Zeiss 55 f/1.4 Distagon Availability Coming in the Next 24 Hours? [CR2]

[curtisnull]

Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mEj6CqZWMk#t=112

[infared]

I agree wit Horshack, my next 50mm will most likely be a new Art Series Sigma AF Lens, (I currently own their current 50mm f/1.4 as I feel it is best for my needs I based on the other lackluster offerings out there).  I am glad to know that there is perfection out there without AF...but I can't justify that kind of coin for a manual focus 50mm lens.

[drjlo]

I am glad to know that there is perfection out there without AF...but I can't justify that kind of coin for a manual focus 50mm lens.

Agreed.  I *might* entertain buying that Zeiss some day at that price IF it had AF, period. 
And it still doesn't go to f/1.2, i.e. 50L Mk II (hopefully soon).

[distant.star]

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I understand this lens does not autofocus in the traditional sense.

However, I hear each lens includes a dedicated personal assistant -- an unclothed 19-year-old woman who sets the focus for you. She does not always get it right, but you don't really notice.

I'm going out first thing in the morning and buy a few lottery tickets; surely I'll win.

[dgatwood]

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I understand this lens does not autofocus in the traditional sense.

However, I hear each lens includes a dedicated personal assistant -- an unclothed 19-year-old woman who sets the focus for you. She does not always get it right, but you don't really notice.

Of course, after a year, she leaves you and takes half your gear.

   

[9VIII]

It'll be very interesting to see some real world tests on this lens. If the resolution is high enough to justify the cost maybe others will respond with competing lenses, and hopefully it'll help push the megapixel war machine back into gear.

[Viggo]

FINALLY! 

The wait is over, too bad I spent my money for it on the 200 f2 because they took to d@mn long to release it... New savings account started, marked 55.

Canon: Please get your stuff together and support the EC-S focusing screen for 1d X. Or make a decent 50 yourselfs...

[Jappe]

There is official information about the lens:

http://lenses.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/camera_lenses/otus/otus1455.html

and data sheet:

http://lenses.zeiss.com/content/dam/Photography/new/pdf/en/downloadcenter/datasheets_otus/otus_1455.pdf

[Viggo]

Expect the Zeis to be manual focus and to deliver outstanding image quality. If you think the Zeis lenses are too highly priced then they're simply not for you.

Pre-release review:
http://diglloyd.com/articles/ZeissZ/ZeissZ-Otus-55f1_4.html

+1, I think I can actually say I haven't seen one overpriced lens for Canon. Outstanding IQ costs a bit more than an entry level 50. I have been using the 2470 mk2 100% of time lately and I can't fail and it puts out so consistent fantastic output I have nothing to complain about. Is it twice as good as the mk1, to me, easy...

[Jappe]

Expect the Zeis to be manual focus and to deliver outstanding image quality. If you think the Zeis lenses are too highly priced then they're simply not for you.

If you compare f.ex price per weight then Zeiss's are not priced too much over Canon announcement prices. 

[vscd]

>I cannot see how this price can be correct. Truly dumbfounding. I think Sigma is going to embarrass the S___
>out of Zeiss when they update their 50mm f/1.4.

I don't think so.

And, as long as people buy Leica lenses for $6999 with lower IQ... everything is possible

[janpolacekcom]

I have had an opportunity to play with it for a while and it worth every penny..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/janpolacek/8682080182/in/set-72157633336606129

[duydaniel]

Look like we got some Zeiss employees on Canon site 

[Lichtgestalt]

I have had an opportunity to play with it for a while and it worth every penny..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/janpolacek/8682080182/in/set-72157633336606129

sorry but what exactly in this images justifies the price?
i see nothing you could not do with a cheaper 50mm 1.4.
 
maybe it´s because you resized the images and in the originals the quality is more prominent.

i do believe the zeiss is great .. just not 4000$ great.

[RVB]

Very high quality lens,but imagine how expensive it would be if it had A.F and I.S..  for this money I prefer medium format which offers leaf shutters ,A.F and superior viewfinder.Another aspect of this that would put me off buying it is the weight,2.2lbs for a manual focus 55mm prime lens is a bit on the heavy side..