What is the cheapest used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) in the UK?

The cheapest used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) currently listed is £279.00 at Ffordes, based on 3 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) use?

The Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) going up or down in price?

Over the past two weeks the average used price has risen 73.8%, from £229 to around £398, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) for Sale — From £279

£279.00 Low price

£2065.68 High price

3 Listings

2 Retailers

1 New this week

Great for: portrait street general

Classic manual focus standard prime lens for Contax/Yashica mount cameras.

The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 AEJ is the Japan-manufactured version of the Contax/Yashica standard prime, produced under licence by Kyocera for the Contax RTS, RTS II, RTS III, and related bodies. AEJ indicates Japan manufacture (J = Japan); AE = auto-exposure coupling. The Planar T* formula delivers the characteristic Zeiss high micro-contrast and well-corrected rendering.

50mm focal length, f/1.4 maximum aperture, Carl Zeiss T* (T-star) multi-coating, Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount, Japan-manufactured (AEJ designation).

The Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 for C/Y mount is one of the most sought-after standard lenses for adapted use on modern mirrorless cameras, valued for its Zeiss T* micro-contrast and smooth rendering. The C/Y mount is readily adaptable to Sony E, Leica M, and other modern systems. The AEJ (Japan) version is generally preferred to the AEG (Germany) version for consistency.

Inspect for fungus, haze, and T* coating condition — verify the coating is unimpaired and shows its characteristic anti-reflective colour. Check aperture blades for oil. Confirm C/Y bayonet engagement. Test focus helicoid smoothness across the full range.

Avg £398, up 73.8% over 2 weeks

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Used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) price history

Tracking the used Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 AEJ (Contax/Yashica) price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 73.8%, from £229 to around £398. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £339 and £1232 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.