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Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM

Leica M-Mount

Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.5
Weight
250 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
45 mm
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At a Glance

The f/1.5 maximum aperture makes this standard prime for Leica M mount a light-gathering lens on full frame. It allows shorter shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. It weighs 250 g, focuses manually and reaches a minimum focus distance of 0.9 m. It suits everyday, street and low-light photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.9 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
250 g (0.55 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:14.9 (0.07×)
Length
45 mm (1.77 in)
Diameter
56 mm (2.2 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, zeiss.com

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

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Which cameras does the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM fit?

The Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensCarl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZMVoigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM IILight Lens Lab 50mm F1.5 Z21Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.5f/1.5f/1.4
Weight250 g198 g313 g337 g
Filter diameter46 mm43 mm52 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm70 cm70 cm45 cm
Length45 mm36.9 mm64.2 mm59 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM: FAQ

Does the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM have autofocus?

No, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM have image stabilization?

No, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM weigh?

The Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM weighs 250 g. It is 45 mm long with a diameter of 56 mm.

What filter size does the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM use?

The Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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