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    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8

    4.4
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 1.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-16
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    170g
    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 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. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. 45 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 170 grams so convinient to carry.

    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 purchase historyTrending up +2.9%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.9% per month across 19 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $56.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $74.00
    All-time low
    $10.00
    Latest sale
    $37.00

    Best deals

    38 of 75 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $56.00 fair value.

    • Jul 9, 2025$10.00$-46.00 / typical
    • May 27, 2025$28.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Jun 25, 2025$28.00$-28.00 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$29.00$-27.00 / typical
    • Jan 1, 2025$30.00$-26.00 / typical

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    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-16
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight170g
    Length45.5mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Riley Thompson4.4/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8?

    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 170g.

    What mount is the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $10.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Isco-Gottingen Iscolor 50mm f/2.8?

    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.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.4
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value1.0/5
    Bokeh1.0/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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