Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2.0 ZM for Leica M-Mount - Silver

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  • Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2.0 ZM for Leica M-Mount - Silver
  • Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2.0 ZM for Leica M-Mount - Silver
  • Zeiss Planar 50mm f/2.0 ZM for Leica M-Mount - Silver
$1,597.00 ETA: 08/06/2025

The ZEISS Planar T 2/50 ZM provides high imaging performance at full aperture, making it possible to use a shallow depth of field without compromising image quality.

The ZEISS Planar T 2/50 ZM provides high imaging performance at full aperture, making it possible to use a shallow depth of field without compromising image quality. 

The Planar lens design is the most successful – and most frequently copied – camera lens design of all time. Modifications to the tried-and-tested six-lens basic type ensure that it achieves the high imaging quality required by modern sensors. Lenses with a Planar optical design enable consistent performance across a large range of image scales – the key requirement for universal macro-lenses.

 

Smooth, precise focusing

Manually focusing a lens means controlling the image result from your fingertips. A good ergonomic design makes all the difference. The user-friendly focusing ring on ZEISS lenses with an ergonomic finger rest is perfect for fast, precise focusing. Changes are immediately visible in the viewfinder. The high-quality focusing mechanism moves smoothly without play, thus also supporting the intuitive interaction with the focal plane.

Ideal aperture properties

Photographers want to guide the observer through the image. Minimal depth of focus is often used as a design element. This keeps the background intentionally blurred to keep the attention of the observer on the main subject. The ZM lenses feature ten aperture blades. The almost circular aperture helps to create a particularly harmonious effect in the out-of-focus areas of the picture (bokeh).

Virtually distortion-free optics

Dramatic perspectives and a view from extraordinary image angles – ZEISS lenses open up new composition possibilities. Distortion would disrupt the composition because straight lines, whose image does not go through the image center, would be reproduced with a curved shape.  This annoying effect is accordingly and largely compensated through elaborate optical designs at all focal

Robust design

The mount and control elements of all ZM lenses are made of metal and are designed for decades of intensive use. The high-quality craftsmanship of the all-metal mounts, the easy-to-grip metal focus and aperture ring and the robust front bayonet and filter threads ensure an amazing photographic experience.

Excellent image quality

The range of ZEISS T® lenses offers the highest possible standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. Quite simply, they are superior in every way. You can count on highly advanced flare control for crisp and brilliant images, for example. And virtually zero geometric distortion, ensuring precise accuracy when reproducing shapes – especially useful when photographing products and architecture. 

Focal length

50 mm

Aperture range

f/2.0 – f/22

Camera mount

Leica M-Mount (ZM)

Format compatibility

Full Frame

Focusing range

0,70 m (27.56) – ∞

Angular field (diag. | horiz. | vert.)

47° / 39° / 27°

Coverage at close range (MOD)

290 x 430 mm (11.42 x 16.93)

Image ratio at minimum object distance

1 : 12

Lens elements | groups

6 / 4

Filter thread

M43 x 0.75

Length (without lens caps)

68 mm (2.68)

Weight

230 g (8.11 oz)

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZM Lens (Silver)
43mm Front Cap for ZM Lenses
Rear Lens Cap for ZM-Mount Lenses

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Brand: Zeiss | Code: 1365660
APN: 4047865200110 | Supplier Code: 000000-1365-660

Brand: Zeiss | Code: 1365660
APN: 4047865200110 | Supplier Code: 000000-1365-660

At a glance

The ZEISS Planar T 2/50 ZM provides high imaging performance at full aperture, making it possible to use a shallow depth of field without compromising image quality.

Related Categories Rangefinder Lenses Prime Lenses