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Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto

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Specification comparison
Spec Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8 50mm f/1.7 Auto
Brand Carl Zeiss Vivitar
Mount M42 M42
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 50mm 50mm
Max aperture f/1.8 f/1.7 (faster)

Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 50mm f/1.8

This 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Carl Zeiss fits M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto

The Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.7 for M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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