Kern Macro-Switar 50mm F/1.9

Specifications01

MountM42

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/1.9

TypeMacro · Portrait · Prime

Filter size52 mm

Min focus distance0.27 m

Max magnification0.3333

Aperture blades6

Optical elements8

Groups5

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)

Lens hoodB ⌀52 - Clamp-on round

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeMacro lens

Field Notes02

Kern Macro-Switar is a 50mm prime lens for close-up (macro) use, mounted on M42. It has a maximum aperture of f/1.9 for low-light capability and shallow depth of field.

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