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Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50

Canon EF

Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
380 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
48 mm

At a Glance

As a standard lens for full frame Canon EF, the Planar 50 mm offers an f/1.4 aperture and is focused by hand. That allows shorter shutter times in dim light. The minimum focus distance is 45 cm, and it weighs 380 g. Everyday, street and low light shooting are typical uses.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
380 g (0.84 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
48 mm (1.89 in)
Diameter
71 mm (2.8 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 fit?

The Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Planar T* 1,4/50Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMCSamyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMCZeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight380 g535 g535 g922 g
Filter diameter58 mm77 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm45 cm45 cm
Length48 mm75 mm74.7 mm97.5 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 weigh?

The Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 weighs 380 g. It is 48 mm long with a diameter of 71 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 use?

The Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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