Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm F/3.5 [T]

Specifications01

MountCONTAX

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/3.5

TypePrime

Release year1932

Filter size42 mm

Optical elements4

Groups3

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlDial-set aperture ring

Lens hood1283/4 1283/3 1283/1 1281/4 1283/13

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar is a 50mm fixed (prime) lens for Contax cameras with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, typically used as a standard lens for general photography. The [T] indicates a specific Tessar variant/trim.

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