Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50 mm f/1.5 ZM
Carl Jun 2006
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Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50 mm f/1.5 ZM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.5. It weighs 250 g, and was released in 2006. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/1.5 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, low-light. The optical design incorporates 6 elements in 4 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.5
Aperture
50mm
Focal
250 g
Weight
Jun 2006
Released
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Good for portraitlow-light
Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.5
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
6 elements in 4 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.9 m (35.43 inches)
Filter size
46 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Dimensions
56 x 45 mm
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.4% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 50 mm f/1.5 ZM
Past Imperfect II
01 Past Imperfect II by wm_brant
Sidewalk shooting. Wires.
02 Sidewalk shooting. Wires. by Dogman2x
Sidewalk shooting. Debris.
03 Sidewalk shooting. Debris. by Dogman2x
In domo balaenae
04 In domo balaenae by ricardramon
M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #4
05 M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #4 by John Teulon Ladd
The tangled hairball
06 The tangled hairball by Dogman2x
M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #3
07 M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #3 by John Teulon Ladd
Father and Daughter I
08 Father and Daughter I by wm_brant
M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #2
09 M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #2 by John Teulon Ladd
Three bells
10 Three bells by Dogman2x
The ice bucket and the four o'clocks
11 The ice bucket and the four o'clocks by Dogman2x
M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #1
12 M11P Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM C Norges Mars. le Bois Jan 2025 #1 by John Teulon Ladd
face the sunset
13 face the sunset by Amselchen
Shades of grey
14 Shades of grey by MNS-1968
Sky trails
15 Sky trails by MNS-1968
Walking away
16 Walking away by f/5.6ish
Discarded wheels
17 Discarded wheels by MNS-1968
Split post
18 Split post by f/5.6ish
Fire Sky
19 Fire Sky by MNS-1968
A cluster of trunks
20 A cluster of trunks by Dogman2x
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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