The Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating is a 50 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for the M42 mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
50 mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
Mount
M42
Designed for
1.53× crop
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| APS-C (1.5×) | 31.6° | 76 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 30.3° | 80 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 24.4° | 100 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mm | 45 m | 23 m | 16 m | 12 m | 8.0 m |
Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Cameras that fit (2)
Where to buy
B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)FAQ
What is the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 76 mm.
Which cameras is the Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 auto multi coating compatible with?
It fits KMZ Zenit 122, KMZ Zenit 412LS (see the full list above).