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Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
530 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
88 mm

At a Glance

This 50 mm standard prime for Nikon F-Mount full frame reaches a half-macro magnification of 1:2 with a close focus distance of 24 cm. Its f/2 maximum aperture also allows shorter shutter times in dim light. Focusing is manual only. The lens suits macro and product work as well as everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Everyday
  • Street

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/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
530 g (1.17 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm (9.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, cop-community.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 Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 fit?

The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensZeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 MacroMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 IISchneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight530 g660 g200 g1,400 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm52 mm95 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm24 cm40 cm65 cm
Length88 mm73 mm60 mm128 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 weigh?

The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 weighs 530 g. It is 88 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 use?

The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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