From B&H
The new Zeiss Distagon 15 f/2.8 for Canon is now available for preorder. The lens will begin shipping on April 12, 2012 according to B&H. The lens is priced at a cool $2950.
Preorder the Zeiss ZE 15 f/2.8 from B&H for $2950
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Zeiss 70-200 f/2.8 ZE Mount
Zeiss is rumored to be announcing a 70-200 f/2.8 at NAB in Las Vegas next month. This would be the first zoom lens Zeiss has produced for the ZE and ZF mounts.
Expect Zeiss to also announce new Cine CP.2 lenses at NAB.
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Infinitely Wide – The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 super wide angle lens
After plenty of guessing by Carl Zeiss fans, it’s now official: the new super wide angle Distagon T* 2,8/15 lens has arrived. With an extra-large angle of view of 110 degrees in combination with a fast f/2.8 aperture, the lens enables the features for dramatic perspectives and performance demanded by the most ambitious landscape and architectural photographers. With a unique ability to capture events in a natural and extraordinary manner, it is also an ideal companion for advertising, journalism and commercial photography. It will be available with an EF (ZE) or F bayonet (ZF.2).
Read about it on the Zeiss blog
The lens will start shipping in May 2012 for a cool $2948 USD. It’ll be interesting to see how it stacks up against the Canon EF 14 f/2.8L II.
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Coming Soon
It’s possible that Zeiss is going to announce a Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens for EF on March 16, 2012 and it would begin shipping some time in May.
No rumored street price at this time. The Leica version of the focal length costs $4600, but it is made in Germany. It’s expected the SLR version would be made in Japan for less money.
Source: [PR]
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Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 25 f/2
B&H has limited quantity of the new Zeiss Distagon 25 f/2 that was announced at the end of October.
As per most of the Zeiss lenses, it’s coming highly regarded. Here’s just one review.
Zeiss Distagon T* 25 f/2 @ B&H for $1699
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From Zeiss
Through the special optical design and the targeted selection of optical glass, chromatic aberrations are virtually eliminated on the Distagon T* 2/25. The effective correction of distortion and field curvature is attributable to the inclusion of two aspheric lens surfaces. The floating elements design ensures high quality across the entire image field. The Distagon T* 2/25 is practically distortion-free.
With outstanding image quality even at maximum aperture, the Distagon T* 2/25 proves particularly advantageous in indoor photography without the use of a tripod – even in difficult lighting conditions. With this lens, you can take wide-angle shots which look natural and dynamic at the same time, thanks to the large angle of view. Whatever the application, this lens goes beyond the bounds of creativity.
Technical Specifications
thanks Bruce
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New Lenses from Germany
Apparently a couple of new Zeiss lenses are just around the corner.
Both lenses are said to become available for ZE and ZF mounts.
Via Email and [ZR]
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What’s coming from Zeiss?
Zeiss will introduce some zooms in 2011 for ZE (Canon) and ZF (Nikon). None of the zooms will go longer than 200mm.
A longer Zeiss prime in the 135mm range will also be announced.
Zeiss 35 f/1.4
Initial reports I’ve received say the lens is awesome. I cannot wait to try it out.
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Update
I’m told there will be a 15mm f/2.8 lens from Zeiss in 2011.
Upcoming Zeiss releases for Canon Cameras over the next year
Thanks Bruce
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Zeiss ZE 35 f/1.4 Tomorrow?
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Zeiss continues to add to their Canon mount (ZE) lineup with a 35mm f/1.4.
Apparently this lens will be announced tomorrow.
Thanks Dubuis
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