The Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 has that quiet sharpness only older glass can give. It renders light with a softness at the edges and a depth of field that feels handmade. Colors glow and every frame feels timeless. It’s a small lens with an old soul.

Originally designed in Germany and refined over decades, the Tessar 50mm f/2.8 is built around Zeiss’s legendary four-element formula. It delivers crisp detail, gentle contrast, and a timeless character that suits both film and adapted digital use.

This lens has been fully CLA’d by our expert camera technicians. It has clean glass, smooth focusing, and is ready to shoot.