The Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 is a lens from the manufacturer Carl Zeiss Jena. It was assembled in the GDR in the 1970s.
The focal length of the prime lens is 50 mm. For this reason, it can be classified as a normal lens. The maximum aperture of the lens is f/2.8. The minimum aperture is f/22.
Focusing is manual. The minimum focusing distance of 34 cm should not be exceeded. For photography, you need a camera with an M42 mount. With an adapter, the lens can also be used on modern cameras.
The 4 elements of the Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 are arranged in 3 groups. A 49 mm filter, e.g., a UV filter, can be screwed onto the front of the lens. The weight is 178 grams.
