Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7
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
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 280 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 52 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 purchase historyTrending up +8.5%/mo
Prices are firming up around 8.5% per month across 15 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.
Best deals
1013 of 1957 tracked sales (52%) closed at or under the $47.00 fair value.
- May 1, 2025$1.00$-46.00 / typical
- May 13, 2025$5.00$-42.00 / typical
- Feb 2, 2025$6.00$-41.00 / typical
- Feb 2, 2025$7.00$-40.00 / typical
- Jun 30, 2025$9.00$-38.00 / typical
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Reviews
Excellent lens for the price! I scored this lens super cheap and am really happy with it! Nice color and contrast and center is very sharp from f2. Whole image is razor sharp from f5.6. I am using this lens on a Sony Nex 5n which is APS-C so I don't see the actual corners of the image though. Build quality of this lens is A+, smooth focus ring and aperture clicks. Wide open at f1.7 everything is pretty soft but the center is still sharp enough for portraits. If you shoot wide open at anything strongly lit you will get ghosting and CA but this can be used for artistic effect. Also bokeh when stopped down is hexagonal so that may be a con for you if you like creamy bokeh. Overall I highly recommend this lens.
Excellent value for a consistent, durable lens. the Pentax-A 50 f1.7 is, first of all, a super good value for a very decent lens. I'm using the lens on 35mm B&W film and as far as I can tell, it stays consistently sharp even at the larger apertures. Speaking of apertures, it only has 6 blades, so at smaller apertures the hexagonal bokeh comes into play. Not my favorite thing, but besides that it's an excellent, straight forward lens.
A lot of lens for your money. Great little lens. Has some heft to it and I'm very confident in its durability. Manual focus is quick, and it has a nice wide aperture for low light and quick shooting. If you're ok with fully manual controls, this is incredible value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7?
Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 280g.
What mount is the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 compatible with?
Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 a good lens?
Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7 has a community rating of 4.4/5 from 31 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Zenit-M 50mm f/1.7?
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.