| Focal length: | 51.6mm |
| Aperture scale: | f/ 2 – f/22 (1/2 stop clicks) |
| Focusing range: | 0.24m – infinity |
| Angular field, diag./horiz. | 45.5° / 38.5° |
| Coverage at close range: | 48 X 72 mm |
| Image ratio at close range: | 1:2 |
| Number of elements/groups: | 9 / 8 |
| Filter thread: | M 67 X 0.75 |
| Weight: | 534g |
| Dimensions (with caps): | 72mm, 65mm long |
| Street price: | Check B&H prices |
on the Zeiss 50mm ƒ2 Makro-Planar
The Guide to Zeiss ZF/ZE Lenses provides the most comprehensive and complete review available of this versatile 50mm macro prime lens for Canon or Nikon SLRs. The review will help you determine whether this lens (or another) is suitable for your goals and compare it carefully with the most comparable offerings from Nikon and Canon. If you already own this lens, the Guide will help you better understand its design and performance characteristics so you can employ the lens optimally.
Examples of topics you'll learn about for this fast lens include the advantages of this lens’ symmetric optical design, bokeh, the uniqueness of this ƒ2 design, flare control, color rendition, distortion, versatility in various applications and working distances and across apertures, ergonomics, and a detailed comparison with its sibling, the Zeiss 50mm ƒ1.4.
Also included are copious high resolution sample images with analysis.
“The Zeiss 50/2 Makro-Planar is a reference lens for the 50mm range. Extraordinarily versatile and with exceptionally robust build quality, it’s a lens one can enjoy every day for a wide variety of applications.”—Lloyd Chambers, author
The table of contents from the chapter on this lens includes:
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