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Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 Planar T* ZM Lens for Leica M, Silver

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Zeiss 50mm lens, perfect for Leica M series cameras.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this Planar T* lens, renowned for sharpness.
  • The f/2.0 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photographs.
  • Enjoy the robust build quality of this Zeiss lens, designed for years of reliable use.
  • Achieve precise manual focus with a close focus distance of 2.3" for detailed shots.
  • This 50mm lens offers a classic focal length, ideal for portraits and everyday photography.
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Jack V : Will the ZM mount work on an M3? Is an adapter necessary?ROGER B : Yes, this lens will work very well on your M-3. No adapter necessary. I purchased this same lens a little over a year ago for the exact same camera and the picture are wonderful.KIRK C : Yeah
Shopper : Can I use this lens w/my Olympus E-P3? Will metering work? I believe that Olympus has a converter for this lens/camera. Yes/No?ANDREW R : To use this lens on an EP-3 you would need an adapter (like this: <a href="http://www.adorama.com/VTM43ALM.html)." target="_blank">http://www.adorama.com/VTM43ALM.html).</a> Some adapters do provide electronic coupling between the body and the lens, however most do not. Metering may or may not be functional depending on the lens and adapter used.
Shopper : Is this lens compatible for my m6?Glen H : Yes, this lens is compatible with the Leica M6.

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2020-08-19T11:44:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic!

Fantastic!

Donald B.

2018-12-10T09:08:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Razor sharp on a leica m3

I have two 50mm lenses for my m3. This and a sonnar. They compliment each other well. This one is razor sharp. I use this one for anything except portraits.

Jackson D.

2015-04-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Zeiss Color and 3D

Mine was a used copy in perfect condition as advertised. I have put it to work so far as a short portrait lens on my Sony NEX-7, with excellent results, and plan to use it soon as a walk around lens on a Sony full frame. This 50mm has the characteristic Zeiss richness of color and 3D rendering that I find magical. I also appreciate its small form factor, particularly when shooting candids and street photos. Manual focus engages you in the image in different ways than auto. And often it's faster. Try it, you won't miss the bulky autofocus lenses.

RICHARD P.

2013-04-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional pairing with MILC camera

Use this lens on a Sony NEX-7 with outstanding results. Built like a tank, silky-smooth bokeh, sharp as a tack. I've owned 3 Zeiss lenses and they consistently produce the images I find most appealing.

KRIS W.

2013-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens

This lens is excellent. Sharp, contrasty, clean. I have 2 vintage Rolleis with zeiss glass. I use this on an M6 and M-E.

Ritratto

2012-03-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Shockingly good lens

My first lens for a Leica M9 and I was asstounded by the contrast and the saturation of colours using this lens. I used this lens until I bought a 35mm summicron then moved back to the 50mm Zeiss Zm as the color and 3d pop to photos was much better with the Zeiss. The only real complaint is that the lens cap is very poorly designed. The Knurl on the tabs goes the "wrong way" so you drop it almost every time you try to put it on the lens after use. A minor complaint is that the filter size is non standard. I wish every Leica lens was as good as this beauty which considering is a bargin.

Paul

2011-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An amazing little lens

This is an amazing little gem. This lens is lightweight, super sharp, built well, focuses well, and flare proof. This is the most often used lens on my Zeiss Ikon. I haven't realized how good this lens was until I used my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on my D90. The Zeiss made the Nikon look like a toy. It was blurry, compared to the Zeiss, and had tons of internal reflections which really degraded the photos. If you have an M mount camera, then you deserve to own this lens. At its low price do yourself a favor and order one now.

Ofri

2008-09-04T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

As good as any other Zeiss lens

I got this lens for my Leica M6 because I've had a version of this lens for all my other cameras, Contax RTS3, Contax G2, Hassy 500cm, and my Nikon D300. This lens style (50mm planar T) has never failed me. I sell Nikon camera and lens for a living, and I am a closet Zeiss shooter.

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Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 T* Planar Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Leica M

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Color

    Silver

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    6 Elements / 4 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    10

  • Weight

    8.1 oz / 230g

  • Dimensions

    Length (without lens caps) 52 mm (2")
    Diameter max. 68 mm (2.7")

Features

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  • Special Features

    Boke Effect

  • Compatibility

    Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), Leica M-E, Leica M Monochrom, Leica M10-D OB, Leica M (Typ 262), Leica M10-D, Leica M10, Leica M-D (Typ 262), Leica M-P (Typ 240), Leica M (Typ 240), Leica ME (Typ 240), Leica M10P, Leica M10-R, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica Leica M Monochrom

  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • Angle of View

    47°

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    2.3" / 70 cm

  • Focal Length

    50mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.05

  • Filter Size

    43mm

  • UPC Code

    4047865200110

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Designed For Use With:

  • Leica M10
  • Leica M10 Monochrom
  • Leica M10-D
  • Leica M10-R
  • Leica M10-D OB
  • Leica Leica M Monochrom
  • Leica M (Typ 240)
  • Leica M (Typ 262)
  • Leica M Monochrom
  • Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • Leica M10P
  • Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • Leica M-E
  • Leica ME (Typ 240)
  • Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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About Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 T* Planar

FEATURED REVIEWS

Shockingly good lens

By Paul

My first lens for a Leica M9 and I was asstounded by the contrast and the saturation of colours using this lens. I used this lens until I bought a 35mm summicron then moved back to the 50mm Zeiss Zm as the color and 3d pop to photos was much better with the Zeiss. The only real complaint is that the lens cap is very poorly designed. The Knurl on the tabs goes the "wrong way" so you drop it almost every time you try to put it on the lens after use. A minor complaint is that the filter size ...

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An amazing little lens

By Ofri

This is an amazing little gem. This lens is lightweight, super sharp, built well, focuses well, and flare proof. This is the most often used lens on my Zeiss Ikon. I haven't realized how good this lens was until I used my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on my D90. The Zeiss made the Nikon look like a toy. It was blurry, compared to the Zeiss, and had tons of internal reflections which really degraded the photos. If you have an M mount camera, then you deserve to own this lens. At its low price do yourself...

View full Review

Become an expert in capturing the world through the lens of the 50mm f/2.0 Planar T* ZM Lens for Leica M, Silver. This lens, inspired by the perspective of the human eye, sets a new standard for M-bayonet lenses. It's built on the esteemed Carl Zeiss Planar design, a harmonious blend of six optical elements in four groups.

This lens boasts superior resolving power, delivering high image quality across the entire field. Its exceptional flare control ensures crisp, brilliant images, making it an ideal choice for all-round photography, documentation, and photojournalism.

The M-mount design, embraced by passionate 35mm photographers for over half a century, offers a unique advantage - more space. Without the need for a moving reflex mirror and drive mechanism, the distance between the last lens element and the film is significantly reduced. This allows for the creation of superior lens types, including high-performing wide-angle lenses.

Our lens designers have relished the opportunity to develop the Carl Zeiss family of T* ZM-mount lenses. They've pursued perfection in lens performance, leveraging our uncompromising symmetric lens designs. The result is a range of the most advanced M-mount lenses ever made.

The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses are designed to offer the highest standards in performance, reliability, and image quality. They feature virtually zero geometric distortion, ensuring precise accuracy when reproducing shapes - a feature particularly useful when photographing products and architecture.

These lenses are specifically designed to minimize focus shift with aperture changes, an important innovation with significant benefits for rangefinder photography. The precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure. For reliable performance, the Carl Zeiss T* ZM-mount lenses are designed with a wear-resistant filter mount and an extremely accurate rangefinder coupling mechanism.

Experience the beauty of photography with the 50mm f/2.0 Planar T* ZM Lens for Leica M, Silver. It's not just a lens, it's a commitment to superior quality and performance.

Zeiss 50mm f/2.0 T* Planar Features

  • The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses offers the highest possible standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality.
  • Virtually zero geometric distortion for accurate reproduction of object shapes, particularly products and architecture
  • Reduces unintended focus shift with aperture variation for improved accuracy of rangefinder defined focus
  • Precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure
  • Wear resistant filter mount for long-term reliability in tough conditions
  • Highly advanced flare control that ensures crisp, brilliant images
  • Extremely accurate rangefinder coupling mechanism ensures optical precision, contributing to superior image quality

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Zeiss 50mm lens, perfect for Leica M series cameras.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with this Planar T* lens, renowned for sharpness.
  • The f/2.0 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photographs.
  • Enjoy the robust build quality of this Zeiss lens, designed for years of reliable use.
  • Achieve precise manual focus with a close focus distance of 2.3" for detailed shots.
  • This 50mm lens offers a classic focal length, ideal for portraits and everyday photography.

What's in the box:

  • Zeiss 50mm Lens
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • Limited 2-Year Warranty