Drawing inspiration from its 1930s predecessor, the black C Sonnar T* 50mm f/1.5 ZM by ZEISS serves as a fast, standard prime lens designed for M-mount rangefinder cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/1.5 and a natural perspective, this lens is particularly adept for portrait and documentary photography, especially under challenging lighting conditions. The 'C' designation signifies its compact design and traditional optical configuration, which together yield timeless images characterized by natural color accuracy and rendering. Furthermore, the Sonnar optical architecture enhances sharpness and minimizes flare, while the T* anti-reflective coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring high contrast and vibrant color clarity.
- Type 'C' lens refers to this lens's classic aesthetic and compact design that recalls its predecessor from the 1930s. The glass and coatings have been updated to contemporary standards, however it still produces a timeless look well-suited for both film and digital use.
- Sonnar optical concept benefits the normal focal length and helps to realize a high degree of sharpness and well-controlled flare.
- Bright f/1.5 maximum aperture suits working in available light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field for selective focus imagery.
- ZEISS T* anti-reflective coatings have been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections in order to provide greater image clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.
- Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 3'.
