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Carl Zeiss

Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.4 T* Lens Contax Yashica Mount Boxed Excellent

Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f1.4 T* Lens Contax Yashica Mount Boxed Excellent

£195.00 GBP
£195.00 GBP
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Description
The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 is a legendary ultra-fast standard prime lens engineered for the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) 35mm SLR system. Celebrated worldwide for setting the benchmark in optical performance, it features world-renowned Carl Zeiss T* multi-coating for incredible contrast, micro-contrast, vivid color saturation, and exceptional flare suppression. With its ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, it creates remarkably shallow depth of field and beautiful background bokeh. Precision-crafted with an all-metal Japanese barrel, it remains a top choice for 35mm film photographers, collectors, and videographers adapting vintage glass to modern mirrorless digital bodies.

Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent
Optics are fungus and haze free with possible minor dust. Lens barrel shows minimal signs of previous use. Focus ring turns smoothly and aperture blades are oil-free, snappy, and precise. Shutter speeds and light meter vary appropriately.
Stripped and cleaned September 2026

Included
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 C/Y Mount Lens
Original Outer Box
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap

Key Features

  • Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture for low-light photography and extreme isolation

  • Legendary Carl Zeiss T* multi-coating for unmatched color and contrast rendering

  • Classic 6-element Planar optical formula for edge-to-edge sharpness

  • Native Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount suitable for digital mirrorless adaptation

  • Robust precision all-metal construction with tactile knurled focus ring

Collector's Notes
The 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* is widely regarded as one of the finest 50mm prime lenses ever made for 35mm SLR cameras. Highly sought after by modern cinematographers for cine-modding and vintage lens collectors alike, finding an Excellent example preserved complete with its original factory outer box makes this a prime investment piece.

Keywords
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f14, Zeiss 50mm f14 T Star, Contax Yashica Mount Lens, Vintage Zeiss CY Prime, Boxed Carl Zeiss Lens, Fast 50mm Prime Lens, Adapted Cine Lens

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