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50/2 Zeiss Planar for Contarex
The 50/2Planar in chrome.
The 50/2 Blitz Planar, in black finish.
The 50/2 Planar was the most common normal lens for the Contarex system. First available in satin
chgrome, it was later finished in black with the "Blitz" feature which provides flash automation by varying
the aperture with the focus distance.
The 50/2Planar in chrome.
The 50/2 Blitz Planar, in black finish.
The Zeiss product code for the lens is 11.2401 for the chrome version, and 11.2412 for the black blitz version.
Years produced | Quantity produced | Black or chrome | Angle of view | Elements/groups | Filter size |
1957-1973 | 37,768 | Black or chrome | 47 degrees | 4/3 | B56 and S49 |