Vintage Lenses
    M42Pentax K
    Prime
    Full frame

    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE

    3.8
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 1.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.4-16
    Mount
    M42, Pentax K
    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE 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. 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, offers a wide range of filter options.

    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 15 months of tracked sales — pay around the $85.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $85.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $86.75
    All-time low
    $27.00
    Latest sale
    $61.00

    Best deals

    21 of 38 tracked sales (55%) closed at or under the $85.50 fair value.

    • Aug 7, 2024$27.00$-58.50 / typical
    • Aug 7, 2024$28.00$-57.50 / typical
    • Aug 7, 2024$29.00$-56.50 / typical
    • Nov 14, 2024$43.00$-42.50 / typical
    • Nov 14, 2024$44.00$-41.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.4-16
    Min Focus Distance0.5m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountM42, Pentax K
    FormatFull frame

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    Parker Brown3.8/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE?

    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/16, for the M42, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE compatible with?

    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE uses a M42, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE typically sells for around $27.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE a good lens?

    Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE has a community rating of 3.8/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Sears 50mm f/1.4 Auto EE?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 Z, Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.8
    Optical3.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value1.0/5
    Bokeh1.0/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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