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Certified Keeper Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2
89 PixelMeter Score 7 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional optical performance with high sharpness, contrast, and color rendition
  • Smooth, precise manual focus operation
  • Premium all-metal build quality and compact design
  • Versatile features for both stills and video, including EXIF data and clickless aperture
  • Well-controlled distortion and chromatic aberration
Cons Cons
  • Minor optical imperfections including corner softness and field curvature
  • Ergonomic challenges with mounting and handling the lens
  • Absence of autofocus capabilities
  • High purchase price for an f/2 prime

Launch price Launch price $949
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.14x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weight & size Weight & size 320g (11.3 oz) · 62 x 59 mm (2.44 x 2.32 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 2, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $949
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens line / series Lens line / series Loxia

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 4

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 47°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.14x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 320g (11.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 62mm (2.44 in)
Length Length 59mm (2.32 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None