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Zeiss ZE 50mm f/2 Makro Planar for Canon

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Zeiss ZE 50mm f/2 Makro Planar for Canon

The 50mm Makro-Planar is recognized as one of the sharpest lenses in anyone’s lineup. Not a true Macro in that its maximum focusing is at a 1:2 ratio, but it allows you to focus as close as 22mm from the front element. Although it gives up a stop of aperture compared to the ZF 50 f/1.4, many photographers prefer it because of its razor sharp images.

Roger’s take: I’ve been shooting Zeiss lenses completely manually by using adapters on Canon bodies for several years because I love the Zeiss look. The chance to shoot these direct mount lenses with focus confirmation and automatic aperture has made my day. The 50 Makro-Planar is one of the ZE lenses I strongly prefer to the Canon of the same focal length (meaning I’ve been shooting the ZF version on an adapter waiting for this to get here). It’s simply one of the sharpest lenses at this focal length you can find.

Sale of Zeiss ZE lenses: We are a registered Zeiss dealer and sell new in box, fully warrantied Zeiss ZE lenses and now stock for immediate delivery in our For Sale section. If the lens is listed, a new in box copy of the lens is in stock for immediate shipment. If it is not listed, it is backordered, although we still have rental copies available.

Zeiss Try and Buy: We offer a new service with ZE lenses only. First rent any ZE lens for 4 days. Then if you decide you want to buy it, we will apply your 4 day rental fee to the purchase of a brand new copy at our listed price. (Note: this is not your used rental copy. You will be buying a new lens.)

Specs:

Filter Size
67mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f2-22
Length
3.5”
Diameter
2.8”
Weight
1.1 lb
Hood
included
Minimum Focusing Distance
8 inches
Maximum Magnification
.5x
Angle of view: (full frame)
45 degrees
Zoom method
NA
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal focusing, nonrotating, manual, floating element
Aperture Blades
8 curved, circular shape
Groups/Elements
6/8
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No

Links:

MTF Chart:

The three sets of line pairs are for 10, 20, and 40mm with the lens at maximum aperture. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $48.00 $12.00 per day
7 days $64.00 ~$9.15 per day
10 days $86.50 $8.65 per day
14 days $112.00 $8.00 per day
21 days $150.50 ~$7.17 per day
30 days $188.75 ~$6.30 per day
45 days $246.50 ~$5.48 per day
60 days $288.00 $4.80 per day
90 days $371.25 ~$4.13 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$7.50 $55.50 ~$13.88 per day
7 days +$10.00 $74.00 ~$10.58 per day
10 days +$13.50 $100.00 $10.00 per day
14 days +$17.50 $129.50 $9.25 per day
21 days +$23.50 $174.00 ~$8.29 per day
30 days +$29.50 $218.25 ~$7.28 per day
45 days +$38.50 $285.00 ~$6.34 per day
60 days +$45.00 $333.00 $5.55 per day
90 days +$58.00 $429.25 ~$4.77 per day

Shipping

LensRentals.com ships via UPS 2-day service, unless your rental requires faster shipping. Return shipping is included in the shipping price, and we include a prepaid return label with your order—all you need to do is bring it to a UPS drop-off location when your rental is complete.

The shopping cart can automatically quote shipping, even for multi-item and oversize orders. Shipping multiple items together offers significant savings over shipping them individually.