Quick answer
The LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2.8 for the M42 mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 50mm f/2.8 manual-focus standard prime lens from LZOS fits M42 mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- LZOS
- Mount
- M42
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 4 elements in 3 groups
- Aperture blades
- 5
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 225 g
- Length
- 59 mm
- Diameter
- 57 mm
Specification source: zenitcamera.com
What can you shoot with the LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). 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° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the M42 mount, so it fits M42 cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8 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/2.8.
What is the LZOS Industar-61 L/Z MC 50mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100mm on full frame, with a 20.4° horizontal and 24.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for M42 from other brands
All M42 lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
