Carl Zeiss Loxia 50 mm f/2
Carl Sep 2014
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Carl Zeiss Loxia 50 mm f/2

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. It weighs 320 g, and was released in 2014. 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/2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, low-light. The optical design incorporates 6 elements / 4 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2
Aperture
50mm
Focal
320 g
Weight
Sep 2014
Released
launch price
$949
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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/2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
6 elements / 4 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Sony E
Dimensions
59.2 x 62.1 mm
Weight
320 g (11.29 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 ≈ 1.8% of the frame width

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