Carl Zeiss Jena DDR TESSAR 50mm F/2.8 "Compact" Type 2

Specifications01

MountEXAKTA

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypePrime

Release year1956

Weight120 g

Min focus distance0.6 m

Optical elements4

Groups3

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Aperture controlAperture ring

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypePrime lens

Field Notes02

Carl Zeiss Jena DDR TESSAR 50mm f/2.8 compact prime lens for Exakta mount, intended for general photography. Tessar design typically uses a compact optical layout with a standard focal length.

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