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    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50 mm f/ 1.8
    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50 mm f/ 1.8

    Porst Color Reflex Auto 50 mm f/ 1.8

    50mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Porst Color Reflex Auto 50 mm f/1.8 is an M42-mount lens known for realistic color rendition and bright, sunny image quality. Optical strengths include good sharpness when stopped down, but wide-open performance may be softer. Build quality is typical of its era—all-metal construction with smooth focusing. It suits photographers seeking a vintage normal lens with pleasing colors for adapted use on mirrorless or DSLR cameras.