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Production
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Country
Japan
Optical
7 elements in 5 groups (EBC coated)
Updated
Feb 15, 2026
Fujinon 50mm f/1.4 M42
M42
Overview
The Fujinon EBC 50mm f/1.4 is often called the best 50mm ever made for M42 mount. Fuji's EBC (Electron Beam Coating) delivers exceptional flare resistance and contrast. The earlier non-EBC version is radioactive (thorium dioxide) — a quirk collectors note. Either way, this is Fuji optics at their finest.
Verdict: A genuine best-in-class M42 standard lens. The Fujinon EBC 50mm f/1.4 delivers sharpness, contrast, and color that compete with lenses costing far more. If you want one 50mm for M42, this might be it.
Community Insights
What people love
- Possibly sharpest M42 50mm
- Exceptional EBC coatings
- Beautiful Fuji colors
- 8-blade bokeh
- Built like a tank
What people dislike
- Early non-EBC version is radioactive
- Soft at f/1.4 (like most fast 50s)
- Premium price for M42
- Heavy for size
Pro Tips
- EBC version worth the premium
- Half-click stops useful for video
- f/2.8-f/8 is exceptional
- Rivals or beats many brand-name 50s
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The Fujinon EBC 50mm f/1.4 is often called the best 50mm ever made for M42 mount. Fuji's EBC (Electron Beam Coating) delivers exceptional flare resistance and contrast. The earlier non-EBC version is radioactive (thorium dioxide) — a quirk collectors note. Either way, this is Fuji optics at their finest.