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50/4 Zeiss S-Planar for Contarex

A macro lens which only focuses from24 and 60cm. The distance scale is marked in reproduction ratios rather than distance. This was an expensive special purpose lens (it cost $269 in 1968, when the 55/1.4 cost $239, and the 50/2 $189), so it's not much of a surprise that it is rare both in black finish and chrome.

The Zeiss product code for the lens is 11.2415.

Years produced	Quantity produced	Black or chrome	Angle of view	Elements/groups	Filter size
1963-1966	400	Black or chrome	47 degrees	6/4	B56 and S49