The Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 is a 58 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 for the M42 mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
58 mm
Max aperture
f/2
Mount
M42
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 40.9° | 58 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 27.4° | 89 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 26.2° | 93 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 21.1° | 116 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/2.8 | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 mm | 40 m | 20 m | 14 m | 10 m | 7.1 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Cameras that fit (2)
Where to buy
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What is the Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 87 mm (1.5×) or 93 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm f/2 compatible with?
It fits KMZ Zenit 122, KMZ Zenit 412LS (see the full list above).