Pentacon Electric 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Prime Portrait Lens | Canon EF mount!

Bring timeless East German precision into modern filmmaking with the Pentacon Electric 50mm F1.8 Cine-Mod Lens, expertly adapted for Canon EF mount. Originally crafted in the Carl Zeiss Jena optical family, the Pentacon 50mm is famous for its expressive bokeh, strong contrast, and warm vintage rendering. In its cine-modded form, this lens has been fully rebuilt and calibrated to meet the demands of professional cinematography – combining vintage optical charm with modern mechanical refinement.

🎬 Professionally Cine-Modded for Filmmakers

• Each Pentacon Electric lens is carefully rebuilt and optimized for seamless use in cinema workflows:
• Dual 0.8 Pitch Follow Focus Gears – installed on both focus and aperture rings for precise control with cine follow focus systems.
• De-Clicked Aperture – ensures smooth and silent exposure transitions during filming.
• 80mm Outer Diameter Cine Hood – compatible with matte boxes and professional cine filters.
• Canon EF Adaptation – precisely adjusted for infinity focus on EF cameras and cinema rigs.
• Fully Serviced – cleaned, re-lubricated, optically aligned, and focus-calibrated.
• Front & Rear Caps Included – for safe storage and transport.

The cine-modding process transforms this classic still lens into a true filmmaking tool – ready to integrate into your production setup.

🌌 Cinematic Rendering & Optical Character

The Pentacon 50mm F1.8 is celebrated for its dreamy, filmic character and organic look. At wide apertures, it produces buttery smooth background separation with mild swirl and vivid tonal depth.

Expect:

• Natural, cinematic bokeh with soft focus falloff.
• Warm, vintage tones with subtle contrast transitions.
• Gentle blue flare when shooting into lights.
• Balanced sharpness for both portraits and narrative scenes.
• Distinct film-era rendering that complements digital sensors beautifully.

This 50mm focal length offers a versatile perspective – ideal for close-ups, dialogue scenes, and creative handheld work. At F1.8, it gives stunning subject isolation and a three-dimensional depth rarely seen in modern optics.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Lens Mount - Canon EF
• Focal Length - 50mm
• Maximum Aperture - F1.8
• Minimum Aperture - F16
• Number Of Aperture Blades - 6
• Minimum Focusing Distance - 0.33m
• Filter Size - 49mm
• Focus Type - Manual
• Serial Number - Various

🔧 Condition

Excellent serviced condition. The glass is clean and free from serious scratches, fog, or fungus. Minor cleaning marks and light cosmetic wear are possible due to the lens’s vintage nature but have no effect on image quality. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly with precise damping, and both are fitted with professional 0.8 cine gears. Aperture is de-clicked for seamless operation. Fully serviced, re-lubricated, and recalibrated for Canon EF mount.

📦 This Offer Includes

✔ Pentacon Electric 50mm F1.8 Cine Mod Lens

✔ Canon EF Mount Adaptation

✔ Dual 0.8 Cine Follow Focus Gears

✔ 80mm OD Cine Hood

✔ Front & Rear Lens Caps

🎥 Why Choose This Lens?

The Pentacon Electric 50mm F1.8 Cine-Mod lens is the perfect blend of vintage personality and professional usability. It offers filmmakers warm, cinematic tones, gentle bokeh, and precise mechanical performance in a robust all-metal body. Hand-built, serviced, and tested – this lens is ready for professionals who demand reliability, emotion, and the authentic character of analog glass.