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Carl ZeissPortrait·CONTAREX mount·1961
Carl Zeiss Contarex Planar 55mm F/1.4
Specifications01
MountCONTAREX
Focal length55mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypePortrait · Prime
Release year1961
Filter size56 mm
Min focus distance0.45 m
Max magnification0.1667
Aperture blades9
Optical elements7
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Lens hoodBayonet-type 20.0712 (rectangular)
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeStandard prime lens
Field Notes02
Carl Zeiss Planar 55mm f/1.4 is a Contarex-mount standard prime lens for low-light and general photography. It provides a wide maximum aperture for shallow depth of field.
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