Vintage Lenses
    M42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC

    4.0
    (2 reviews)
    Optical: 4.2
    Mechanical: 3.8
    Value: 6.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.7-22
    Mount
    M42
    Weight
    216g
    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC 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. 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

    37 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 216 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 16 months of tracked sales — pay around the $76.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $76.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $184.00
    All-time low
    $36.00
    Latest sale
    $178.00

    Best deals

    20 of 39 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $76.50 fair value.

    • Jun 9, 2025$36.00$-40.50 / typical
    • Jun 9, 2025$37.00$-39.50 / typical
    • Feb 15, 2024$38.00$-38.50 / typical
    • Apr 28, 2025$50.00$-26.50 / typical
    • May 6, 2025$51.00$-25.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.7-22
    Min Focus Distance0.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight216g
    Length37.5mm
    Filter Thread49mm
    MountM42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Alessandro Barbieri4.1/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC

    Alessandro Barbieri3.6/5

    Reviewer did not give any comments for Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC?

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/22, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 216g.

    What mount is the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC compatible with?

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC typically sells for around $36.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC a good lens?

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 2 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Porst Color Reflex Auto 50mm f/1.7 MC?

    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.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.1
    Optical4.2/5
    Mechanical3.8/5
    Value6.0/5
    Bokeh6.0/5
    Usability4.2/5
    Based on 6 reviewers

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