Zeiss Distagon 15 f/2.8 ZE Official

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<strong>Infinitely Wide – The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 super wide angle lens</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>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).</p></blockquote>
<p><strong><a href="http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=1567#more-1567" target="_blank">Read about it on the Zeiss blog</a></strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
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recon photography said:
filter thread or no......
it takes 95mm filters apparently.

From http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=1567#more-1567

The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters.

The lens shade is integrated into the design and helps to protect the lens surface from unintentional damage. The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters, including the recently released Carl Zeiss T* UV and POL filters.
 
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corpusrex said:
recon photography said:
filter thread or no......
it takes 95mm filters apparently.

From http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=1567#more-1567

The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters.

The lens shade is integrated into the design and helps to protect the lens surface from unintentional damage. The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters, including the recently released Carl Zeiss T* UV and POL filters.

thankyou :), but ouch 95mm filters i dont even want to know how much they cost but i guess it could be a really nice lens for landscapes then
 
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Canon Rumors said:
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.

This lens, while priced steeply, appears to have the specs of an absolute cracker. I'm very much encouraged by the 'exceptionally low distortion' statement by Zeiss, and the way it's being presented as a great lens for architectural 'togs. Can't wait for a review, preferably on the 5dIII or D800 ;-)
 
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recon photography said:
corpusrex said:
recon photography said:
filter thread or no......
it takes 95mm filters apparently.

From http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=1567#more-1567

The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters.

The lens shade is integrated into the design and helps to protect the lens surface from unintentional damage. The 95mm filter thread accepts all standard filters, including the recently released Carl Zeiss T* UV and POL filters.

thankyou :), but ouch 95mm filters i dont even want to know how much they cost but i guess it could be a really nice lens for landscapes then

You are welcome. But yes I winced at the thought of the price of 95mm filters too. Helpfully though, Zeiss will happily sell you one apparently. :p
Anyway, just had a quick look at B&H and they sell some 95mm B+W filters... 95mm CPol from $250 odd but guessing you would want/need the extra wide version for $300.
 
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The question in my mind is this: Given it'll be manual focus, why not just get the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 with an EF adapter, and have the extra flexibility of the zoom? From what I can see, it's the best ultrawide in existence, prime or zoom. I suppose only thing that the Zeiss has in its favour is lower weight and the ability to accept filters. But apart from that, why would I want it, if it isn't significantly better?
 
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Image comparisons are available on The Digital Picture:

Samyang 14mm @f2.8 vs Canon 14mm @f2.8
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=769&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=454&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

Nikon 14mm @f2.8 vs Canon 14mm @ f2.8
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=628&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=454&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0
(The Nikon is so bad it has me confused. Must be an old lens.)

Nikon 14-24mm @ f2.8 vs Canon 14mm @ f2.8
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=615&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=454&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

Zeiss 15mm @ f2.8 vs Canon 14mm @ f2.8
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=794&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=454&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

The Nikon 14mm is bad.
The Nikon zoom is better.
The Samyang is good.
The Canon is good but lots of vignetting.
The Zeiss is better (has less distortion and CA).

Zeiss = $2950
Canon = $2199
Nikon 14-24mm = $1997
Nikon 14mm = $1529
Samyang = $399

Only the Zeiss supports filters.

The Samyang seems like a great way to start in the wide angle world.

The comparisons actually surprised me. There is a lot of talk about how Nikon is better at wide angle. These images do not show that to my eye.

I also looked at f8 and the results are similar but less pronounced.
 
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cool 3000 $ ... not very cool

I think that access to quality tools will be more and more a matter of a bigger wallet.


Have been to fast with my opinion/decision. In Europe it will cost the same as the
EF 2.8 14 from Canon. It's just a matter of overall quality and the need for AF and
willing to buy M95 screw in filters ...

If this lens gives outstanding results, it might be worth the 3000 $ / 2150 EUR ... and than
it's the only missing lens for my switch to fill frame ... besides from the 40mm pancake.

O.k., I will start to save the money ...
 
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