Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

[dolina]

Ka-bokeh sa imo by alabang, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1149049@N22/

 

[dolina]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE


eggs by alabang, on Flickr

 

[handsomerob]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Great angle, just awesome!! Please keep posting!

ps: got any shots with other Zeiss primes? Like the 100mm f/2?

 

[dolina]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Great angle, just awesome!! Please keep posting!

ps: got any shots with other Zeiss primes? Like the 100mm f/2?

This is my sole Zeiss lens.


Saturday Market by alabang, on Flickr

 

[Leopard Lupus]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

How would you compare this lens to the Canon f/1.4 or 1.2 L (if you have used them) I have read mixed reviews about this lens.
Love the B&W shot!

 

[dolina]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

How would you compare this lens to the Canon f/1.4 or 1.2 L (if you have used them) I have read mixed reviews about this lens.
Love the B&W shot!

Thank you Leopard Lupus.

Good question, I have never used Canon's 1.4, 1.2 or 1.0. I decided to go with Carl Zeiss for the following reasons

- I had the opportunity to buy the first batch to arrive in New York.
- It is a Carl Zeiss lens
- I wanted a different image quality than those of Canon and 3rd party lenses
- All metal construction and German engineering intrigued me
- I wanted to try a manual focus lens that has a native EF mount. I do not want to deal with adapters.
- I wanted a very unique 50

I may supplement this with a 50L if Canon were to sell one that is 1.0 or faster.


Untitled by alabang, on Flickr

 

[handsomerob]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

I'm also interested in Zeiss primes for about the same reasons (mostly for their superb build quality and stellar optics). The 50mm f/1.4 is pretty affordable compared to the rest of the Zeiss family so I'm considering it too. Something tells me that you are going to highly recommend it

Btw, don't wanna sound silly but, anything special about the "first batch" thingy?

 

[dolina]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

I'm also interested in Zeiss primes for about the same reasons (mostly for their superb build quality and stellar optics). The 50mm f/1.4 is pretty affordable compared to the rest of the Zeiss family so I'm considering it too. Something tells me that you are going to highly recommend it

Btw, don't wanna sound silly but, anything special about the "first batch" thingy?

If you can live with it not having a focus motor then it is a great lens. I also like the fact it does have an auto aperture. Some people look at me funny when I say this is 1.4 without a focus motor that sold for $600+.

I like buying gear within the first few months or year of release. I do not want to end up buying a version 1 and then less than a year later a version 2 is announced for shipping a few months after. This has happened to me before.


Muntinlupa Market by alabang, on Flickr

 

[handsomerob]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

I see what you mean. Thx for the info & keep up the good work!

 

[dolina]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

I see what you mean. Thx for the info & keep up the good work!

Thanks man!


Untitled by alabang, on Flickr

 

[dolina]

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Gayland Pawnshop Mabolo Branch by alabang, on Flickr

 

[dolina]

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Lazi Public Market by alabang, on Flickr

 

[dolina]

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Port of Siquijor by alabang, on Flickr

 

[dwischnewski]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Oh, what a wonderful piece of glas!


Munich Court Yard by Daniel Wischnewski, on Flickr


Munich Court Yard by Daniel Wischnewski, on Flickr


Winter is comin' to Town by Daniel Wischnewski, on Flickr

 

[Leopard Lupus]

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Untitled by Leopard Lupus, on Flickr


Untitled by Leopard Lupus, on Flickr

 

[Leopard Lupus]

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Hannah G. Take 2. by Leopard Lupus, on Flickr

Just can't get enough of this lens!

 

[dwischnewski]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

A few more pics with that lovely glass.


Winter's strong grip von Daniel Wischnewski auf Flickr


A Place to Live von Daniel Wischnewski auf Flickr

 

[jogeshs]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Few sample shots, all taken with 40d.


Untitled by Jogesh S, on Flickr
f/1.4, 1/200, ISO200.


A pug's life by Jogesh S, on Flickr
f/1.4, 1/50, ISO1000.


Racial Harmony by Jogesh S, on Flickr
f/1.4, 1/50, ISO1000.


Lonely Planet by Jogesh S, on Flickr
f/2.8, 1/200, ISO100


Tea break by Jogesh S, on Flickr
f/4,1/160, ISO160.

 

[charlesa]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Anyone in Europe want to buy mine? Still new but have no use for it.

 

[jogeshs]

Re: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/50 ZE

Some studio samples with 50 1.4

The Last Piece Standing by Jogesh S, on Flickr
50D f/2.5, 1/125, ISO 100 with ND8
Lighting:
Flash from above with snoot.
A snooted strobe on the background wall and a softbox for fill(only modelling light).


Curves by Jogesh S, on Flickr
40D, 1/160 , f/2.5,ISO 100+ ND8
Two strobes, one with softbox from side and another with snoot from above


Abhishek by Jogesh S, on Flickr

40D, 1/160,f/9, ISO 100
Strobe with softbox from side.