aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8

aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 (SN: 9193744)
A classic East German standard lens with sharp Tessar optics and M42 mount.

The aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus standard lens based on the famous Tessar optical design. Made in East Germany, this lens was branded “aus Jena” for export markets (typically to avoid trademark issues with Zeiss in the West) and features a 4-element design known for its sharpness and beautiful vintage rendering.

With its M42 screw mount, this lens is compatible with a wide range of vintage cameras and can also be adapted to modern digital mirrorless systems. It’s ideal for portraits, street photography, or anyone looking to explore classic Zeiss-style character on a budget.

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Key Features

• Mount: M42 screw mount

• Focal length: 50mm

• Maximum aperture: f/2.8

• Optical design: Tessar-type (4 elements in 3 groups)

• Minimum focus distance: ~0.6m

• Manual focus with smooth focusing ring

• Compact and lightweight metal construction

• Made in the former GDR (East Germany)

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Condition
Used – Good condition
Lens (SN: 9193744) is in good working order. Glass is clean — no haze, fungus, or scratches. Aperture blades are dry and responsive. Focus ring turns smoothly. Barrel shows light signs of wear consistent with age, but no major damage.

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What’s Included

• aus Jena DDR 50mm f/2.8 lens (SN: 9193744)

• Front and rear lens caps