Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro

Macro lens with weather sealing, macro capabilities for Macro photography, portraits, general-purpose.

Macro prime lens f/2.8
Macro photography
Macro photography
Portraits
Portraits

Lens Review: Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro

The Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro is a versatile macro prime lens designed for APS-C format mirrorless cameras with Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts. Offering a 75mm equivalent focal length, it is well-suited for macro photography, portraits, and general-purpose shooting. The lens achieves a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 0.15 meters, allowing for detailed close-up shots. Its optical design includes 14 elements in 11 groups, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with minimal aberrations. The Fujifilm X-mount version features an aperture ring for direct aperture control. While not weather-sealed, the lens's robust construction and exceptional image quality make it a valuable addition to any photographer's kit.

Specifications

Lens type
Macro prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
50 mm (75 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Sony E, Fujifilm X
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes (Fujifilm X-mount version)
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
14 elements in 11 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.15 m (5.9 inches)
Maximum magnification
1.0x (1:1)
Filter size
52 mm
Dimensions
65 mm (diameter) x 91 mm (length)
Weight
290 g (10.2 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Macro photography, portraits, general-purpose

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