Monocle Iris 50mm f/4

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/4-16
    Mount
    Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    Weight
    156g
    Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Average brightness in this league Has 12 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

    Physical characteristics

    40 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 156 grams so convinient to carry.

    Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 13 months of tracked sales — pay around the $228.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $228.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $561.00
    All-time low
    $7.00
    Latest sale
    $33.00

    Best deals

    1126 of 2248 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $228.50 fair value.

    • Feb 19, 2025$7.00$-221.50 / typical
    • Jun 3, 2025$9.00$-219.50 / typical
    • Jun 3, 2025$10.00$-218.50 / typical
    • Jun 11, 2025$10.00$-218.50 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$11.00$-217.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/4-16
    Min Focus Distance52m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight156g
    Length40mm
    Filter Thread46mm
    MountCanon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A
    FormatFull frame

    Reviews

    This is a really nice 17-50mm f4 wide an...5.0/5

    This is a really nice 17-50mm f4 wide an... This is a really nice 17-50mm f4 wide angle zoom lens for my Sony a7iii. It does have an internal focus motor so I turned off my camera's steady shot and the lens works perfectly.

    Very fit for purpose4.0/5

    Very fit for purpose First, I am not new to photography, buying this kit lens as a toe dip into Z water. I have 5 Nikon bodies and 40 lenses. I bought the Z5 as a walkaround / travel solution. I use other bodies for low light, sports, nature and macro photography. I also bought the Z5 because it adds vibration reduction to my wonderful old F mount prime (and zoom) lenses using the FTZ adapter. So, let's recognize the concerns with the Nikkor Z 24-50 f/4-6.3; it is expensive, plastic, has a small aperture that is not extremely sharp when fully open. Also, important to me, it doesn't offer great bokeh. Here's why it works for me; it is very compact, light, has a wide 24mm view, and can go to 75mm in DX mode, focuses accurately, is very sharp when the aperture is closed down... a good walkaround solution. If I want bokeh I also have large aperture, very accurate 40mm and 55 mm Z mount compact primes. And finally, I have many other legacy lens options with the FTZ. Some are larger zooms; you hardly notice the FTZ adapter with them. As to the slow aperture, the Z5 sensor is so sensitive that the higher ISO's have little noise; low light is not a problem, nor encountered often in walkaround photography. I got my new, white box copy of this lens at a large discount on eBay, so the expensive part went away. I am grateful to Nikon for offering this wonderful, compact solution that fits in so well with the rest of my Nikon gear. It meets my needs very well. Read full review

    Great compact lens for Nikon Z5.0/5

    Great compact lens for Nikon Z I have 24 70 2.8s but I want have a traveling compact lens. This one is just the ideal lens for me, no matter the sharpness or the focus speed are both great for me.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4?

    Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4/16, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 156g.

    What mount is the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 compatible with?

    Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 typically sells for around $7.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 a good lens?

    Monocle Iris 50mm f/4 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 5 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Monocle Iris 50mm f/4?

    Similar lenses include Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.4 (RS), Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7 (RS).

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