*READ* Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm F1.7 T* MMJ

Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T* MMJ

• Category: Lens

• Focus Type: Manual focus

• Digital Format: Full-frame / 35mm film

• Brand: Carl Zeiss

• Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y) Mount

• Focal Length: 50mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.7

• Minimum Aperture: f/16

• Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

• Diaphragm Blades: 7

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45 m (1.5 ft)

• Angle of View: 46 (full-frame)

• Filter Size: 55 mm

• Dimensions: Approx. 60 mm diameter 40 mm length

• Weight: Approx. 250 g

• Coating: Zeiss T* Coating

Description:
The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 T MMJ* is an iconic standard lens for the Contax and Yashica SLR cameras, known for its stellar optical quality and robust construction. It features the renowned Planar optical design, which is praised for its sharpness, contrast, and color rendition. The fast f/1.7 maximum aperture allows for excellent background blur (bokeh), making it ideal for portraiture, low-light environments, and general-purpose photography. The T (T-star)* coating, Zeiss’s proprietary multi-layer coating, reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring high-quality, sharp images with improved contrast. This lens is also designed with precision in mind, offering a smooth and tactile manual focus experience, making it a favorite among photography enthusiasts who value control and craftsmanship. Its compact form and high-quality materials also contribute to its legendary status as one of the most well-regarded standard lenses for film and digital cameras that accept the Contax/Yashica mount.

Serial Number: 7382405
SKU: UN-83-6560

Condition:
– The lens is fully functional.
– The lens has slight haze that does not affect image quality, visible fungus, some dust, and minor scratches on the glass.
– The lens body has minor scratches.

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