The Zeiss 50mm f1.5 T* C Sonnar ZM Lens is a standard focal length with special qualities which make it well suited for portraiture. TheC' designation in the title means bothcompact' andclassic' - the lens design and aperture geometry reflect its predecessor from the 1930s and this new lens stays true to its heritage, physically resembling the objectives of by gone days. The excellent flare control inherent of the Sonnar lens design is further optimized with the Zeiss T* anti-reflection coating. With its fast aperture, the Zeiss 50mm f1.5 T* C Sonnar ZM Lens makes taking photographs with a beautifulbokeh' that reflect the ambiance of the golden age of rangefinder photography is as simple as pressing a button.