
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
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
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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.
| Lens | Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 | Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC | Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC | Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 380 g | 535 g | 535 g | 922 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 48 mm | 75 mm | 74.7 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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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