Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar Yellow Thorium 50mm F1,8 M42 lens – with 8 aperture blades
Vintage 50mm f/1.8 lens for m42 screw mount SLR cameras(Zenit, Praktica etc).
Great for photo & video on DSLR via adaptors(m42 to Nikon/Canon etc), mirrorless systems: Sony NEX, Olympus Pen, Panasonic G, Canon EOS M, Nikon 1, FujiFilm X-mount etc.
Great ZEISS zebra 50mm lens, standard on full frame or film and closer to short telephoto of APS-C size sensors(or even short tele on smaller sensors).
Summary | |
Lens Composition | 6 elements in 5 groups |
Angular Field | 45 degrees |
Minimum Focus | 35cm/1.14ft |
Focusing Action | MF |
f-stop Scale | f/1.8-f/22, manual |
Filter Size | 49mm |
Lens Hood | N/A |
Weight | 225g/7.93oz |
Dimensions | 61x51mm/2.1×2″ |
Lens Case | optional |
Comparison: common 8 blades(left) vs rare 6 blades version(right)

The lens s/n 8532461Â is in excellent condition!
Nearly no signs of use/age on lens barrel.
Glass is clean and clear – has no fungus, no haze, no scratches!
Few internal dust particles are possible, but these will not affect photos.
Mechanics are excellent – lens focuses evenly and smoothly.
Aperture blades are free from oil.
Comes complete with rear & front lens caps.
Optics:
★★★★★
Mechanics:
★★★★★
Appearance:
★★★★★
Overall:
★★★★★


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