.5 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 40 months of tracked sales — pay around the $58.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $58.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $70.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $75.00

    Best deals

    528 of 1053 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $58.50 fair value.

    • Apr 30, 2024$5.00$-53.50 / typical
    • May 27, 2024$7.00$-51.50 / typical
    • Aug 26, 2024$8.00$-50.50 / typical
    • Mar 12, 2025$8.00$-50.50 / typical
    • Jun 24, 2024$9.00$-49.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/3.5-16
    Min Focus Distance1.25m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight168g
    Length46mm
    Filter Threadmm
    MountM39
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Louis Lefebvre3.2/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for FED 50mm f/3.5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the FED 50mm f/3.5?

    FED 50mm f/3.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/16, for the M39 mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 168g.

    What mount is the FED 50mm f/3.5 compatible with?

    FED 50mm f/3.5 uses a M39 mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the FED 50mm f/3.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the FED 50mm f/3.5 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the FED 50mm f/3.5 a good lens?

    FED 50mm f/3.5 has a community rating of 3.2/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the FED 50mm f/3.5?

    Similar lenses include Braun Color Ultralit 50mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Kipronar 50mm f/1.4 T, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.2
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical3.0/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability3.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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