Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9
4.4
(1 reviews)Optical: 5.0
Mechanical: 5.0
Value: 2.0
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.9-16
Mount
M42
Weight
g
Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. 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.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 history
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Purchases (56)
- Aug 5, 2025$1995.00
- Jul 2, 2025$2176.00
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- Jan 23, 2024$2480.00
- May 23, 2023$3050.00
- May 9, 2023$3250.00
- May 2, 2023$2025.00
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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.
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/1.9-16
Min Focus Distance0.27m
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weightg
Lengthmm
Filter Thread52mm
MountM42
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Kaede Sato4.4/5
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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.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€4,569.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
4.4
Optical5.0/5
Mechanical5.0/5
Value2.0/5
Bokeh2.0/5
Usability5.0/5
Based on 2 reviewers