Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss DDR - M42

The Carl Zeiss DDR Tessar 50mm f/2.8 is a classic East German prime lens known for its sharp four-element optical design. This M42 screw mount lens is compact and provides a natural perspective for street and portrait photography. Its robust metal construction and tactile manual focus ring make it a reliable choice for film and adapted digital systems.

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Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss DDR - M42 Model Overview

Specifications

Brand: Tessar
Model: 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss DDR
Variant: M42
Release year: 1947
Lens Mount: M42
Lens Type: Prime

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Used Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss DDR - M42 market summary

Prices are stable. The used Tessar 50mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss DDR - M42 has risen +1.0% over the past 30 days, from a median of £36.62 to £36.99.

The latest median price sits near the lower end of its the past 30 days range (£10 – £146.30). Rising prices favour sellers, while buyers may want to act before prices climb further. These figures describe advertised used prices rather than a guaranteed valuation for any individual item.

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