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    Pentacon 50 mm f/ 1.8 multi coating auto
    Pentacon 50 mm f/ 1.8 multi coating auto

    Pentacon 50 mm f/ 1.8 multi coating auto

    50mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC is a cheap, all-metal vintage lens with a unique close focus of 33 cm. Optically, it delivers vibrant colors and decent sharpness stopped down, but wide open it's soft with heavy flare and weird bokeh. Build quality is solid metal but tolerances vary; common issues include stiff or loose focus rings. It suits budget-conscious shooters seeking character and close-up capability on mirrorless or DSLR via M42 adapter.