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Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2

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Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
320 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
59 mm
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At a Glance

This standard prime has a 50 mm focal length and an f/2 aperture for full frame Sony E-mount. The Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 is focused manually and, according to the manufacturer, has a de-clicked aperture and a full-metal housing. It focuses down to 45 cm (1:6.9, 0.14x) and weighs 320 g. Everyday shooting, street and low light suit it.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
320 g (0.71 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.9 (0.15×)
Length
59 mm (2.32 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

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

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 fit?

The Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensZeiss Loxia 50mm F2AstrHori 50mm f/2Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2Brightin Star MF 50mm F2 Tri-Sight
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight320 g310 g364 g431 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm49 mm37.5 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm50 cm45 cm70 cm
Length59 mm52 mm61.3 mm72 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Loxia 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 Loxia 50mm F2 weigh?

The Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 weighs 320 g. It is 59 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 use?

The Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Loxia 50mm F2 a full-frame lens?

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

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