The Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7 is one of the largest relative aperture (fastest) lenses in the history of photography.[1]The lens was designed and made specifically for the NASA Apollo lunar program to capture the far side of the Moon in 1966.[2][3][better source needed][4]
| Introduced in | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Author | Zeiss |
| Construction | 8 elements in 2 groups |
| Aperture | f/0.7 |
Stanley Kubrick used these lenses when shooting his film Barry Lyndon, which allowed him to shoot scenes lit only by candlelight.[5][6]
In total there were only 10 lenses made. One was kept by Carl Zeiss, six were sold to NASA, and three were sold to Kubrick.[1]
See also
References
External links
- History of fast 35mm and small format film lenses
- Photo of the lens
- A schematic view of the optical design of the lens
- f0.7 – Ultrafast Lenses – Legends, budget options, modding, and testing – Epic Episode #9. YouTube. Media Division. Includes a discussion of the lens and how it was fitted to a movie camera for shooting Barry Lyndon
- (in Italian) OMAGGIO ALL'IMMORTALE KUBRICK ED AL MITICO PLANAR 50mm f/0,7
- (in French) # sk Objectifs ultra-lumineux
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