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Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f2.8

Exakta50mmf/2.8
฿5,450In stock

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Condition assessed 23/6/2026

How we grade
Optical
5.0/5
Mechanical
5.0/5
Cosmetic
3.0/5
BVery goodWeighted across three axes

Honest disclosure

MinimalDust
NoneHaze
NoneFungus
NoneSeparation
NoneCoating marks
NoneOil on blades
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Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f2.8

The Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f/2.8 with 8 aperture blades in Exakta mount is a historically significant lens from 1950s East Germany that delivers legendary sharpness when stopped down, featuring the iconic four-element Tessar formula designed by Paul Rudolph in 1902.

We don’t have a record for this exact unit yet, so the history is for the closest lens family — specs may differ slightly.
Introduced
1950–1959
Optical formula
Tessar formula - 4 elements in 3 groups, designed by Paul Rudolph in 1902
Signature
Neutral to slightly warm rendering with faithful tonal reproduction; single-coated variants exhibit subtle amber cast, with particularly accurate blues and greens.
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Carl Zeiss Tessar 50mm f2.8