Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR
3.7
(1 reviews)Optical: 4.0
Mechanical: 4.0
Value: 3.3
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.9-22
Mount
Other mount
Weight
g
Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 48 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR purchase history
eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)
Purchases (40)
- Jul 8, 2025$1226.00
- Jul 8, 2025$1212.00
- Jul 2, 2025$2201.00
- Jul 2, 2025$2177.00
- May 5, 2025$2880.00
- May 5, 2025$2961.00
- May 5, 2025$2829.00
- May 5, 2025$2933.00
- Mar 21, 2025$977.00
- Mar 21, 2025$986.00
- Mar 21, 2025$1022.00
- Jan 30, 2025$1183.00
- Jan 30, 2025$1227.00
- Jan 30, 2025$1292.00
- Jan 30, 2025$1255.00
- Jan 27, 2025$2552.00
- Jan 27, 2025$2689.00
- Jan 27, 2025$2612.00
- Jan 27, 2025$2462.00
- Jan 12, 2025$1481.00
- Jan 12, 2025$1454.00
- Dec 21, 2024$2726.00
- Dec 21, 2024$2694.00
- Dec 21, 2024$2616.00
- Dec 21, 2024$2744.00
- Dec 21, 2024$2713.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1507.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1543.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1512.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1609.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1613.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1517.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1552.00
- Oct 5, 2024$1565.00
- May 19, 2024$2227.00
- May 19, 2024$2252.00
- May 19, 2024$2231.00
- Jan 18, 2024$3906.00
- Jan 18, 2024$3869.00
- Jan 18, 2024$3862.00
Auctions (42)
- Aug 11, 2026High: $2300.00 / Low: $2300.00
- Jun 10, 2026High: $2564.00 / Low: $2300.00
- May 20, 2026High: $2499.99 / Low: $2499.99
- May 13, 2026High: $2849.99 / Low: $2849.99
- May 5, 2026High: $2564.00 / Low: $2564.00
- Apr 11, 2026High: $2300.00 / Low: $2300.00
- Apr 4, 2026High: $2564.00 / Low: $2564.00
- Mar 28, 2026High: $2899.99 / Low: $2899.99
- Mar 7, 2026High: $2770.00 / Low: $2300.00
- Feb 21, 2026High: $2999.99 / Low: $2999.99
- Feb 7, 2026High: $2821.00 / Low: $2300.00
- Jan 16, 2026High: $2999.99 / Low: $2999.99
- Jan 7, 2026High: $2885.00 / Low: $2300.00
- Oct 31, 2025High: $2664.00 / Low: $2664.00
- Oct 9, 2025High: $2489.00 / Low: $2489.00
- Sep 25, 2025High: $2730.00 / Low: $2730.00
- Aug 30, 2025High: $2576.40 / Low: $2576.40
- Aug 15, 2025High: $2334.00 / Low: $1300.00
- Jul 17, 2025High: $3000.00 / Low: $1300.00
- Jun 23, 2025High: $3000.00 / Low: $3000.00
- Jun 1, 2025High: $3000.00 / Low: $999.00
- May 10, 2025High: $3000.00 / Low: $999.00
- Apr 18, 2025High: $2495.00 / Low: $999.00
- Mar 27, 2025High: $2495.00 / Low: $999.00
- Mar 4, 2025High: $2499.00 / Low: $1199.00
- Feb 9, 2025High: $2499.00 / Low: $1199.00
- Jan 16, 2025High: $2499.00 / Low: $1349.00
- Jan 1, 2025High: $2499.00 / Low: $2499.00
- Dec 22, 2024High: $2499.00 / Low: $2499.00
- Dec 12, 2024High: $2499.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Dec 8, 2024High: $2499.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Nov 11, 2024High: $2499.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Nov 4, 2024High: $1500.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Oct 28, 2024High: $1500.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Oct 21, 2024High: $1500.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Oct 14, 2024High: $1500.00 / Low: $1500.00
- Oct 7, 2024High: $2499.00 / Low: $1499.00
- Sep 9, 2024High: $2399.00 / Low: $2399.00
- Sep 2, 2024High: $1599.00 / Low: $1599.00
- Aug 26, 2024High: $2795.00 / Low: $2795.00
- Aug 12, 2024High: $3899.95 / Low: $2249.00
- Jul 29, 2024High: $2795.00 / Low: $2795.00
What is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR?
Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/22, for the Other mount 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/1.9-22
Min Focus Distancem
FocusingManual Focus
Physical
Weightg
Lengthmm
Filter Thread48mm
MountOther mount
FormatFull frame
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Reviews
Jonas Vogel3.7/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR?
Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/22, for the Other mount mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR compatible with?
Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR uses a Other mount mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR typically sells for around $977.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR a good lens?
Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 1 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Kern-Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9 AR?
Similar lenses include Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 50mm f/3.5, Carl Zeiss Jena Visionar 55mm f/1.6, Carl Zeiss Jena Visionar 60mm f/1.6.
Current Pricing
Latest Price
€2,300.00
Review Summary
Overall Rating
3.7
Optical4.0/5
Mechanical4.0/5
Value3.3/5
Bokeh4.0/5
Usability3.3/5
Based on 3 reviewers