
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
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.
| Lens | Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2 | Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II | Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 530 g | 660 g | 200 g | 1,400 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 52 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | 24 cm | 40 cm | 65 cm |
| Length | 88 mm | 73 mm | 60 mm | 128 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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.
Similar lenses
Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro
50mm · f/2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II
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Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.8/50 HM
50mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
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Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
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Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4
50mm · f/1.4
Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50
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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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