50mm Lenses

The 50mm "Standard" lens roughly approximates the magnification of the human eye (though not the full field of view). It is the most natural focal length, free from the distortion of wide angles and the compression of telephotos. If you want a lens that captures the world as you see it, this is it.

For decades, the 50mm was the kit lens for every camera, and for good reason. It is versatile, often fast (bright apertures), and typically the sharpest lens in a manufacturer's lineup.

Key Characteristics

• Natural Perspective: "What you see is what you get" rendering.
• Low Light: Often the fastest lenses available (f/0.95, f/1.0, f/1.4).
• Portraits: Useable for environmental portraits, though you need to be mindful of distance.

Find Your Perfect 50mm Lens

Browse the complete catalog of 50mm standard lenses. Compare the iconic Leica Noctilux, Summilux, and Summicron alongside excellent alternatives from Zeiss (Planar, Sonnar) and Voigtländer (Nokton, Heliar, Apo-Lanthar). Filter by f-stop, minimum focus distance, and weight to find the "nifty fifty" that matches your vision.