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    Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50
    Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50

    Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50

    50mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 is a manual-focus standard lens with superb all-metal build and smooth focusing. Optical performance is weak wide open, with softness and uneven sharpness, but improves dramatically by f/2 and becomes very sharp from f/2.8 to f/11. It lacks autofocus, which may frustrate some users, but suits enthusiasts who value build and manual control. It is best for portrait or zone-focus work on mirrorless or film cameras.