Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM Full-Frame Lens
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Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM is a high-end large-aperture manual-focus normal prime lens for Leica M-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle and has 6 elements in 4 groups.
A normal prime lens, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM has the potential to be one of the most used and ultimately versatile option in a photographer's bag. Usually the easiest to design and to QC, it is a great option for landscape and street photography. Its bright maximum aperture also helps night and portrait works.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Bright maximum aperture
- Quite compact and lightweight
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Low maximum magnification
- Classic rendering not to everyone's taste
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Specifications
Construction
Colors
Silver or black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Leica M-mount
Material
metal barrel, metal mount
Optical Formula | Elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
4 groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Diameter
56 mm / 2.20 in
Size | Length
63 mm / 2.48 in
Weight
350 g / 12.37 oz
Function
Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.5 ~ f/16
Autofocus
No
Focal Length
50 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Performance
Max Magnification
0.067
Min Focus Distance
900 mm / 35.43 in
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