Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9
Optical design
Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 27 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1773.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
29 of 56 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $1773.00 fair value.
- Jun 12, 2025$17.00$-1756.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$972.00$-801.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$979.00$-794.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$990.00$-783.00 / typical
- Mar 21, 2025$1013.00$-760.00 / typical
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9?
Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 compatible with?
Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 typically sells for around $17.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 a good lens?
Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Marexar-CX 38-50mm f/3.5 MC.