Anything Zeiss....

[ManWearPants]

I am not a Zeiss basher but so far I have not really see the 'magic' in it, maybe one fine day I will.

Regarding 'CARL ZEISS JENA DDR FLEKTOGON 2.4/35MM, a magic lens' this I totally do not understand, if that photo is representative of Zeiss lens 'magic' then I will give it a :thumbsd: and avoid buying Zeiss lens at all cost

That's ok. Lens signature is like abstract art. Some people see the magic, some people don't. Zeiss rendering has been the subject of debate too many times. So no point re-igniting it here. In fact, when I started comparing the IQ, I didn't even like it. That is until I bought myself an inexpensive Contax 50/1.7. The signature of Zeiss caught on and led me on. So maybe it is an acquired taste

I am guilty of posting snapshots to show that I am using a particular lens sometimes. This thread is to gather common minds among the community. We share, post, discuss, learn and shoot some more. Pardon us for the mediocre post sometimes. We do keep better ones for self appreciation .

Carl Zeiss Jena are very old lenses manufactured in East Germany. The pancolor 80/1.8 has been regarded by some to be one of the best portrait lens. The flektogens, IMO (no research done), are the predecessors to today's Zeiss 21, 25. I am quite sure enthusiasm got the better of him posting this image. Which is why I stated on the very first post of this thread to post some comments to explain your image. Anyway, it is good to hear critics. Gentlemen, the challenge has been thrown and benchmark raised.

 

[Zeisser]

Of course it's not an expectation that you'll will 'buy' Zeiss lens in the foreseeable future as am sure
you are embedded with your existing system. Each system's optics holds their own and it's one believe
in that which make one chose to subscribe to it.

As the saying goes 'One Man's Meat is another Man's poison'.

 

[ManWearPants]

Of course it's not an expectation that you'll will 'buy' Zeiss lens in the foreseeable future as am sure
you are embedded with your existing system. Each system's optics holds their own and it's one believe
in that which make one chose to subscribe to it.

As the saying goes 'One Man's Meat is another Man's poison'.

Poison indeed. BBB

 

[Anthony Lee]

That's ok. Lens signature is like abstract art. Some people see the magic, some people don't. Zeiss rendering has been the subject of debate too many times. So no point re-igniting it here. In fact, when I started comparing the IQ, I didn't even like it. That is until I bought myself an inexpensive Contax 50/1.7. The signature of Zeiss caught on and led me on. So maybe it is an acquired taste

I am guilty of posting snapshots to show that I am using a particular lens sometimes. This thread is to gather common minds among the community. We share, post, discuss, learn and shoot some more. Pardon us for the mediocre post sometimes. We do keep better ones for self appreciation .

Carl Zeiss Jena are very old lenses manufactured in East Germany. The pancolor 80/1.8 has been regarded by some to be one of the best portrait lens. The flektogens, IMO (no research done), are the predecessors to today's Zeiss 21, 25. I am quite sure enthusiasm got the better of him posting this image.

MWP, you are very civil. My opinion is very simple, how one qualifies "magic" in photography, is up to him/her. I test and judge a lens myself and how good it is to me for my use is totally up to me. "Magic" is just magic, anyway. Maybe, betta01 should qualify what is "magic" to him.

 

[Thoth]

That's ok. Lens signature is like abstract art. Some people see the magic, some people don't. Zeiss rendering has been the subject of debate too many times. So no point re-igniting it here. In fact, when I started comparing the IQ, I didn't even like it. That is until I bought myself an inexpensive Contax 50/1.7. The signature of Zeiss caught on and led me on. So maybe it is an acquired taste

I am guilty of posting snapshots to show that I am using a particular lens sometimes. This thread is to gather common minds among the community. We share, post, discuss, learn and shoot some more. Pardon us for the mediocre post sometimes. We do keep better ones for self appreciation .

Carl Zeiss Jena are very old lenses manufactured in East Germany. The pancolor 80/1.8 has been regarded by some to be one of the best portrait lens. The flektogens, IMO (no research done), are the predecessors to today's Zeiss 21, 25. I am quite sure enthusiasm got the better of him posting this image. Which is why I stated on the very first post of this thread to post some comments to explain your image. Anyway, it is good to hear critics. Gentlemen, the challenge has been thrown and benchmark raised.

I'm having d CY Zeiss Planar 50-1.7 too. It's an amazing lens bro. For such a price, its a real steal.

 

[ManWearPants]

MWP, you are very civil. My opinion is very simple, how one qualifies "magic" in photography, is up to him/her. I test and judge a lens myself and how good it is to me for my use is totally up to me. "Magic" is just magic, anyway. Maybe, betta01 should qualify what is "magic" to him.

Hi Anthony, it has been a while. Back to Canon?

 

[ManWearPants]

I'm having d CY Zeiss Planar 50-1.7 too. It's an amazing lens bro. For such a price, its a real steal.

Yes, one of the 2 lenses I regret having sold off.

 

[Thoth]

Yes, one of the 2 lenses I regret having sold off.

Just saw one on BnS the other day. Less than 400 then. Which is d other tat u regretted selling off?

 

[frederickykfoo]

I am not a Zeiss basher but so far I have not really see the 'magic' in it, maybe one fine day I will.

Regarding 'CARL ZEISS JENA DDR FLEKTOGON 2.4/35MM, a magic lens' this I totally do not understand, if that photo is representative of Zeiss lens 'magic' then I will give it a thumbdown and avoid buying Zeiss lens at all cost

Welcome to the world of Zeiss.
Zeiss like wine/beer, sushi/food and music is a acquired taste. :think:
Most when, first encountered, will not like it and do not see it wonders.
Only if you start to demand natural colour pictures in available light especially when the light is low like indoor, dawn and dust.
Most lenses will start to fail in colour and sharpness when using in such light even the expensive fast lenses except Leica.
Yes, you may add light like flash or LED light and your picture looks great but it is no more natural.
The 'magic' of Zeiss is that it give 3D effect on a 2D picture. Details can be seen in shadows and bright area in the same picture.
The blur part is nicely soften with some clear details. Finally, the sharpness is not crispy sharp but nicely sharp with natural colour.

'CARL ZEISS JENA' lenses built in the East Germany era do not truthly represent what Zeiss is.:thumbsd:
Try those from West Germany or the current Germany. :thumbsup:

Enjoy the world of Zeiss:angel:

 

[Anthony Lee]

Hi Anthony, it has been a while. Back to Canon?

Still with my little NEX as it's quite "magical" when used with some of my SLR legacy lenses. How is your Sigma?

 

[ManWearPants]

Just saw one on BnS the other day. Less than 400 then. Which is d other tat u regretted selling off?

The price has already gone north. These 50/1.7 used to cost ard $200-250. I sold it as I got the 50/1.4. However, the 1.7 has its own unique properties. The other is a Leica Summicron 35.

 

[ManWearPants]

Still with my little NEX as it's quite "magical" when used with some of my SLR legacy lenses. How is your Sigma?

haha. Shouldn't be discussing about these in the Zeiss thread. Sigma is magical but not perfect. There is a foveon thread under Sigma sub section.

 

[Thoth]

The price has already gone north. These 50/1.7 used to cost ard $200-250. I sold it as I got the 50/1.4. However, the 1.7 has its own unique properties. The other is a Leica Summicron 35.

Oh. I just traded off my summicron 35 asph for a pre asph summilux 35. Love d Leica glow. Haha. But quite dusty inside so gonna send to Mr Tay for CLA later. Also changed from NEX 7 to X-E1. D images from X-E1 is quite amazing. High iso images r quite clean too.

 

[fuwen]

Welcome to the world of Zeiss.
Zeiss like wine/beer, sushi/food and music is a acquired taste. :think:
Most when, first encountered, will not like it and do not see it wonders.
Only if you start to demand natural colour pictures in available light especially when the light is low like indoor, dawn and dust.
Most lenses will start to fail in colour and sharpness when using in such light even the expensive fast lenses except Leica.
Yes, you may add light like flash or LED light and your picture looks great but it is no more natural.
The 'magic' of Zeiss is that it give 3D effect on a 2D picture. Details can be seen in shadows and bright area in the same picture.
The blur part is nicely soften with some clear details. Finally, the sharpness is not crispy sharp but nicely sharp with natural colour.

'CARL ZEISS JENA' lenses built in the East Germany era do not truthly represent what Zeiss is.:thumbsd:
Try those from West Germany or the current Germany. :thumbsup:

Enjoy the world of Zeiss:angel:

Do not quite agree. some of the Carl Zeiss Jena series are in fact very good. The 35/2.4 is one of them. Others outstanding ones are 135/3.5, 300/4, and the Pentacon 55/2.8 macro, the Pentacon 50/2.8 PB Tessar.

 

[fuwen]

Welcome to the world of Zeiss.
Zeiss like wine/beer, sushi/food and music is a acquired taste. :think:
Most when, first encountered, will not like it and do not see it wonders.
Only if you start to demand natural colour pictures in available light especially when the light is low like indoor, dawn and dust.
Most lenses will start to fail in colour and sharpness when using in such light even the expensive fast lenses except Leica.
Yes, you may add light like flash or LED light and your picture looks great but it is no more natural.
The 'magic' of Zeiss is that it give 3D effect on a 2D picture. Details can be seen in shadows and bright area in the same picture.
The blur part is nicely soften with some clear details. Finally, the sharpness is not crispy sharp but nicely sharp with natural colour.

'CARL ZEISS JENA' lenses built in the East Germany era do not truthly represent what Zeiss is.:thumbsd:
Try those from West Germany or the current Germany. :thumbsup:

Enjoy the world of Zeiss:angel:

Not quite agree. Some of the Carl Zeiss Jena series are very good, like the 35/2.4, 135/3.5, 300/4; also the Pentacon 50/2.8 PB Tessar, 55/2.8 macro.

Oops! Moderator please delete this double post. Sorry!

 

[atvinyl]

Nikon D800E and Zeiss Distagon 21/2.8

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[Kit]

D800E + Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/3.5


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[Zeisser]

Another shot with CZ VS N24-85mm

 

[ageha]

Who stocks ZF.2 lenses here in S'pore?

 

[chempaka]

Who stocks ZF.2 lenses here in S'pore?

The usual shops at Funan. Try SLRR - they got a shipment about 6 weeks ago when I got my 21mm. 15mm still there last week !!