Aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8

Aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 - Good Condition | Classic East German Standard Prime in M42 Mount

The Aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 is a solid and characterful East German standard prime from the respected Carl Zeiss Jena optical tradition — a sharp and capable lens that delivers natural and pleasing rendering quality with the characteristic contrast and colour accuracy of the DDR optical heritage. In M42 mount, it adapts effortlessly to virtually any modern mirrorless or film body via adapter — making it a practical and characterful everyday prime for street, portrait, and travel photography. Serial number 56354.

Key Features

• 50mm focal length — classic standard perspective for portraits, street, and everyday shooting
• f/2.8 maximum aperture with sharp and characterful rendering
• East German optical quality from the Carl Zeiss Jena tradition
• M42 screw mount — compatible with a vast range of film and digital bodies via adapter
• Manual focus operation with smooth, well-damped focus ring
• Solid all-metal East German construction built to last

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to barrel or mount
• Optics: Elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact
• Mechanics: Focus ring operates smoothly and precisely; aperture blades clean and snappy; mount clean and secure

"The Aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 is one of those East German standard primes that delivers more than its modest reputation suggests. The optical quality traces its roots to the Carl Zeiss Jena tradition, and the rendering is natural, sharp, and characterful. On a modern mirrorless body via adapter it's a practical and enjoyable everyday prime at a very accessible price point."

What's Included

• Aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 lens (M42 mount)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Aus Jena (Carl Zeiss Jena)
• Model: DDR 50mm f/2.8
• Serial Number: 56354
• Mount: M42
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Angle of View: 46°
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.35m
• Filter Thread: 49mm
• Construction: All-metal barrel
• Type: Prime Lens
• Category: Lenses
• Condition: Good Condition