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

[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! ;D

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. ;D

 

[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 8)

 

[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..

 

[infared]

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

Aloof comment, above. :
...but the Zeiss does look to be IMPRESSIVE.
It would not be of much use in a high action environment, though.

 

[RVB]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/748876-REG/Hasselblad_3023052_Wide_Angle_HC_50mm_II_F_3_5.html the superb HC50mm mk2 which also has autofocus and leaf shutters is only 650dollars more than the Zeiss at B&H.. No chance of me buying the Zeiss at that money..the Zeiss is obviously going to be a good low light lens and for dedicated Canon or Nikon shooters it might be worth the money but I would prefer to wait and see what Sigma and Canon do next before handing over 4k

 

[Rick]

Just Say No!!

to ridiculous pricing. This ain't crack folks, you can do without this lens until the price HAS to be re-adjusted. Besides, success selling high prices for this brand encourages others to raise their prices.

 

[kkelis]

Maybe after this Canon will start charging 4000 for their lenses

 

[Lichtgestalt]

Re: Just Say No!!

to ridiculous pricing. This ain't crack folks, you can do without this lens until the price HAS to be re-adjusted. Besides, success selling high prices for this brand encourages others to raise their prices.

plus.. it´s really overkill for the usual 2000x1300 pixel flickr images.

 

[nehemiah]

"Ridiculous" for one may be quite reasonable for another. I think some will change their minds once they see some of the images this lens will be capable of. I've certainly been tempted by the Zeiss Planar Macro after seeing some of those images. By the way, this lens doesn't even cost as much as my coffee machine (La Cimbali). That may be ridiculous to some, but more than worthwhile for me (the coffee machine, that is).

 

[sanj]

"Ridiculous" for one may be quite reasonable for another. I think some will change their minds once they see some of the images this lens will be capable of. I've certainly been tempted by the Zeiss Planar Macro after seeing some of those images. By the way, this lens doesn't even cost as much as my coffee machine (La Cimbali). That may be ridiculous to some, but more than worthwhile for me (the coffee machine, that is).

Right on brother!

 

[Lichtgestalt]

"Ridiculous" for one may be quite reasonable for another. I think some will change their minds once they see some of the images this lens will be capable of. I've certainly been tempted by the Zeiss Planar Macro after seeing some of those images.

by the way.... the question with such stuff always is.. do you need the skills of the photographer or the lens to shot those pictures?

 

[infared]

"Ridiculous" for one may be quite reasonable for another. I think some will change their minds once they see some of the images this lens will be capable of. I've certainly been tempted by the Zeiss Planar Macro after seeing some of those images.

by the way.... the question with such stuff always is.. do you need the skills of the photographer or the lens to shot those pictures?

Having both works for me!

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

You do not understand. When you buy this super duper lens, you get an appointment with the best eye doctor in the world, and you get a pair of glasses that make your eyes super duper, to adjust manual focus with high precision. With this glasses in your eyes, you can even see the bacteria reproducing in sweat groom when he steps on the church door.