The Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 1.8/50 is a legendary 50mm manual focus lens produced in East Germany (GDR) from 1964 to 1982. It gained immense popularity thanks to its high sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and excellent build quality.

Key Features

Focal Length: 50mm.

Maximum Aperture: f/1.8.

Minimum Focusing Distance: just 35cm (an excellent value for a 50mm lens, allowing for close-up photography). Filter Diameter: 49mm. Body Construction: All-metal and glass. Mount Type: Most commonly M42 (thread). Versions for Exakta and Praktica B are also available.