Quick answer
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE specifications
What can you shoot with the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 80mm | 25.4° | 30.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 80mm on full frame, with a 25.4° horizontal and 30.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZE fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
