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Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8

50 mm · f/1.8 · M42

The Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 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
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame46.8°50 mm
APS-C (1.5×)31.6°76 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)30.3°80 mm
Micro Four Thirds24.4°100 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
50 mm30 m15 m10 m7.6 m5.3 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 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 Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 75 mm (1.5×) or 80 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Zeiss Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 compatible with?
It fits KMZ Zenit 122, KMZ Zenit 412LS (see the full list above).