Zeiss Normal 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar T* ZM Manual Focus Lens for Zeiss Ikon and Leica M Mount Rangefinder Cameras - Black
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The Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar T* ZM Lens is a fast, bright lens that offers well controlled distortion and produces a very accurate representation of objects. The C in its name stands for Compact, and this lens is not much bigger or heavier than the slower 50mm f/2 lens in this same range. It is a very versatile lens for photo-journalistic work in general and for available light photography in particular.
The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses offer high standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. You can count on highly advanced flare control for crisp and brilliant images. And virtually zero geometric distortion, ensuring precise accuracy when reproducing shapes, especially useful when photographing products and architecture.
- Compatible with the Ikon rangefinder camera, or with any camera using the Leica M mount
- Improved resistance to flaring
- 1/3 stop interval click stops allows for exact exposure
- Precise 10 bladed aperture creates pleasing unfocused highlights
| Filter Size | 46mm |
| f/Stop Range | 1.5-16 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.9' (0.9 m) |
| Magnification | 1:15 |
| Angle of View | 46° |
| Groups/Elements | 4/6 |
| Length | 1.8" (45mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 2.2" (56mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 oz (250 g) |
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Pros
- Color
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Size
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Outoor low light
- Portraits
- Street photography
Comments about Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Lens - Black:
I don't have a leica or Leica Lenses I have Sony Alpha/Minolta stuff But I was intriguded with the NEX-5 so I got one and soon relized my alpha lenses with the alpha mount adaptor were way too big and weird looking on the tiny NEX-5 so I got the CV M mount adaptor and bought the ZM 35/2.8 and 50/1.5 both these lenses blew me away with there image quality and bokeh, and they are really small. this 50/1.5 makes much more pleasing images than my Sony 50/1.4 lens and is not difficult to manualy focus. I would recomend it to anyone with an NEX camera as long as you are comfrotable useing manual focus lenses. go to zeissimages.com you can search for images by lens and see what myself and others are doing with this amazing tiny lens.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Lens - Black:
this is a great lens for street photography. bokeh is simply amazing.
Focus shift at 1.5 is a bit of a pain, but I love the results at 1.8 and 2.0.
this lens is used on the M9, and i'm very happy with it's size and built quality. No viewfinder coverage (without hood)
the hood isn't included and it's pricey, but very well built and it attaches perfectly.
the lens cap is simply horrible.
Overall a very pleasant experience and the results so far are what i expected.
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Pros
- Costs a fraction of Leica
- Great for low-light shots
- Old-school sonnar design
- One-third F ring clicks
- Tough as Nails
Cons
- Slightly funny-looking
- Very permeable to IR
Best Uses
- Casual portrature
- Low-light pictures
- Normal lens on a Leica M
- Tele on a micro43 camera
Comments about Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Lens - Black:
This Zeiss Sonnar 50mm is my go-to lens on the M8. The lens itself doesn't look as hot as a summicron or what have you, but so what -- it more than makes up for that with its timelessly cinematic feel at large apertures, and if sharpness is your big thing, this little guy is totally a ginsu from f/2 onwards. I miss its 1/3 aperture click-stops on all my other M-mount lenses. It's the first lens I got for the M8 that made me genuinely want to shoot on something full-frame.
It also makes for a fantastic tele on the EP-1, with an M-mount adapter.
The only thing to watch out for: M8 users should definitely be sure to use a UV/IR cut filter as it seems to be extremely permeable as regards IR light; sans the filter, black fabric comes out looking absolutely eggplant-y, moreso than with other lenses I have tried. Interestingly, on the EP-1 it gives you nicer reds without IR cut (in my humble opinion of course).
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- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- 2-Year Warranty
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