Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2
- 50mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 330 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
Manual-focus 50mm f/1.4 normal lens for Nikon F with Zeiss's T* coating and a metal barrel.
Pros
- Metal build
- Smooth manual focus action
- T* coating controls flare
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavier than modern plastic 50mm primes
Verdict
This is a manual normal lens for photographers who enjoy focusing by hand. Convenient on mirrorless via adapters.
About this lens
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Zeiss fits Nikon F mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 specifications
- Brand
- Zeiss
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 330 g
- Length
- 45 mm
- Diameter
- 66 mm
Specification source: zeiss.com
What can you shoot with the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2?
- Portraits
- Controlled studio work
- Manual-focus enthusiasts
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 autofocus?
No. It is manual focus, so you focus using the lens barrel.
Does the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 work on modern Nikon bodies?
Yes. The ZF.2 has a CPU chip that allows aperture control on Nikon bodies.
Can I use it on mirrorless?
Yes. With an F-mount adapter it mounts on mirrorless cameras, as a manual lens with stop-down metering.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
