[Front] Works as an excellent replacement cap for my Zeiss Batis lens. Highly recommended.

[0.035 lb] The loxia 50mm is my very first manual lens.

It helped me to picked up the joy of taking photos again.

[0.035 lb] I have a Sony Zeiss 1.4 which is also a great lens. Compared to the Loxia, however, it is heavy and huge. I love this lens for its simplicity and high quality compact metal build. Coupled with my A7R4 and A9ii the manual focus is fast and superb. The camera goes directly into focus magnification and peaking when you turn the lens barrel, making it as fast as an autofocus lens without all the extra weight and technology. Takes me back to why I got into photography in the first place. Likely will now pick up the Loxia 85 for the same reasons. This lens pops. Amazing sharpness even wide open and the classic Zeiss color. Get it.

[Plastic] Great lens for my A7s ii, no auto focus but the lens is a great addition to any kit.

[Plastic] Exactly matches and grasps easily but firmly. No wobbling and using it with a follow focus unit is a joy. Highly recommend it.

[Plastic] I started with the Loxia 21mm lens and was very much fascinated by how it renders the color and contrast with the reputablepop, so that I have now all but the 50mm Loxia in my collection (because the Sony-Zeiss Sonnar 55mm f/1.8 which I already had, is outstanding in it's own right). Personally, I find the manual focusing more advantageous for creative shooting but if you are looking for action shots, this may not be the type of lens for you. However, the quality of this lens oozes highest standards so that I also see those lenses as an investment, perhaps.
I should add that I no longer give too much credence to MTF data. This lens is supposedly a bit soft full open in the corners, but I see nothing but tack sharp images across the frame, even.wide open. This, as all the other Loxia lenses simply produce very sharp and beautiful images with, by my perception, a beautiful bokeh.


There are two issues I have:
1.) The mounting of the Loxia lenses, it takes a bit of praxis. However, taking the advise from another person's posting here, I ordered the lens grip from Pocketpano.de and when applied, it lets you mount / unmount the lens with ease.


2.) Don't expect images to be sharp by going to full stop at infinity, because your images will be blurry. Best sharpness it is slightly below full stop.
Then again, I have noticed that also with many competitor's manual lenses and I don't understand why this cannot, or is not done right.
Other than that, I highly recommend this Lens.

[Front] Nothing much to say. These are super quality and expensive. It's nice to have full barrel rotation and no end sticking out to snag. Each ring is marked with its diameter rating. FYI

[52 mm] Lost my rear lens cover to my Zeiss Batis 25 on a recent outing. I could have gone with a cheaper brand but I wanted to stay with Zeiss. Works like it should, but there were cheaper E-Mount options.

[Plastic] If you're looking for a technical review this is not it. The lens is small and well built. The packaging it arrives in is superior. On the photo/video test shoot I conducted the lens performed great. All images were clear and vibrant. If you're looking for a high quality manual lens, this is it!

[0.035 lb] This lens is terrific. I cant explain but it has some magic, I like how it renders image, coloured or b&w, everything looks so atmospheric. And its extremely sharp. I almost forgot my Zeiss 35 1.4 its too soft after the Loxia. Also I have Loxia 21mm F2.8 which is brilliant too.