Lens Summary
Brand: Zeiss
Also Known As: Zeiss 50mm f/1.5
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2006-01-01
MSRP Price: $1200
Made in: Germany
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar T* Lens is a fast, bright lens that offers well controlled distortion and produces a very accurate representation of objects. The \"C\" in its name stands for Compact, and this lens is not much bigger or heavier than the slower 50mm f/2 lens in this same range. It is a very versatile lens for photo-journalistic work in general and for available light photography in particular.
Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 50mm |
Mount Type | Leica M |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:15 |
Image Stabilization | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | Yes |
Maximim Aperture | f/1.5 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 46° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 6 |
Lens Groups | 4 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Manual Focus |
Built-in Focus Motor | No |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.90m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 46mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 56 x 63mm |
Weight | 350g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black or Silver |