Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm F2.8 is more than a vintage lens—it’s a signature of optical heritage. Revered for its balanced tones, quiet sharpness, and honest rendering, this classic Tessar has been reimagined for filmmakers who value both character and precision.
Professionally cine-modded and adapted for Sony E-mount, it offers the modern control you expect — with the soul of a lens that’s been loved for decades. Smooth 0.8 follow focus gears on both rings offer a tactile shooting experience. A de-clicked aperture gives you seamless, silent exposure transitions. And its compact form, paired with a classic Zeiss look, makes it an elegant choice for handheld work, doc-style shooting, or capturing moments that feel unfiltered and timeless.
Key Features:
✅ Iconic Zeiss Tessar rendering — crisp, honest, and emotionally resonant
✅ Full cine mod: 2x 0.8 pitch gears + 80mm OD cine hood (77mm thread)
✅ De-clicked aperture for buttery smooth exposure shifts
✅ Sony E-mount full-frame & APS-C compatibility
✅ Fully cleaned, lubricated & mechanically tuned
✅ Classic focal length for portraits, B-roll, interviews, and handheld
✅ Lightweight All-Metal Construction – Durable and reliable for long-term professional use.
- Lens Mount - Sony E-mount
- Focal Length - 50mm
- Maximum Aperture - F2.8
- Minimum Aperture - F22
- Number Of Aperture Blades - 5
- Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.35m
- Filter Size - 49mm
- Focus Type - Manual
- Serial Number - Various
This Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens is in excellent condition — professionally cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated for smooth operation. The glass is clean and free of haze or fungus, minor marks may be present on the glass due to its vintage nature, but it will not affect the final image. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly and precisely, ensuring effortless manual control for cinematography. This cine-modded lens is fully optimized for video production, offering both reliability and a distinctive vintage aesthetic. Name on lens nameplate may be different - Carl Zeiss Jena, Carl Zeiss Jena DDR, ausJENA etc but it is the same lens, with the same optical performance.
This Offer Includes:
✔ One Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm F2.8 Cine Mod Lens
✔ Adapter and rear cap for Sony E-mount
✔ 80mm OD Cine Lens Hood (77mm Filter Thread)
✔ 2x 0.8 Rubber Follow Focus Gears for Smooth Aperture and Focus Control
✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps
Bring cinematic texture and Zeiss heritage to your Sony camera with this professionally cine-modded 50mm classic.
