Pairing an all-manual control-set with a digitally-optimised design, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Its manual focus design has been developed in specific regard for use with electronic viewfinders, and also features a manual aperture ring that can be 'de-clicked' for silent operation best-suited for filmmakers. Based on the symmetrical Planar optical concept, this lens is adept at correcting for chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the aperture range for maintained image consistency and clarity. Additionally, a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to individual lens elements to further reduce lens flare and ghosting for enhanced image clarity and contrast. Serving as a unique option for the contemporary image-maker, the Zeiss Loxia series of lenses are built for the imaging demands of modern full-frame digital cameras, yet are founded upon conventional manual controls. This lens shows significant signs of use. There is a small amount of dust within the lens, which would not affect optical performance at all. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. The lens mount is well used and shows significant wear.
Pairing an all-manual control-set with a digitally-optimised design, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Its manual focus design has been developed in specific regard for use with electronic viewfinders, and also features a manual aperture ring that can be 'de-clicked' for silent operation best-suited for filmmakers. Based on the symmetrical Planar optical concept, this lens is adept at correcting for chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the aperture range for maintained image consistency and clarity. Additionally, a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to individual lens elements to further reduce lens flare and ghosting for enhanced image clarity and contrast. Serving as a unique option for the contemporary image-maker, the Zeiss Loxia series of lenses are built for the imaging demands of modern full-frame digital cameras, yet are founded upon conventional manual controls. This lens shows significant signs of use. There is a small amount of dust within the lens, which would not affect optical performance at all. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. The lens mount is well used and shows significant wear.
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The lowest price for Zeiss Loxia Planar T* 50mm f/2 Lens For Sony E Mount right now is $749.00.
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Zeiss Loxia Planar T* 50mm f/2 Lens For Sony E Mount
Pairing an all-manual control-set with a digitally-optimised design, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Its manual focus design has been developed in specific regard for use with electronic viewfinders, and also features a manual aperture ring that can be 'de-clicked' for silent operation best-suited for filmmakers. Based on the symmetrical Planar optical concept, this lens is adept at correcting for chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the aperture range for maintained image consistency and clarity. Additionally, a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to individual lens elements to further reduce lens flare and ghosting for enhanced image clarity and contrast. Serving as a unique option for the contemporary image-maker, the Zeiss Loxia series of lenses are built for the imaging demands of modern full-frame digital cameras, yet are founded upon conventional manual controls. This lens shows significant signs of use. There is a small amount of dust within the lens, which would not affect optical performance at all. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. The lens mount is well used and shows significant wear.
Pairing an all-manual control-set with a digitally-optimised design, the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens is a normal prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Its manual focus design has been developed in specific regard for use with electronic viewfinders, and also features a manual aperture ring that can be 'de-clicked' for silent operation best-suited for filmmakers. Based on the symmetrical Planar optical concept, this lens is adept at correcting for chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the aperture range for maintained image consistency and clarity. Additionally, a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating has also been applied to individual lens elements to further reduce lens flare and ghosting for enhanced image clarity and contrast. Serving as a unique option for the contemporary image-maker, the Zeiss Loxia series of lenses are built for the imaging demands of modern full-frame digital cameras, yet are founded upon conventional manual controls. This lens shows significant signs of use. There is a small amount of dust within the lens, which would not affect optical performance at all. The lens barrel shows some heavy cosmetic marks. The focus ring shows signs of wear. The lens mount is well used and shows significant wear.
Last updated at 23/07/2024 08:53:36
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
The build quality is simply outstanding! And it really is made for use on my Sony a7S. It's a perfect match for the a7 series - having just the right balance and weight and very manageable size. The metal and glass construction is really something to behold and the image quality - well - it's quite exceptional throughout the range. Shooting at f2 has posed no problems and the bokeh is quite nice. It's pricey, but you clearly get your money's worth from it. Shooting video with it requires somewhat of a turning curve. The de-clicked aperture is terrific. The lack of stabilization is a challenge. But with practice, and minor rigging, this becomes less of a problem. The manual focus has turned out to be a huge plus for video - and I wasn't sure that would be the case. ... MoreThe build quality is simply outstanding! And it really is made for use on my Sony a7S. It's a perfect match for the a7 series - having just the right balance and weight and very manageable size. The metal and glass construction is really something to behold and the image quality - well - it's quite exceptional throughout the range. Shooting at f2 has posed no problems and the bokeh is quite nice. It's pricey, but you clearly get your money's worth from it. Shooting video with it requires somewhat of a turning curve. The de-clicked aperture is terrific. The lack of stabilization is a challenge. But with practice, and minor rigging, this becomes less of a problem. The manual focus has turned out to be a huge plus for video - and I wasn't sure that would be the case. In all respects - this lens has upped my game.
originally posted on adorama.com
Absolutely lovely to use. It's reasonably sharp, smooth and generally built incredibly. Well corrected and very sharp, although not quite up to snuff compared to a Voigtlander APO-Lanthar. At similar new prices, it really depends on your needs. I picked this up due to the sealing and an aggressively affordable used price. You could do a lot worse for glass, but you could also do better with your money nowadays. Zeiss level build quality, but nothing truly special to make it worth the massive price bump over apochromatic laowa lenses. Beautiful images and generally wonderful to work with, it's dragged down by the generally high cost. Still, I'm glad to have it in my kit for a walkaround landscape lens.
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Pros: This Zeiss Biogon T 35mm F/2 is just what I was looking for. Light weight, non obtrusive to subjects, sharp as a tack, has the color rendition of my Leica 35mm -70mm, simple to use and the communication to my Sony A7M2 was exactly as reported by professionals. It pulls in the subject to manually adjust the focus, and I also pre-set a button to further increase the image. No distortion when enlarging the subject, pre shot. This will be my everyday walk around camera and it can use it for landscapes and close-ups as well. Great buy for anyone! I also own a Zeiss Batis 25mm F/2 as well as other manufacturers and lens sizes. Cons: None what so ever.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
The build quality is simply outstanding! And it really is made for use on my Sony a7S. It's a perfect match for the a7 series - having just the right balance and weight and very manageable size. The metal and glass construction is really something to behold and the image quality - well - it's quite exceptional throughout the range. Shooting at f2 has posed no problems and the bokeh is quite nice. It's pricey, but you clearly get your money's worth from it. Shooting video with it requires somewhat of a turning curve. The de-clicked aperture is terrific. The lack of stabilization is a challenge. But with practice, and minor rigging, this becomes less of a problem. The manual focus has turned out to be a huge plus for video - and I wasn't sure that would be the case. ... MoreThe build quality is simply outstanding! And it really is made for use on my Sony a7S. It's a perfect match for the a7 series - having just the right balance and weight and very manageable size. The metal and glass construction is really something to behold and the image quality - well - it's quite exceptional throughout the range. Shooting at f2 has posed no problems and the bokeh is quite nice. It's pricey, but you clearly get your money's worth from it. Shooting video with it requires somewhat of a turning curve. The de-clicked aperture is terrific. The lack of stabilization is a challenge. But with practice, and minor rigging, this becomes less of a problem. The manual focus has turned out to be a huge plus for video - and I wasn't sure that would be the case. In all respects - this lens has upped my game.
Absolutely lovely to use. It's reasonably sharp, smooth and generally built incredibly. Well corrected and very sharp, although not quite up to snuff compared to a Voigtlander APO-Lanthar. At similar new prices, it really depends on your needs. I picked this up due to the sealing and an aggressively affordable used price. You could do a lot worse for glass, but you could also do better with your money nowadays. Zeiss level build quality, but nothing truly special to make it worth the massive price bump over apochromatic laowa lenses. Beautiful images and generally wonderful to work with, it's dragged down by the generally high cost. Still, I'm glad to have it in my kit for a walkaround landscape lens.
Pros: This Zeiss Biogon T 35mm F/2 is just what I was looking for. Light weight, non obtrusive to subjects, sharp as a tack, has the color rendition of my Leica 35mm -70mm, simple to use and the communication to my Sony A7M2 was exactly as reported by professionals. It pulls in the subject to manually adjust the focus, and I also pre-set a button to further increase the image. No distortion when enlarging the subject, pre shot. This will be my everyday walk around camera and it can use it for landscapes and close-ups as well. Great buy for anyone! I also own a Zeiss Batis 25mm F/2 as well as other manufacturers and lens sizes. Cons: None what so ever.
I'm a retro-grouch who has used manual focus RF equipment since the age of the dinosaurs. As such, I prefer the manual focus experience on my Sony as well. From that perspective alone, this lens delivers! Exquisite smoothness and superb construction put this lens up with the very best. And the optical performance? Just attaching the lens and looking through the viewfinder told me all I needed to know. The rendering has the classic Zeiss look, with a wonderful dimensionality, without the excessive contrast that sometimes mars the performance of modern lenses. Sharpness is breathtaking; I don't pixel peep, but wide open, in the corners, the trees silhouetted on the mountaintop three miles away are as crisp and undistorted as they are in the center at f/8. Beats every ... MoreI'm a retro-grouch who has used manual focus RF equipment since the age of the dinosaurs. As such, I prefer the manual focus experience on my Sony as well. From that perspective alone, this lens delivers! Exquisite smoothness and superb construction put this lens up with the very best. And the optical performance? Just attaching the lens and looking through the viewfinder told me all I needed to know. The rendering has the classic Zeiss look, with a wonderful dimensionality, without the excessive contrast that sometimes mars the performance of modern lenses. Sharpness is breathtaking; I don't pixel peep, but wide open, in the corners, the trees silhouetted on the mountaintop three miles away are as crisp and undistorted as they are in the center at f/8. Beats every other lens I have, and will probably be my new favorite 50mm. If you don't need or want autofocus, and want this focal length, buy this lens!
If you've got an A7 series camera, there's a good chance that you were considering size when you got it. What I hope you also considered, is the potentially superb manual focus experience. This 50mm completes the the A7 series like no other. It's one of the smallest lenses you can get, but nothing on it feels dainty or fragile. It's solid and I've taken mine out in the rain without any trouble.Plus, the Loxia 50mm communicates with the camera, so you can get EXIF data and a MF assist which automatically zooms in the EVF when you turn the focus ring. Admittedly the latter can be a bit confusing at first, but you can turn it off or learn to use it. I keep it on most of the time.Optically, it's sharp, but so are a lot of other lenses. What makes the Loxia 50mm ... MoreIf you've got an A7 series camera, there's a good chance that you were considering size when you got it. What I hope you also considered, is the potentially superb manual focus experience. This 50mm completes the the A7 series like no other. It's one of the smallest lenses you can get, but nothing on it feels dainty or fragile. It's solid and I've taken mine out in the rain without any trouble.Plus, the Loxia 50mm communicates with the camera, so you can get EXIF data and a MF assist which automatically zooms in the EVF when you turn the focus ring. Admittedly the latter can be a bit confusing at first, but you can turn it off or learn to use it. I keep it on most of the time.Optically, it's sharp, but so are a lot of other lenses. What makes the Loxia 50mm special is its color rendition and microcontrast. The Zeiss 3D pop is strong on this one. There are few lenses which offer as much richness of color. Even black and white photographs sing. I have no doubt that it will be able to keep up with many generations of future sensors.On speed, it may not be it's not be an F/1.4 lens but to get optics this good in this small a package, physics demands trade-offs. The bokeh is lovely, regardless. It's not buttery gaussian haze bokeh (you really need a telephoto lens for that anyway). It's got movement and character, but not in a harsh or distracting way. It's an essential part of the lens' character. Few lenses balance of character and precision as well as the Loxia 50mm.I highly recommend this lens.
If I could have rated it 4.5 stars I would have. The Zeiss Loxia 50mm lens feels extremely well made and IMO is on a par with the image quality and construction of my Leica Summicron lenses. The images from this lens on my a7II are well balanced. The color, sharpness, bokeh, and overall image rendering are consistently pleasing. What this lens does not do is standout in any of the afore mentioned areas. For example it does not have the extraordinary bokeh of the Zeiss 50 f/1.5 Sonnar. When comparing image color and sharpness to my Sony Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55 f/1.8 it does not have more of the intangible Zeiss color pop or better sharpness on or off axis than the 55 f/1.8. The Loxia 50 f/2 simply makes beautiful well balanced images over and over again. (Certainly the ... MoreIf I could have rated it 4.5 stars I would have. The Zeiss Loxia 50mm lens feels extremely well made and IMO is on a par with the image quality and construction of my Leica Summicron lenses. The images from this lens on my a7II are well balanced. The color, sharpness, bokeh, and overall image rendering are consistently pleasing. What this lens does not do is standout in any of the afore mentioned areas. For example it does not have the extraordinary bokeh of the Zeiss 50 f/1.5 Sonnar. When comparing image color and sharpness to my Sony Zeiss Sonnar T FE 55 f/1.8 it does not have more of the intangible Zeiss color pop or better sharpness on or off axis than the 55 f/1.8. The Loxia 50 f/2 simply makes beautiful well balanced images over and over again. (Certainly the a7II has a lot to do with the overall image quality) The reason I purchased the Loxia 50mm and will enjoy it for years is the manual focus design. Zeiss has integrated lens 'f' stop and shutter speed information into the camera's electronic viewfinder. Manual focusing has never been easier. The focus ring feels smooth with the perfect amount of resistance and no slop. The moment you move the focus ring it activates 'Manual Focus Assist' and magnifies the image in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button halfway down and magnification is instantly turned off. 'Peaking Level' may be used in conjunction with 'Manual Focus Assist or turned off. MFA can also be turned off if you wish. The f/stop detents are in thirds. My only complaint with the lens design is the narrow width of the knurled portion of the 'f' stop ring. For now it requires more than a normal amount of touch and concentration to quickly grab the ring to make a change. Perhaps over time it will get easier. BTW the 'f' stop ring is Nikon/Japanese oriented. f/2 is all the way to the left or counter clockwise and f/22 is all the way to the right or clockwise.
First off, this is a manual focus/aperture adjusting lens. When focusing manually, the focus ring is absolutely smooth like 'booth' (butter) and when you turn the aperture ring, you can feel a lick for each f stop. No need to look at where your f stop is set- its about feeling the click. And if you want sharp, this lens will give it to you. I love the bokeh which is smooth and milky. I use this lens on my Sony A7ii and love the fact that these lenses were made for the Sony A7 line. Having the focus peaking feature on my camera really compliments this lens. The build quality is superior to most lenses- all metal and very durable. I also use this lens on my Sony A6000 and it works like a charm. Great portrait lens. My only gripe is the price. BUT you're buying a true ... MoreFirst off, this is a manual focus/aperture adjusting lens. When focusing manually, the focus ring is absolutely smooth like 'booth' (butter) and when you turn the aperture ring, you can feel a lick for each f stop. No need to look at where your f stop is set- its about feeling the click. And if you want sharp, this lens will give it to you. I love the bokeh which is smooth and milky. I use this lens on my Sony A7ii and love the fact that these lenses were made for the Sony A7 line. Having the focus peaking feature on my camera really compliments this lens. The build quality is superior to most lenses- all metal and very durable. I also use this lens on my Sony A6000 and it works like a charm. Great portrait lens. My only gripe is the price. BUT you're buying a true Zeiss lens- not a Sony Zeiss. There's a big difference. It's like going from a Honda and upgrading to an Acura yet both are made by the same manufacture. The Loxia line of lenses is like the luxury version of the Zeiss lens. Sony Zeiss are great lenses as well but if you can fork out the money for a true Zeiss, do it. Its an investment that will last you for years to come.
Although I have other 50mm manual focus lenses that I can use with my A7R II, the Loxia is by far the most enjoyable to use. The EXIF data being available is a huge plus that I wouldn't have expected until using a lot of old lenses with adapters. I found myself looking for the lens settings I used only to find out there was no information. The feel of the lens is first class and the issue I have read in other reviews about not having enough surface to grab when installing or removing the lens turned out to be a non-issue once I got used to where to hold it. The feature where the camera immediately zooms in on the focus point when turning the focusing ring I find to be more of an annoyance than a plus, probably because I'm used to using the C2 button to zoom manually ... MoreAlthough I have other 50mm manual focus lenses that I can use with my A7R II, the Loxia is by far the most enjoyable to use. The EXIF data being available is a huge plus that I wouldn't have expected until using a lot of old lenses with adapters. I found myself looking for the lens settings I used only to find out there was no information. The feel of the lens is first class and the issue I have read in other reviews about not having enough surface to grab when installing or removing the lens turned out to be a non-issue once I got used to where to hold it. The feature where the camera immediately zooms in on the focus point when turning the focusing ring I find to be more of an annoyance than a plus, probably because I'm used to using the C2 button to zoom manually as I have many MF lenses as mentioned before. Some people like that feature and it's easy to turn it off or on as you wish. The lens is quite sharp wide open although there are slightly sharper lenses. The bokeh is very nice. I also own the the Sony/Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 which is a little sharper wide open and also has decent bokeh but if you like to use manual focus the Loxia is a much nicer tool with considerably better feel as far as the focusing ring. Not that the 55mm is bad but the Loxia is clearly better in that regard. I bought the Loxia after the 55mm after trying out a Loxia that I borrowed from a friend. Both lenses are highly recommended but if you don't need AF the Loxia is nicer to use in my opinion.
I spent more time debating this lens than I have any other I've owned. Despite having read nothing but fantastic reviews, I just wasn't quite sure until I got my hands on one and really put it to practice. The focus ring is an absolute treat. Butter-smooth with very useful hard stops. So easy to really nail some sharp focus. The de-clickable aperture ring is nice. Not sure how well it would hold up for film but certainly useful. The one thing that really had me concerned at first was the quality of the bokeh. In some shots it's very nice, but in other shots I feel it can be very distracting, as it is not very smooth. However, after coming to terms with the fact that most clients don't care about bokeh (or even know what it is for that matter), I found that I can ... MoreI spent more time debating this lens than I have any other I've owned. Despite having read nothing but fantastic reviews, I just wasn't quite sure until I got my hands on one and really put it to practice. The focus ring is an absolute treat. Butter-smooth with very useful hard stops. So easy to really nail some sharp focus. The de-clickable aperture ring is nice. Not sure how well it would hold up for film but certainly useful. The one thing that really had me concerned at first was the quality of the bokeh. In some shots it's very nice, but in other shots I feel it can be very distracting, as it is not very smooth. However, after coming to terms with the fact that most clients don't care about bokeh (or even know what it is for that matter), I found that I can easily correct it in Photoshop by simply adding a gaussian blur layer to soften it out. At the end of the day your photos are measured by composition, focus and lighting/color. The size and weight is very appropriate for the a7 bodies. I can focus on getting my shot nicely composed and in focus without worrying about a bulky or heavy lens that I'm having to support. I normally appreciate the benefit of auto-focus, but honestly I think it sometimes makes me a lousy photographer/videographer. I've grown more used to taking full ownership of where my focus is landing. If I review my shots and find that they're not in focus, I can only blame myself instead of the auto-focus, which in turn pushes me to be more accurate the next go around. I was skeptical at first, but I cannot wait to invest in the other Loxia lenses.
This is an absolutely fabulous lens. The build quality is superb and this works with my Sony AR7ii exceptionally well. The picture quality is superb as well. I also have a Leica Summicron and the photos from this are as good as if not better than the Leica sister. I also compared cropped images against the Leica Elmarit and Loxia is certainly better. I do not have Lecia APO or ASP lenses so I cannot comment on these.The lens is solid and heavy just as I like and the focusing aid is really very nice especially when used with Peaking.The only issue that I have with Loxia is that the aperture ring rotates in the opposite direction to the Leica M lenses. No a major issue but a bit annoying.A really nice lens with really excellent quality. I cannot wait to travel ... MoreThis is an absolutely fabulous lens. The build quality is superb and this works with my Sony AR7ii exceptionally well. The picture quality is superb as well. I also have a Leica Summicron and the photos from this are as good as if not better than the Leica sister. I also compared cropped images against the Leica Elmarit and Loxia is certainly better. I do not have Lecia APO or ASP lenses so I cannot comment on these.The lens is solid and heavy just as I like and the focusing aid is really very nice especially when used with Peaking.The only issue that I have with Loxia is that the aperture ring rotates in the opposite direction to the Leica M lenses. No a major issue but a bit annoying.A really nice lens with really excellent quality. I cannot wait to travel to the mountains and start taking nice landscape photos.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
