Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T Pentax-k*

$1,228
50 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/2
1:2 (0.5x) Macro

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"Words really cannot describe the overall satisfaction that this fine lens brings to the user. I highly recommend anyone interested in what quite possibly might be a future legendary piece of glass to give this one a try. Is there anything not good about this lens? Nope. Not a thing. As my title says...my new benchmark."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

horizontal angle of view
26.7°
76mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/2

	Great macro
	1:2 (0.5x)

Cons

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

	Poor macro
	1:2 (0.5x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/22

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:2 (0.5x)	above average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2	above average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	No	below average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Pentax K
	Length	65 mm	above average
	Diameter	72 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	17.8°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	17.8°
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

Cons

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

The Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k lens?

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Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T Pentax-k*

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss Makro-Planar Macro 50mm f/2 ZK T Pentax-k* lens?