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Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC (M42) : Specifications and Opinions

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The Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC (M42) is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1960 to 1990 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The list price, when it was announced (1960) was 40 €;

18 users have given it an average vote of 8.8 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	50 mm
Angle of view	46.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	6
Lenses/Groups	6 elements in 4 groups
Min. focus distance	0.33 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.15x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	Yes
Filters	49 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	250 g
Dimensions	51 x 48 mm
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MassiCricco

sent on February 25, 2025

Pros: Very solid, vintage aesthetics, bright, sharp in the center, excellent "bubble" bokeh at T.A., minimum distance of MAF at 33cm, used price

Cons: Not extraordinary edge sharpness on FF (good on M43), iris stop-down button difficult to manage

Opinion: Bought used in excellent condition for about 40 euros. It's the classic vintage lens with a pleasing aesthetic. The first version dates back to 1960. Very solid, all in black metal, with a rather simple optical scheme and 6-blade diaphragm. Fantastic Bokeh at T.A., with an excellent "bubble" blur effect. Used on an Olympus OM-D EM-10 it becomes a 100mm equivalent for portraits, semi-macro of flowers and plants, details. In the center it is sharp. The advantage of using it on ML M43 is that at T.A. it maintains a good depth of field, nice creamy bokeh, and edges are acceptable too. Smooth manual focusing thanks to an easy-to-operate MAF ring and remarkable creative possibilities thanks to a minimum distance of only 33cm. Overall rating 9.5

Francesco Ciaramella

sent on May 27, 2023

Pros: Construction, sharpness, blurred, price.

Cons: No one taking into account that it is a low-quality vintage lens.

Opinion: I wanted to try a vintage lens with the famous "bubbles" effect and looking at some photos on Juzaphoto I found this. First of all it has an affordable price, an all-iron construction and most importantly a character also due to its construction defects that makes this lens a viable alternative to a modern 50mm 1.8. To tell the truth then I did not take many photos with this lens, but I had a lot of fun with manual focus and blur. Mounted with adapter on my Sony a7II I had no problem. I definitely recommend this lens to those who want to experiment and have fun.

Marcopieropan

sent on December 20, 2021

Pros: Blurry, sharpness, price

Cons: chromatic aberration, vignetting

Opinion: Found on 30€ and worth them all. Very good sharpness in the center even at ta, at the edges improves closing. It suffers from chromatic aberration, vignetting and (pleasant) flare against the light. Like all vintage lenses it should be used knowing that the yield is particular, but this lens has its own character that makes me very happy. Good and compact construction.

user124620

sent on September 04, 2017

Pros: Blurred quality, price

Cons: For me nobody at this price

Opinion: It is already very sharp, I use it on an M43 and I do not have the focus peaking problems. Bought along with a practical mtl 5b all at 25 euros ... so ... do you ... Fun to use, in my case it gets a great 100 1.8 to 10/15 euro !!! Adapter ring used in combination: K & F from M42 to M43 rn For this focus there is the great 45 1.8 zuiko, but to know if I could interest it, it was a great and economical tester

Dariol88

sent on May 29, 2017

Pros: Price, solidity

Cons: In color conditions it tends to have a bluish color rendering with some cool color tones.

Opinion: Paid 30 euros shipped and immaculate. Simple and compact is perfect on a mirroless and is tasty to use like all vitage lenses; Clearly not having the autofocus you have to do things calmly, forget the tip and shoot !! For the rest, the best value for money is excellent.rnrnha beautiful blur, only in some light conditions tends to have a slightly cold color, but Nothing that can not be settled with a white balance in postproduction

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Photos taken with Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC (M42)

A gloomy day

by MassiCricco
60 comments, 1078 views

HI RES 4.1 MP

Sunset Near

by Vahid_st
14 comments, 2284 views

HI RES 5.2 MP

Untitled Photo

by Fabrix
25 comments, 3488 views

HI RES 4.3 MP

Demoiselle

by Michela Checchetto
24 comments, 4745 views

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by Stefano Pelloni
21 comments, 4597 views

Untitled Photo

by Vahid_st
15 comments, 1364 views

HI RES 6.3 MP

To hell and back

by Fabrix
12 comments, 2596 views

05-03.2023

by Fabrix
13 comments, 654 views

HI RES 8.1 MP

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Stormy weather

by Fabrix
11 comments, 3627 views

The Nymbes

by Raffaella Iossa
7 comments, 896 views

Untitled Photo

by Vahid_st
10 comments, 1288 views

Pomegranate

by Michela Checchetto
13 comments, 4033 views

Magic Sunset

by Icoq
14 comments, 1028 views

HI RES 18.6 MP

Zoe

by Nicolò Grespi
4 comments, 2885 views

Untitled Photo

by Angelika
6 comments, 2552 views

Minnie on her favorite bench

by Marcopieropan
10 comments, 249 views

HI RES 31.3 MP

Fennel flower

by Fabrix
25 comments, 1799 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Untitled Photo

by Fabrix
2 comments, 1722 views

Aquilegia caerulea Rose Queen Columbine

by Fabrix
4 comments, 1658 views

Lisa

by AlexVe
1 comments, 1934 views

HI RES 11.4 MP

Untitled Photo

by Gielle1755
2 comments, 667 views

Magic Pentacon # 3

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4 comments, 2553 views

Magic Pentacon # 4

by Stefano Pelloni
11 comments, 2467 views

The Dark Side of the Countryside

by Kedece
3 comments, 1877 views

Pomegranate (dark)

by Fabrix
2 comments, 1700 views

HI RES 8.8 MP

Yellow Sleep

by Vahid_st
6 comments, 1147 views

HI RES 4.9 MP

Playground at lake Tremorgio

by Renato Togni
2 comments, 1611 views

Lights Rain

by Vahid_st
3 comments, 1306 views

Waiting for the tram in Zurich

by Renato Togni
16 comments, 1533 views

Ladybug

by Clipper
2 comments, 2926 views

Leaves in November

by Fabrix
6 comments, 1870 views

Jerry

by Marcopieropan
3 comments, 582 views

HI RES 22.7 MP

Autumn red

by Alberto Vitelli
10 comments, 1014 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

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Untitled Photo

by Raffaella Iossa
4 comments, 647 views

Cousin

by Basco
0 comments, 1197 views

HI RES 24.0 MP

Akita inu

by Ciro.flagella
12 comments, 1272 views

Spring

by Fabrix
5 comments, 339 views

HI RES 12.7 MP

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