C/Y (contax/yashica)Canon FD Contax/Yashica FDn Konica AR M42 Minolta MC Minolta MD Nikon DX Nikon FX Olympus OM Pentax K

Prime

Full frame

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7

Name: Zykkor 50mm f/1.7
Brand: Zykkor
SKU: Zykkor-50mm-f-1-7
Availability: InStock

3.0

(1 reviews)

Optical: 2.8

Mechanical: 2.7

Value: 6.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.7-16

Mount

C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

Weight

205g

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 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

Weights 205 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 49 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. 33 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 purchase history

eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)

Purchases (35)

Jul 26, 2025$7.00
Jul 22, 2025$12.00
Jul 7, 2025$23.00
Jun 24, 2025$10.00
Jun 15, 2025$14.00
Jun 13, 2025$32.00
Jun 10, 2025$24.00
Jun 10, 2025$23.00
Apr 13, 2025$9.00
Apr 13, 2025$10.00
Apr 13, 2025$23.00
Apr 13, 2025$24.00
Apr 13, 2025$25.00
Apr 13, 2025$28.00
Apr 13, 2025$29.00
Apr 13, 2025$30.00
Mar 19, 2025$34.00
Mar 19, 2025$35.00
Mar 19, 2025$36.00
Feb 15, 2025$32.00
Feb 15, 2025$33.00
Feb 15, 2025$31.00
Feb 7, 2025$24.00
Feb 7, 2025$25.00
Feb 3, 2025$11.00
Jan 31, 2025$19.00
Jan 31, 2025$20.00
Jan 21, 2025$5.00
Jan 20, 2025$26.00
Dec 24, 2024$10.00
Dec 24, 2024$11.00
Aug 19, 2024$34.00
Aug 19, 2024$35.00
Aug 19, 2024$36.00
Aug 19, 2024$37.00

Auctions (28)

Feb 10, 2026High: $25.00 / Low: $25.00
Aug 3, 2025High: $34.19 / Low: $7.50
Jul 4, 2025High: $34.19 / Low: $9.99
Jun 9, 2025High: $50.00 / Low: $9.99
May 15, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $9.99
Apr 22, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $9.99
Mar 30, 2025High: $34.99 / Low: $4.99
Mar 9, 2025High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
Feb 12, 2025High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
Jan 19, 2025High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
Jan 1, 2025High: $10.00 / Low: $10.00
Nov 10, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $10.00
Nov 3, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Oct 27, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Oct 21, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Oct 14, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Oct 6, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Sep 29, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Sep 22, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Sep 9, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Sep 2, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Aug 26, 2024High: $35.00 / Low: $35.00
Mar 18, 2023High: $16.99 / Low: $16.99
Mar 11, 2023High: $16.99 / Low: $16.99
Mar 4, 2023High: $16.99 / Low: $16.99
Feb 18, 2023High: $12.00 / Low: $12.00
Feb 11, 2023High: $12.00 / Low: $12.00
Feb 4, 2023High: $12.00 / Low: $12.00

What is the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7?

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 205g.

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/1.7-16

Min Focus Distance0.45m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight205g

Length33mm

Filter Thread49mm

MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Viktória Papp3.0/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7?

What mount is the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 compatible with?

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon FD, Contax/Yashica, FDn, Konica AR, M42, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Olympus OM, Pentax K mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 typically sells for around $4.99. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 a good lens?

Zykkor 50mm f/1.7 has a community rating of 3.0/5 from 1 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Zykkor 50mm f/1.7?

Similar lenses include HAIOU-64 58mm f/2, Micro-Nikkor-PC 55mm f/3.5 Auto, Minolta MC Macro Rokkor-QF 50mm f/3.5.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€25.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.0

Optical2.8/5

Mechanical2.7/5

Value6.0/5

Bokeh6.0/5

Usability3.3/5

Based on 6 reviewers