Zeiss 50mm 1.4 ZE
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Paul Lange
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Now thats a lovely shot, I'd be happy with the lens if I was getting that from it.
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
Very nice, I nearly bought the 85 at one point but went with the Nikon for convenience of AF
I think Pete has the 85?
Metal lens hoods are a nice treat when buying stuff like this, bit more weight, but a lot more feel of quality than the average!
The 85 Nikon is a metal hood too...
Looking forward to seeing more shots!
I think Pete has the 85?
Metal lens hoods are a nice treat when buying stuff like this, bit more weight, but a lot more feel of quality than the average!
The 85 Nikon is a metal hood too...
Looking forward to seeing more shots!
Jim Kuo
The man in the hat
Will do 
I often go out with only a 50 prime when I am feeling lazy, so it only makes sense to replace my super light weight Canon 50 1.8 (130g) with another better optic but lightish lens.
I considered the Sigma 50 1.4, however at 520g, it's even heavier than my 17-40!
There aren't too many options if I want low weight, there are Canon 50 1.4 and this Zeiss. I also want the hyperfocal distance indicators, so the Zeiss becomes the logical choice.
I often go out with only a 50 prime when I am feeling lazy, so it only makes sense to replace my super light weight Canon 50 1.8 (130g) with another better optic but lightish lens.
I considered the Sigma 50 1.4, however at 520g, it's even heavier than my 17-40!
There aren't too many options if I want low weight, there are Canon 50 1.4 and this Zeiss. I also want the hyperfocal distance indicators, so the Zeiss becomes the logical choice.
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Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
I'd love to be able to justify some new manual focus glass!
The last I bought was a 35 1.4 for my voigtlander r2a ...
One of these...
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=1998&PT_ID=706
Apparently there is some relation to the ziess kit, although I'm not sure they are made to the same level I think they are made in the same place... I don't know this lens, but if it's half as good as my 35 voigtlander it will be a very nice bit of kit!
The last I bought was a 35 1.4 for my voigtlander r2a ...
One of these...
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=1998&PT_ID=706
Apparently there is some relation to the ziess kit, although I'm not sure they are made to the same level I think they are made in the same place... I don't know this lens, but if it's half as good as my 35 voigtlander it will be a very nice bit of kit!
Pete Askew
Admin
As Hamish says, I have the Zeiss 85 f/1.4. Like the 50mm it's very nicely made (by Cosina to Zeiss specification and using the T* coatings, except for the UW which is made in Germany) but not quite up to the German Zeiss lenses. I also own the Nikkor 85 f/1.4. Interestingly, they have a slightly different focal length and, overall, I find the Nikon has a touch more contrast and sharpness at f/1.4 but it is marginal (I suspect the difference in the coating).
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
Are you going to get around to doing some comparative shots for us then Pete
Yes that's right isn't it ... The voigtlander lenses are cosina made too aren't they!
In fact now my brain has kicked in I remember the voigtlander brand is actually now owned by cosina isn't it ... I'm pretty slow after doing a wedding, it makes my brain melt a bit!
Yes that's right isn't it ... The voigtlander lenses are cosina made too aren't they!
In fact now my brain has kicked in I remember the voigtlander brand is actually now owned by cosina isn't it ... I'm pretty slow after doing a wedding, it makes my brain melt a bit!
Pete Askew
Admin
I did make some Hamish. That's why I know they are different focal lengths. I'll try to sort them out next week.
That's right, Cosina license the Voightländer name from Ringfoto. They make some of the Zeiss lenses and the Ikon body also.
That's right, Cosina license the Voightländer name from Ringfoto. They make some of the Zeiss lenses and the Ikon body also.
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
And the epson rd1 I'd guess?
What's ringfoto then?
What's ringfoto then?
Pete Askew
Admin
Sorry forgot about the RD1. Ringphoto are a holding company who own the name followig the collapse of Voightläander.
http://www.ringfoto.de/ringfoto/web.nsf/id/pa_home_de.html#
http://www.ringfoto.de/ringfoto/web.nsf/id/pa_home_de.html#
Hamish Gill
Tech Support (and Marketing)
Ah I see, news to me! That's got to be a sensible way to make some pocket money... Owning the brand name of company like voigtlander
Talking of third party manual lenes, this one looks interesting ... I wonder how it fares!
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=2878&PT_ID=708
Talking of third party manual lenes, this one looks interesting ... I wonder how it fares!
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=2878&PT_ID=708
Pete Askew
Admin
http://www.kenrockwell.com/voigtlander/90mm-f35.htm;
http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_asan6m4dvf.html
Theoretically an Apo-Lantham should have at least one optical element made from glass doped with Lanthamum but I suspect that these days (Lanthanum is sligthly radioactive) that is relates more to the old design principles used on the Apo-Lanthars of times gone.
http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_asan6m4dvf.html
Theoretically an Apo-Lantham should have at least one optical element made from glass doped with Lanthamum but I suspect that these days (Lanthanum is sligthly radioactive) that is relates more to the old design principles used on the Apo-Lanthars of times gone.
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