Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8

Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 is a camera glass that is manually focused and has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It is compatible with various camera mounts through the use of adapters. The lens has a six-blade aperture, which produces a pleasing bokeh effect when the lens is wide open. The lens has a high-quality build and is made up of multiple lens elements. The lens elements are coated to reduce glare and improve image quality. This lens was manufactured in the past and is now considered a vintage lens. It is a great option for photographers who enjoy using manual focus lenses. The lens has a resolution that is sharp and produces high-quality images. It is a lightweight lens that is easy to carry around in a camera bag. Overall, the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 is a high-quality photographic lens that produces excellent image quality.

Optical design

Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

Physical characteristics

Weights 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 49 mm lens filter diameter, you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 43 mm long, this small lens should alway be in the camera bag.

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Description

Basic data

TypePrime
MountsM42
FormatFull frame
FocusingManual Focus

Specification

Blades6
Filter (mm)49
Length (mm)43
Min focus (m)0.35
Weight (g)250
Aperture1.8/22
Focal Length (mm)50

Overall rating

4.61
based on 20 reviews

bokeh (4.76)
4.76/5

mechanical quality (4.41)
4.41/5

optical quality (4.84)
4.84/5

usability (4.51)
4.51/5

value (4.55)
4.55/5

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