In the spirit of honoring the past, the Eureka 50mm pays homage to the iconic collapsible design of the 1950s vintage lenses, seamlessly melding classical elegance with the resurgence of vintage aesthetics. This diminutive masterpiece excels both in visual appeal and tactile sophistication, reminiscent of a meticulously crafted work of art.
Classic Retractable Design Compact in structure, the Eureka 50mm measures only 2.7cm when collapsed and extends to 4.12cm during use, making it a portable companion designed for wandering artists.
Golden Focal Length with Human-Eye Perspective Boasting a standard 50mm focal length, the lens provides a visual perspective similar to that of the human eye. With a natural and realistic depth of field, its versatility extends to various photography genres, effortlessly mastering close-up portraits, documentary storytelling, or natural landscapes.
Round and Smooth Bokeh F2 aperture with 12-blade aperture diaphragm, the lens guarantees circular and aesthetically pleasing bokeh, creating a dreamy and poetic atmosphere.
Charming Flaring Eureka 50mm blends contemporary coating technologies with the allure of retro optical structures, creating a harmonious symphony of vintage charm and remarkable precision.
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The Eureka series, inspired by the ancient Greek scholar Archimedes, celebrates a sudden discovery or enlightenment. Unlike the Simera series, which means "today" in Greek, Eureka is a new collection designed specifically for exploring vintage imagery styles.
The Eureka series stands out as a vintage camera lens in today's standardized optics world. Drawing inspiration from classic designs across different eras, it transforms your photography into timeless artistic expression.
Back to theOriginal Aspirationof the Full-frame
The liberation of photography began with an inspiration to fit a camera loaded with 35mm film into one's pocket.
In 1925, the first commercial 35mm camera was introduced, paired with the first collapsible 50mm lens, instantly ending the century-long burden of cumbersome plate cameras. Countless individuals pocketed this exquisitely compact combination and took it into the streets, warzones, and corners of the world to capture unique impressions of their epoch.
The Eureka 50mm honors the spirit of 35mm photography with its iconic collapsible design inspired by 1950s vintage camera lenses. This compact lens blends analog charm with contemporary optical performance, perfect for street photography and everyday carry.
Robust CompanionInspiration Capture
Compact in structure, the Eureka 50mm measures only 2.7cm when collapsed and extends to 4.12cm during use, making it a portable companion designed for wandering artists.
Its vintage-inspired retractable aluminum alloy construction combines lightweight durability with rugged reliability, performing flawlessly in temperatures from -30°C to +70°C - perfect for capturing moments in the most extreme environments.
Modern Vision with Cinematic Nostalgia
Eureka 50mm blends contemporary coating technologies with the allure of retro optical structures, creating a harmonious symphony of vintage charm and remarkable precision.
Through carefully engineered multi-layer coatings, this vintage photo lens recreates the enchanting flares and organic look of classic optics while delivering exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness, vivid colors, and rich tonal gradations.
Golden Focal LengthUnbounded Interpretation
The retro 50mm focal length, beloved by legendary photographers, offers a natural perspective that mirrors human vision.
From close-up portraits and documentary storytelling to natural landscapes, this lens helps photographers capture everyday moments with creative flair.
Dual Selections forDistinct Styles
Two Versions Available
The Lite version weighs just 120g with an anodized silver aluminium build, offering durability and portability for everyday shooting.
The Limited Edition features an exquisite silver chrome brass construction. Available from October 2024, it's perfect for photography enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate premium vintage aesthetics.
Both come with a matching lens hood and UV filter - everything you need for classic photography.
Luminous ReverieDreamlike Immersion
Fearlessly embrace low-light environments with the maximum f/2 aperture of the Eureka 50mm lens. Its shallow depth of field paints delicate and soft bokeh, seamlessly transitioning between in-focus and out-of-focus areas.
With a 12-blade aperture diaphragm, the lens guarantees circular and aesthetically pleasing bokeh, creating a dreamy and poetic atmosphere.
Optical Precisionin Every Detail
Blending classic aesthetics with modern engineering, this lens delivers edge-to-edge clarity and pristine details with stable shutter speeds, perfect for both analog and digital photography.
Featuring a 6-element, 4-group typical double-gauss optical design, the Eureka 50mm incorporates cutting-edge optics. An extra-low dispersion (ED) element effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, while a high refractive index (HRI) element corrects curvature of field and spherical aberrations.
44 x 33mm Format
This vintage camera lens covers the 44mm x 33mm format of the Hasselblad CFV100C, ensuring high-quality image resolution of up to 100 megapixels.
It’s a very nice and compact lens. The bokeh is beautiful and distinctive, and the sharpness is good. Extending and retracting the lens is not always completely smooth, and it’s also quite disappointing that the aperture ring is not click-stopped. As a result, you sometimes accidentally change the aperture while focusing, which is very inconvenient.It’s also a shame that standard filters cannot be mounted on the lens. On the other hand, a UV filter is included, which is a nice bonus.Focusing is smooth, and although I was initially concerned about the infinity lock, it works perfectly fine. That said, I personally wouldn’t have minded if it had been left off altogether.
Great lens for the price. It‘s light and surprisingly sharp, even wide open.
The option to collapse the lens is great. I only wished it had a clickable aperture ring then it would be perfect.
It’s a beautifully designed lens with a certain vintage charm, especially when you use it with cameras that bring this retro design back to life. It makes you feel closer to classic photography. The bokeh could be more distinctive.
The manual is not thorough
I had difficulties operating the lens at first. It would not take images. However, after so much setting searching I managed to operate.
The manual does not detail operating steps.
Also no enough videos are available online nor on the website
I had been looking for a pancake lens to pair with my ZF and the Eureka 28mm compliments well the retro design of the camera. It performs really well and the light nibble I flaw is the really strong vignetting (it's minor because easily fixed in post).
Tack sharp from wide open!
Only one dissatisfied point is… actual pan-focusing zone seems to be… a little bit narrower than the lens markers. Others will be good.
Delivery got delayed, but.... the lens is a beauty !! I just love the way it looks so premium !! Didn't use it a lot yet, the initial photos looked amazing - I couldn't be happier
The focus tab is very easy and fast way to focus. Once you master how to focus images are sharp. I like the small size of the lens, too. Perhaps only complaint is the lens cap. Since it doesn't screw or clip it could easily fall off and lose. Aperture ring is small by design. No real complaint there. Version 2 could have clicked apertures, tho. Overall I find the lens a joy to take photos with.
The wait was totally worth it. This lens is incredibly compact—it’s almost like a body cap when mounted on the camera. Carrying it around all day for street photography is effortless, making it perfect for travel and daily documentation. Compared to my previous 28mm lens, this one is lighter and more convenient.
Despite its small size, it has a decent minimum focusing distance, allowing you to shoot close-up details like coffee and small street objects. Its shooting flexibility exceeds my expectations.
Happy with delivery process. Lens is excellent and exactly what was expected. Product is high quality, looks great and excellent to shoot with! Great addition to my lens line up.
The lens is everything I hoped it would be and it looks great adapted my Sony rangefinder style cameras. Don't ever change the focus lock like you have with the Simera models. I probably would have bought one of those as well if you still had the original design available. Don't ever take it off this one.
The lens definitely has a unique rendition and I love it. However, the quality control could have been bettered. The first copy I got has a bit loud focusing noise and the second copy I received has a bit imperfection on the surface coating. For a lens at this price and with such elegant design, you’d expecting state of art build quality, which might still be a bit lacking at this moment.
Can Eureka 50mm lenses beused on medium-format cameras? Will there be vignetting?
It can be used on medium-format cameras. There is slight vignetting from F2 to F4, and the vignetting will disappear when the aperture is stopped down to F4 - 5.6.
When the Eureka 50mm lens is in the retracted state, will the rear structure of the lens touch or conflict with the CMOS or the shutter curtain?
No, it won’t. When the lens is under the retracted state, the length from the flange surface to the rearmost end is about 0.346 mm. If the distance from the flange surface of the camera mount to the COMS/shutter curtain is more than 0.346 mm, there will be no interference.
What are the differences between Bronze and Aluminum versions of Eureka 50mm lenses?
(1) Weight: The weight of the Bronze version is 218g, while the aluminum alloy version is 120g.
(2)Finish: There is a slight difference on the color and texture of the finish between these two versions.
What is the length difference under stretch and retraction status of the Eureka 50mm lens?
The difference is 14.2mm. The length under stretch state is 41.2mm, while under retracted state is 27mm long.
How to clean the front or rear lens of the lens?
Use a blower to remove the dust on the surface of the lens or filter. To remove stains and fingerprints, you can use a clean soft cloth or lens cleaning paper with lens cleanser.
Please clean the lens surface from inside to outside in a circular motion. Be careful not to leave stains, and do not touch the glass with your fingers. Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
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