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    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8

    3.7
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-16
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    g
    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 5 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.

    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8 purchase history

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

    Purchases (47)

    • Jul 12, 2025$80.00
    • Jul 10, 2025$40.00
    • Jul 10, 2025$39.00
    • Jun 2, 2025$48.00
    • Jun 2, 2025$47.00
    • May 27, 2025$61.00
    • May 27, 2025$63.00
    • May 7, 2025$138.00
    • May 7, 2025$131.00
    • May 7, 2025$132.00
    • May 7, 2025$135.00
    • May 4, 2025$169.00
    • May 4, 2025$164.00
    • May 4, 2025$173.00
    • May 4, 2025$165.00
    • May 3, 2025$48.00
    • May 3, 2025$49.00
    • May 3, 2025$47.00
    • May 2, 2025$75.00
    • May 2, 2025$77.00
    • May 2, 2025$79.00
    • May 2, 2025$56.00
    • May 2, 2025$57.00
    • May 2, 2025$58.00
    • May 2, 2025$59.00
    • May 1, 2025$200.00
    • May 1, 2025$194.00
    • May 1, 2025$195.00
    • May 1, 2025$204.00
    • Apr 15, 2025$48.00
    • Apr 15, 2025$46.00
    • Apr 15, 2025$47.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$38.00
    • Apr 2, 2025$39.00
    • Mar 9, 2025$29.00
    • Mar 9, 2025$30.00
    • Jan 4, 2025$35.00
    • Jan 4, 2025$37.00
    • Jan 4, 2025$38.00
    • Jan 1, 2025$32.00
    • Jan 1, 2025$33.00
    • Jan 1, 2025$30.00
    • Dec 25, 2024$64.00
    • Dec 25, 2024$66.00
    • Nov 25, 2024$99.00
    • Nov 25, 2024$95.00
    • Oct 1, 2024$30.00

    Auctions (149)

    • Aug 18, 2025High: $42.00 / Low: $42.00
    • Jul 20, 2025High: $206.98 / Low: $42.00
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    • Feb 15, 2022High: $63.04 / Low: $50.00
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    What is the Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8?

    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 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.

    Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-16
    Min Focus Distance0.8m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weightg
    Lengthmm
    Filter Threadmm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Phoenix Taylor3.7/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 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.

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

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

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

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $29.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

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

    Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Isco-Gottingen Iscovitar 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.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €42.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.7
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability3.3/5
    Based on 3 reviewers