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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 46° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 6 |
| Lens Groups | 4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Nano Coating | No |
| T* Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic 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 |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 56 x 63mm |
| Weight | 350g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black or Silver |
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