Used Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/1.4 MC P - Praktica Fit
Condition & contents
| Grading | Nice example of this uncommon lens. Some minor internal dust but no haze or fungus present. Focus is smooth and aperture is positive and snappy. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front & rear caps |
At a glance: Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/1.4 MC - East German Zeiss fast standard prime in M42 mount.
About this lens
The Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm f/1.4 MC P is a classic East German Zeiss 50mm prime in Praktica (M42 screw) mount - MC (Multi-Coated), 7-element Planar-formula optical design. Heritage fast standard prime with characterful rendering.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
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| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter thread | 49mm |
| Weight | Approx. 310g |
| Construction | Metal barrel, multi-coated (MC) optics, Planar optical formula |
Works with
- M42 screw-mount film bodies (Praktica, Pentax Takumar, Zenit, Yashica M42, many others)
- Modern mirrorless via M42-to-[system] adapter (Fuji X, Sony E, MFT, Nikon Z, Canon R, etc.)
Best for
A heritage Zeiss Jena 50mm f/1.4 - East German-made, characterful rendering, and a fast aperture on a classic Planar-formula optical design. M42 screw mount means it works on Praktica bodies and many other M42 cameras, and can be adapted to modern mirrorless cameras with simple adapters. A cult lens for adapted-mirrorless users.
Frequently asked questions
How does this compare to West German Zeiss?
Carl Zeiss Jena (East German) lenses were manufactured separately from Carl Zeiss West Germany after WWII. Both are technically 'Zeiss'. CZJ lenses are often more affordable and have their own characterful rendering. For collectors the distinction matters; for photographers both produce excellent images.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
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| Lens Type | Prime |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | M42 Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Carl Zeiss |