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

Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC (M42)

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 average price 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 25 Febbraio 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 27 Maggio 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 20 Dicembre 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 04 Settembre 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 29 Maggio 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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Pentacon 50mm f/1.8 MC (M42) : Specifications and Opinions

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