Carl Zeiss 16-80mm

[Rashkae]

Around $1500 incl gst. Probably can get lower if you bargain. MSColor has it as well. Looks like still cheaper to import from US. The big risk for doing that is goods damage during shipment and warranty.

Even the local sony gallerias are selling at about 1400.

 

[eow]

I own one as of 2 days ago. Bought it from Amazon. Great lens!!!

I paid USD 699. That's about 1055 SGD.

:cheergal: congratulate!

 

[Clem_C]

I own one as of 2 days ago. Bought it from Amazon. Great lens!!!

I paid USD 699. That's about 1055 SGD.

Wah, congratulation! Good price too. Next purchase, must try oversea liao.:thumbsup:

Do show us photo soon. ;p

 

[Rashkae]

Wah, congratulation! Good price too. Next purchase, must try oversea liao.:thumbsup:

Do show us photo soon. ;p

Yup, will take it on a kit lens vs. CZ comparison shot

 

[tankm]

Not mine...some sample photos (full size I think) taken with the CZ 16-80 and some comparison shots with the Tamron 17-50 as well . . . http://www.db88.com/KM/CZ16-80/main.php

 

[Rashkae]

Not mine...some sample photos (full size I think) taken with the CZ 16-80 and some comparison shots with the Tamron 17-50 as well . . . http://www.db88.com/KM/CZ16-80/main.php

Interesting to note in the pictures in that thread:

1. The CZ and the Tamron have basically the same sharpness

2. The Tamron handles the strong background light very well, And doesn't "wash out" the railings on the rooftops.

 

[dr34mc4st3r]

Interesting to note in the pictures in that thread:

1. The CZ and the Tamron have basically the same sharpness

2. The Tamron handles the strong background light very well, And doesn't "wash out" the railings on the rooftops.

although u lose out on the range though. pros and cons haha.

 

[tankm]

Depend what you are looking for, the Tamron is a brighter lens at f2.8. The CZ is f4.5 from 30mm onwards which make it 1stop+ slower if you like to use wide aperture alot.

although u lose out on the range though. pros and cons haha.

 

[tankm]

Photozone review of CZ 16-80.... http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/zeiss_za_1680_3545/index.htm

 

[PsychoV]

Not mine...some sample photos (full size I think) taken with the CZ 16-80 and some comparison shots with the Tamron 17-50 as well . . . http://www.db88.com/KM/CZ16-80/main.php

Thanks for sharing!

The CZ seems to bring out more details comparing 26a and 26b at the lower right corner where the rocks are.

 

[Rashkae]

From my own testing, f/5.6 seems to be the real sweet spot for sharpness.

 

[TME]

Depend what you are looking for, the Tamron is a brighter lens at f2.8. The CZ is f4.5 from 30mm onwards which make it 1stop+ slower if you like to use wide aperture alot.

It will probably be faster focussing since the aperture remains wide open at f/2.8 unlike the CZ.

 

[TME]

Not mine...some sample photos (full size I think) taken with the CZ 16-80 and some comparison shots with the Tamron 17-50 as well . . . http://www.db88.com/KM/CZ16-80/main.php

The comparisons aren't useful... especially 1 & 2, the apertures are different!

The focus is also off...

 

[TME]

Photozone review of CZ 16-80.... http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/zeiss_za_1680_3545/index.htm

Review seems good... but the price is too high for what is an ordinary lens... I rather get the Tamron... pity about the wide angle at 17mm though... anyone did a comparison between the Tamron 17-50 & Sigma 17-70mm?

 

[TuTu_CaR]

hmmm does this DT lens performance justify the high price?

 

[tankm]

Just wondering if SONY will provide a bundle of this lens with the to be launched "A-10" DSLR ? :think:

 

[mportrait]

This lens is super sharp. CZ reputation holds well here.

 

[synapseman]

It's still a slow lens, ley. For the price, is the sharpness noticeable in 4R print?

 

[Vulpix0r]

Around $1500 incl gst. Probably can get lower if you bargain. MSColor has it as well. Looks like still cheaper to import from US. The big risk for doing that is goods damage during shipment and warranty.

Damage on your lens is a moot point, B&H packages really well! I think it can even survive a bomb blast!:bsmilie:

 

[zcf]

It's still a slow lens, ley. For the price, is the sharpness noticeable in 4R print?

then why do we need all the sharp lens for?