Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2

Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar

Lens Summary

Brand: Zeiss

Also Known As: Zeiss Loxia 2/50

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Sony E

Release Date: 2014-09-02

MSRP Price: $949

Made in: Japan

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: A 50mm lens was legendary photographer Cartier Bresson’s favourite. The reason is simple: this focal length provides the equivalent field of view of the human eye on a 35mm camera, which makes for a very natural perspective. Compact, light and extremely flexible, the ZEISS Loxia® 2/50 shines in the most varied of applications. Regardless of whether it’s for street photography, landscapes, portraits or spontaneous discoveries, the ZEISS Loxia 2/50 is the ideal companion for photographic and filmic exploration.

Photography Life Review Summary: I have been enjoying both Loxia lenses ever since I got a hold of them a few months ago. When coupled with the Sony A7-series camera bodies, the two lenses felt at home, thanks to their sturdy construction and superb handling. I took both the 35mm f/2 and the 50mm f/2 with me to Jordan and Sri Lanka trips and I found myself using those two over Sony lenses pretty much all the time. If I did not have to test Sony lenses, they would stay glued to the cameras. The Loxia 50mm f/2 might have a simplistic optical design when compared to other 50mm primes, but the lens has superb colors, beautiful bokeh and amazing sharpness – what more could one ask for from a lens? Read the full Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Review by Photography Life.


Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length50mm
Mount TypeSony E
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)Full-Frame
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:7.1
Image StabilizationNo
Aperture Information
Aperture RingYes
Maximim Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)46.8°
Optical Information
Lens Elements6
Lens Groups4
Diaphragm Blades10
T* Anti-Reflective CoatingYes
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance1.48' (45 cm)
Filter Information
Filter Size52mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingYes
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions2.44 x 2.33
Weight320g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Lens Construction

MTF Chart

Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 MTF Chart

Sample Images

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