Carl Zeiss, Contax 1,7/50mm | Camera lens
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Description from the seller
Available for auction is the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T*. This lens is widely regarded as one of the sharpest 50mm lenses ever produced, often outperforming its more expensive f/1.4 brother in terms of contrast and edge-to-edge resolution.
Featuring the world-famous T* (T-Star) multi-coating, this lens delivers the iconic "Zeiss look" with incredible color saturation, micro-contrast, and beautiful bokeh.
Technical Details:
Focal Length: 50mm.
Aperture: f/1.7 to f/16.
Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y).
Optics: 6 elements in 5 groups (Planar design).
Coating: Original T* Multi-coating for flare reduction.
Condition:
The lens is in stunning condition:
Optics: Crystal clear. No fungus, no haze, and no scratches. There is no oil on the aperture blades.
Mechanicals: The focus ring is buttery smooth and perfectly damped. The aperture ring clicks decisively at every stop.
Cosmetics: Very clean barrel with almost no signs of wear.
Why bid on this lens?
Whether you shoot on vintage Contax film bodies or adapt it to a modern Sony A7, Fujifilm X-series, or Canon R-series, this lens provides a professional-level rendering that modern plastic lenses cannot replicate.
Includes:
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T* lens.
Front and rear lens caps.
Available for auction is the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T*. This lens is widely regarded as one of the sharpest 50mm lenses ever produced, often outperforming its more expensive f/1.4 brother in terms of contrast and edge-to-edge resolution.
Featuring the world-famous T* (T-Star) multi-coating, this lens delivers the iconic "Zeiss look" with incredible color saturation, micro-contrast, and beautiful bokeh.
Technical Details:
Focal Length: 50mm.
Aperture: f/1.7 to f/16.
Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y).
Optics: 6 elements in 5 groups (Planar design).
Coating: Original T* Multi-coating for flare reduction.
Condition:
The lens is in stunning condition:
Optics: Crystal clear. No fungus, no haze, and no scratches. There is no oil on the aperture blades.
Mechanicals: The focus ring is buttery smooth and perfectly damped. The aperture ring clicks decisively at every stop.
Cosmetics: Very clean barrel with almost no signs of wear.
Why bid on this lens?
Whether you shoot on vintage Contax film bodies or adapt it to a modern Sony A7, Fujifilm X-series, or Canon R-series, this lens provides a professional-level rendering that modern plastic lenses cannot replicate.
Includes:
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T* lens.
Front and rear lens caps.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Yashica / Contax Mount
Brand
Carl Zeiss, Contax
Model/type nr
1,7/50mm |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Designer/artist/maker
contax
Estimated period
2000
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