Zeiss Planar T N shoots still photographs and DSLR video footage at normal focal lengths. This 50 mm f/1.4 lens fits Contax 35 mm SLR cameras, as well as Contax/Yashica bayonet mount, Canon EOS, Olympus E-volt, Panasonic Lumix L-1, and Panasonic Leia cameras. Made of machined metal, this Zeiss camera lens for Contax is heavier than plastic models but is also more durable and sturdy with a high quality construction. Manual focus is made easier with auto exposure mode and focus confirmation. Its focus ring turns a full 220-degrees and is ribbed for easily achieving a precise focus. MF mechanism of the Zeiss Planar T N is made of helicoid for smooth turning with just the right amount of resistance for precision. Bokeh, or out of focus light in the background of shots, is not distracting in finished photos and blends nicely with a sharp, clear foreground. This 50 mm f/1.4 lens gathers enough light so that a flash is rarely needed. This Zeiss camera lens for Contax indicates the distance between the photographer and subjects using red numbers to indicate the distance in feet and white numbers to indicate meters. Zeiss Planar T N is ideal for many applications when mid-range, full-body shots are the goal, such as days at the park and shooting group shots both indoors or outdoors.