Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Pancolar 50mm f/1.8-22 (zebra)

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Vendor:Carl Zeiss Jena
Type Name:Pancolar
Focal range:50mmCategory:Normal
Max. aperture:1.8Min. aperture:22
Elements:6 in 4 groupsAp. blades:6
MFD:-Filter Ø:49mm
Weight:-Year:-
Preset aperture:NoDimensions (d/l):-
Universal mount:None
Info / Description:
There are two optical design versions of Pancolar 50/1.8.
First version has classic 6 elements in 4 groups planar design. The later version (starting with MC Pancolar M42 mount and used in PB mount version also) has a redesigned configuration of 6 elements in 5 groups with modification done to front and rear negative elements. Rear pair was splitted into independent groups.

Pancolar 50/1.8 versions:
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Pancolar 50mm f/1.8-22 (zebra)
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Pancolar Electric 50mm f/1.8-22 (zebra)
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Pancolar Auto MC 50mm f/1.8-22
Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Pancolar Electric MC 50mm f/1.8-22



Comments  

# mcc 2016-01-18 16:00
I have a similar "Zebra" lens to the above (85404xx), but mine incorporates an eight-blade diaphragm. The marking is "Carl Zeiss Jena" (no "DDR"). The glass has an appreciable yellow tint from the thorium element content. I can send photos for your database on request.

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Date added: 14 September 2013 17:21:24 | Last time updated: 17 December 2013 01:46:44 | Viewed: 6345 times
 

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