Zeiss Classic Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 Nikon F (ZF.2)

Zeiss Classic Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 Nikon F (ZF.2)

A 50 mm standard lens with an aperture of f/1.4 for cameras with Nikon F mount and full-frame sensors. The optics consist of 7 elements in 6 groups. When used with a DSLR with a 1.5 crop factor, the lens becomes a 75 mm portrait lens.

Optics and coating

The T* coating on all surfaces reduces flare and ghosting. The construction provides high contrast and natural colour rendition even wide open. Geometric distortion is minimised when photographing architecture and products.

Aperture and focus

The aperture features nine blades that create a virtually circular opening for harmonious blurred areas in the background. The minimum aperture is f/16. Focus is set manually via a mechanism with a rotation angle of 223° for high precision.

Minimum distance and construction

The minimum focus distance is 45 cm and the maximum magnification is 1:6.7. The free working distance is 0.35 m to ∞. The solid metal mount ensures consistent function and performance over time. The lens measures 45 mm in length, weighs 330 g and has a 58 mm filter thread.