Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZE [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

bkdc

15th of August 2010 (Sun), 21:33

I love this lens, and I'm actually thinking about selling it and buying the older C/Y or Rollei Zeiss 35 f1.4. Anyone want a mint 35/2? hehe.

I hope the rumors are true and Zeiss announces a ZE 1.4/35 distagon.

Jam.radonc

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 06:47

I hope the rumors are true and Zeiss announces a ZE 1.4/35 distagon.

I heard it too. The real question is this..will is exhibit focus shift issues as the 50/1.4 ZE?
Mind you the price may be prohibitive. It may be twice the 35/2...ouch!

denoir

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 07:50

I heard it too. The real question is this..will is exhibit focus shift issues as the 50/1.4 ZE?
Mind you the price may be prohibitive. It may be twice the 35/2...ouch!

No focus shift problems with the older version at least. And yes, it will be relatively expensive. It has already been listed by a couple of resellers and the price will probably be about $2300.

http://nikonrumors.com/2010/08/02/zeiss-to-release-distagon-zf-1-435-zf-2-in-few-weeks.aspx

However, if it is as good as the old version, it will be fantastic and the price justified.

bkdc

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 07:57

The old C/Y and Rollei 1.4/35 Zeiss had a floating lens element and did not exhibit focus shift. At this focal length, I'll happily give up auto-focus for the image quality that's expected.

I wonder if there's a bigger market for Zeiss lenses among Nikon users than among Canon users. Why are they rolling it out for Nikon first?

denoir

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 10:42

I wonder if there's a bigger market for Zeiss lenses among Nikon users than among Canon users. Why are they rolling it out for Nikon first?

That's a very good question. A Zeiss guy told me that Canon ZE mount outsells Nikon ZF mount by a factor of 10...

Illumined

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 13:38

I don't know, but if Sony does something extraordinary with new a body release and busts out some fast AF Zeiss primes to boot...I would be reconsidering which ship I sailed on. I love MF, don't get me wrong. I'm a dRF shooter unless shooting professionally but AF Carl Zeiss glass with MF override plus a body with resolving power to do it justice...

Sorry, I think I drooled a little.

gkarris

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 13:47

I'm a dRF shooter unless shooting professionally but AF Carl Zeiss glass with MF override plus a body with resolving power to do it justice...

Sorry, I think I drooled a little.

dRF?

I've stated - Sony has an exclusive with Zeiss for AF Primes and Zooms right now... :(

I've seen some people get the Sony FF camera - supposedly a great value for one...

Palna

16th of August 2010 (Mon), 14:00

Great work there: -) love the mood

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-60.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-62.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-63.jpg[/quote]

SeinUndZeit

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 02:23

http://gallery.me.com/spaceflipper/101151/image/web.jpg?ver=12804373980001

http://gallery.me.com/spaceflipper/101151/image2/web.jpg?ver=12804373820001
Love the 1st one.

banpreso

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 15:20

I can't believe I'm buying this lens...again.

But I am, alas.

Haha can't go wrong! Got for it!

I just had a documentry style shoot Sunday, nailing the focus even at f2. Man wish I could go f1.4, but my results are already fantastic!

Illumined

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 16:34

dRF?

I've stated - Sony has an exclusive with Zeiss for AF Primes and Zooms right now... :(

I've seen some people get the Sony FF camera - supposedly a great value for one...
dRF = digital rangefinder

Also, I'm fully aware of Sony's exclusive rights to Zeiss AF optics. Hence me even saying what I did in my previous post.

I want Sony to 'wow' pretty bad right now and at the same time, I dread the very thought.

denoir

17th of August 2010 (Tue), 19:25

I want Sony to 'wow' pretty bad right now and at the same time, I dread the very thought.

Don't worry. The Zeiss glass for Sony is not of the same quality as the ZE line. There are only two decent prime lenses for it - the 85/1.4 and the new 24/2. If more are released then it may become a good option. The zooms are not up to old Contax standards..

It's too bad actually. If there were good Zeiss zooms for the system, I'd get rid of my 7D and all Canon glass in a heartbeat. I'm only keeping that configuration because sometime AF is important.

banpreso

18th of August 2010 (Wed), 21:54

love this lens!

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-15-2010-bp/08-15-2010-26-of-74/972624909_HcNKW-X2.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-15-2010-bp/08-15-2010-71-of-74/972663828_Uw9LJ-X2.jpg

this is Vince, and he is homeless. he was able to get into a salvation army 6 month work program, but he just injured his finger and he's worried he might get kicked out of the work program because he won't be able to work as he did.
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-15-2010-bp/08-15-2010-31-of-74/972631527_qLeyW-X2.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-15-2010-bp/08-15-2010-32-of-74/972632704_NmBAL-X2.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-15-2010-bp/08-15-2010-11-of-74/972585739_ADBBP-X2.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-01-2010-bp/08-01-2010-13-of-59/958094246_EjyJP-X2.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-01-2010-bp/08-01-2010-22-of-59/958100238_aRBVf-X2.jpg

denoir

26th of August 2010 (Thu), 17:56

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-67.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-68.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-69.jpg

Russel

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 18:07

This was shot at f/8, ISO400. Another nice day at the beach.

garys1

28th of August 2010 (Sat), 22:49

Today, I did some landscape...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4936842020_a80c7fb0d3_b.jpg

...and some closeups.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4935939259_562912c7fc_b.jpg

Illumined

29th of August 2010 (Sun), 00:23

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4936842020_a80c7fb0d3_b.jpg

Excellent DR in this image. Lovely colors. Even the earth is rich in color.

Brennan.M

4th of September 2010 (Sat), 12:57

Illumined

4th of September 2010 (Sat), 22:00

considering this lens too. Gahhhhhh so many decisions! I want a lens that I can use to walk around with that will pair up with my 135L. It would be used for full body images for portraits, I don't foresee MF being an issue either. There is the 35L, CZ 35mm, 50L or the CZ 50mm Makro that I'm looking at. This lens has that awesome CZ 3D look to it...
The 135mm 2L was my only lens on my 1Ds II for two months and it was a sensational time. However I can relate with you in looking for a shorter FL that is complimentary to 135mm. I have owned this lens twice and the only reason I don't anymore is because of upcoming 35mm 1.4 ZE that was announced not too long ago.

I am pretty damn excited about the release of this optic, I have to admit.

Tareq

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 05:37

Now if i want to get 35mm, id this lens better or Canon 35mm f1.4? and what about that the new one you said f1.4 ZE?

Illumined

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 05:44

Now if i want to get 35mm, id this lens better or Canon 35mm f1.4? and what about that the new one you said f1.4 ZE?
Depends if AF is important to you or not. All ZE glass is MF only, but some people would gladly hand over AF abilities to give their fingers some exercise and get that nice, Zeiss micro-contrast and rendering.

Rsyx

5th of September 2010 (Sun), 15:57

Man, I miss this lens so much! :( I'm about to purchase a 50 Makro Planar, but would love to get this lens again as well.

Kiwikat

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 01:43

I'm absolutely blown away by the colors and "3D" look of the shots from this lens. I was set on spending 400 or so bucks on a Sigma 30mm, but I will be giving this lens further consideration. I don't need the lens anytime soon, so I think it may be worth saving up a bit longer for this. The 35 L is more than I'd like to spend though.

Keep posting shots!!!

Brennan.M

6th of September 2010 (Mon), 02:07

yeah, 1k isnt a bad price at all for what you get

JimboinTas

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:14

Manual exposure blend:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f209/eurotrashbag/General/Tesselated.jpg

denoir

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:26

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-70.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-71.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-72.jpg

Brennan.M

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:39

good stuff luka! Do you do multiple exposures or what do you expose for?

denoir

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:43

good stuff luka! Do you do multiple exposures or what do you expose for?

Thanks!

Nope, single exposure. I typically have the camera tripod mounted and use live view for composing the image and checking that I have the exposure I want. I also like to shoot in the evening which gives me a more even light and less sharp contrasts.

Brennan.M

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:45

awesome thanks for the info. I want to try some stuff like yours when I get this piece of glass

denoir

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 16:53

I'm looking forward to your shots! :)

Brennan.M

14th of September 2010 (Tue), 22:00

Im looking forward to my check coming in so I can order the damn thing.

rusty.jg

15th of September 2010 (Wed), 19:17

Had this lens for over three weeks now, and I'm finally getting my groove on....(a bit):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4993093759_96ddde93b4_z.jpg

Brennan.M

16th of September 2010 (Thu), 09:47

nice shot!

J-B

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 11:37

Nice shot Rusty

Handheld @ f2:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5015250024_5259d678ca_o.jpg

Ouessant

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 14:04

Wicked shot J-B !:cool:

JelleVerherstraeten

22nd of September 2010 (Wed), 14:51

Nice shot Rusty

Handheld @ f2:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5015250024_5259d678ca_o.jpg

Very nice Jochen. Ik was on the same spot 1 year ago ;-).

JHutch

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 01:25

Mine came in the mail today. So far I really enjoy using it, and have come up with some good stuff. I bought the ee-s focus screen to go along with this and it's pretty accurate. Snapshot from shortly after it came out of the box. This thread is what made me buy this lens!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5015163103_5a10ba6a4a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648228@N02/5015163103/)

wem

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 02:15

I'm seriously considering this lens ... I think it'll fit nicely between the 24mm and the 50mm. And the Zeiss rendering lures me as well. ;-)

J-B

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 02:34

Thanks Ouessant and Jelle.

Dawud

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 15:10

Had this lens for over three weeks now, and I'm finally getting my groove on....(a bit):

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4993093759_96ddde93b4_z.jpg

WOOW :eek:

timeasterday

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 15:41

Some awesome photos here!! I just got the 2/50 MP and now I think I want the 2/35 too! Man, Zeiss fever is tough to fight.

joe445

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 15:55

I just got my zeiss 35mm ze. The colors are like what I have read, beautiful ! Almost 3d. Couldn't be happier!! Time to go take some more shots
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6882/zeiss12.jpg

J-B

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 16:35

Some more tourist shots. It was my only lens I took to Paris.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5018256255_57d23a468c_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5018847020_dc0f441587_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/5018843810_17b212e32f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5018845666_debec1c26f_o.jpg

denoir

23rd of September 2010 (Thu), 16:45

Very nice Jochen!

JHutch

24th of September 2010 (Fri), 02:45

This isn't anything compared to Paris, but I feel it has some nice spatial rendering.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5016971038_b0d42541cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648228@N02/5016971038/)

J-B

24th of September 2010 (Fri), 14:24

Thanks Luka.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5020647843_87c02dfa9a_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5021253352_295bb97abe_o.jpg

This guy seemed to have no clue how his camera worked :)

wem

24th of September 2010 (Fri), 17:26

Nice, Jochen! Just one lens? Did you go to Paris for work or romance, then? :-)

wem

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 02:29

Just ordered this lens ... Can't wait (but will have to)!

J-B

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 07:42

Nice, Jochen! Just one lens? Did you go to Paris for work or romance, then? :-)

Nope just a quick break (much too short) from work. I didn't feel like lugging around a larger camerabag around Paris.

Just ordered this lens ... Can't wait (but will have to)!

Congrats! I'm sure you'll love it. You'll be a nice addition to this thread.

J-B

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 18:07

Some lines

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5034147731_ce18bf0580_o.jpg

denoir

28th of September 2010 (Tue), 19:07

I'm not using this lens as much as I'd like but here are two shots..

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-74.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-75.jpg

dlintz

29th of September 2010 (Wed), 00:53

Someone wants to play.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5023578816_5614d5279f_b.jpg

d.

mingkookoo

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 23:37

Great shots everyone! Took this lens out today. I'm thinking the 35/2 has more 3D-ish render than the 50 MP?

mingkookoo

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 23:39

The second pic. Was trying to focus on the rim of the mushroom but missed it by miles :oops:

mingkookoo

30th of September 2010 (Thu), 23:41

and the last one.

mingkookoo

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 21:09

another 2 from me :D

mingkookoo

1st of October 2010 (Fri), 21:11

and some tomatoes

kovandor

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 12:04

2 from me. For the cat picture some extra vignetting is added.

garys1

2nd of October 2010 (Sat), 20:08

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5045150403_258be32e7a_b.jpg

denoir

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 17:41

Cool cat kovandor ;)

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-77.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-78.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-79.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/zeiss/zeiss35-80.jpg

mingkookoo

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 22:37

Lovely pictures everyone :D

Great pics over @ ZE85 also Denoir.

A few more from Evergreen Brick works in Toronto.

mingkookoo

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 22:41

One more.

denoir

3rd of October 2010 (Sun), 23:44

Thanks mingkookoo.

Great pumpkins! :)

Wummy

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 13:51

rusty.jg

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 15:32

Hi Everyone - thinking to buy this lens this coming November.. since I never bought zeiss before I'm hoping to get some help here.

1) does this lens works w/ the focus confirmation light in my 5Dc or 1D3??
2) can I control the aperture in camera or is it manual on the lens?

thanks!!

Hi Wummy,

Yes the focus confirmation light works great on the 5Dc - I also have the beep enabled as sometimes the light is a little faint in bright daylight (for me anyway).
You may want to invest in a prescision matte screen although to be honest, I installed one but it didnt make *that* much difference. If I wasnt using the focus confirmation light then yes, I would use the Ee-S screen but otherwise, the standard screen is fine.
As far aperture, I control it fine from the camera.
Cheers.

J-B

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 16:46

For me the precision matte screen makes a huge difference. A must-buy IMO. Focussing by eye will be so much more easier.

Wummy

4th of October 2010 (Mon), 16:48

Hi Wummy,

Yes the focus confirmation light works great on the 5Dc - I also have the beep enabled as sometimes the light is a little faint in bright daylight (for me anyway).
You may want to invest in a prescision matte screen although to be honest, I installed one but it didnt make *that* much difference. If I wasnt using the focus confirmation light then yes, I would use the Ee-S screen but otherwise, the standard screen is fine.
As far aperture, I control it fine from the camera.
Cheers.

Thank you!!! looking forward for another listing of this lens on FS section here.. fingers crossed!

J-B

6th of October 2010 (Wed), 10:36

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7955/img0290j.jpg

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/5449/img0259mk.jpg

dmstraton

10th of October 2010 (Sun), 23:27

Love this lens - anyone getting sporadic Err 01 "clean lens contacts" or something like that? I've gotten it twice over the past couple of days. Beyond that, works great don't want take it off. Excepet for the 21!

I Am selling all but my 24-105 to keep on my 7d for kid shots, everything else is going zeiss prime. These lenses blow me away. The colour on that 21 is so dead on, and I have never seen a wide angle with tis kind of finedetail.

Rsyx

11th of October 2010 (Mon), 04:24

Love this lens - anyone getting sporadic Err 01 "clean lens contacts" or something like that? I've gotten it twice over the past couple of days.

I never had it with the ZE 2/35, but did with the ZE 2/50. I called up the shop where I bought the lens and was planning on just asking for some advice in general. They told me to come back and exchange the lens, so I did. Never had the issue since.

dmstraton

11th of October 2010 (Mon), 20:07

Hmmm...it is happening about 1x a day...may have to take it back. Or maybe I could just clean the contacts on my camera (as they've never received any "love").

I don't really care that much unless it becomes a huge problem as I love this lens...and it has a nice warranty.

Rsyx

11th of October 2010 (Mon), 20:46

I agree. To be honest, I wasn't planning on having it replaced when I made the phone call. I do feel a bit more comfortable using the lens now knowing that it won't fail me on a shot that's important to me.

JHutch

12th of October 2010 (Tue), 00:26

Speaking of precision focus screens.....I think having one makes a difference personally.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5073864209_e90a767395_z.jpg

A few random crops.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5073863313_5fd94fda81_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5074459734_d3b54198d7_z.jpg

wem

13th of October 2010 (Wed), 12:14

It is very likely that I receive this lens on Saturday ... *keep my fingers crossed*

wem

15th of October 2010 (Fri), 03:32

Hell yeah!
100% crop taken around midnight
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5081669687_8c363719ea_b.jpg

J-B

15th of October 2010 (Fri), 03:49

Congrats Wim!

wem

15th of October 2010 (Fri), 04:06

Congrats Wim!

Thanks, Jochen! I'm really happy with the preliminary results. Yet the metal hood is something that scares me, as metal bends more easily than plastic. And also the throw between 3 meters and infinity is somewhat short. For the rest: :D

Thanks for the advice!

wem

16th of October 2010 (Sat), 09:40

I'm shocked.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5085952717_58db8a4b04_b.jpg

J-B

16th of October 2010 (Sat), 10:22

I'm shocked.

shocked or nettled? :)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/7570/img0322pq.jpg

wem

16th of October 2010 (Sat), 10:40

If {} is shocked and if () is nettled, it was like this: {()}. It looks stunning at 100% too.

shocked or nettled? :)

JelleVerherstraeten

16th of October 2010 (Sat), 10:59

Congrats Wim!
Did you bought this lens for closing down the gap between your 24L and 50L?

wem

16th of October 2010 (Sat), 16:05

Congrats Wim!
Did you bought this lens for closing down the gap between your 24L and 50L?

Thanks, Jelle! To answer your question: to some extent. Also, I think the 50 is a great lens, but not so much for landscaping. The 35 is perfect for that (given that I already have the 24LII).

kovandor

17th of October 2010 (Sun), 02:20

Some further attempts.

Jam.radonc

17th of October 2010 (Sun), 03:50

I am looking for that gap between the 24 and 50 and this lens might just do the job. I've been eyeing this for quite sometime and have held it on number of occasions. It has 3D popping-ness which is quite superb.

I just have to wait a few more months :)

485575
485576

wem

21st of October 2010 (Thu), 02:22

The view from my office:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5101201367_55c1ec6e7a_b.jpg

Dailymatador

25th of October 2010 (Mon), 00:52

I just got it over the weekend. Tried it out around LA. Waaay better than my T2i kit 18-55mm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5111133151_5800fd5753_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5111133151/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5109675133_94f30e0e51_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5109675133/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/5110255024_28cfabfd01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5110255024/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1390/5109603235_c03c45e66b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5109603235/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/5107104688_c0ef075964_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5107104688/)

sleeper

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 01:13

Got this lens a few weeks ago. Love it. And MF isn't as hard as I thought it would be.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/5116468401_bed7f6b1d4_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1140/5117099548_629beae91b_b.jpg

banpreso

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 01:40

my grandma
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/Shanghai-Trip-2010/Shanghai-2010-381-of-417/1061095395_SGc8m-X2.jpg

banpreso

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 01:42

my niece
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/Shanghai-Trip-2010/Shanghai-2010-14-of-417/1061168683_Gvkaj-X2.jpg

banpreso

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 01:48

shanghai at night
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/Shanghai-Trip-2010/Shanghai-2010-66-of-417/1061164755_26YWx-X2.jpg

banpreso

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 02:14

West Lake at Hangzhou
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/Shanghai-Trip-2010/Shanghai-2010-309-of-417/1061167200_QTjts-X2.jpg

Palna

26th of October 2010 (Tue), 14:01

shanghai at night
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/Shanghai-Trip-2010/Shanghai-2010-66-of-417/1061164755_26YWx-X2.jpg

REALLY GREAT!!! love the mood... the people on the beach: -)

JHutch

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 01:04

This is straight from the camera with no pp. The bokeh almost looks cartoonish to me.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/5118968132_2fb1862ced_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648228@N02/5118968132/)

banpreso

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 01:24

REALLY GREAT!!! love the mood... the people on the beach: -)
thanks!

denoir

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 01:34

Banpreso, I really like the portrait of your niece!

rusty.jg

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 04:03

Sunrise over a local golf course yesterday morning

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/5115572156_e825ac77be_b.jpg

JelleVerherstraeten

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 12:39

Denoir, I saw you have added a M9 to your gearlist? Lucky you :-)!

denoir

27th of October 2010 (Wed), 19:13

Thanks. Yepp. Slightly offtopic but it's a Zeiss 35:

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-1.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-11.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-12.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-15.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-16.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-18.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-4.jpg

http://peltarion.eu/img/leica/m9-8.jpg

35/2 Biogon ZM vs 35/2 Distagon ZE:
The ZM has a lower overall contrast and less punch. It's sharper on an M9 than the ZE is on a 5DII, but that's not saying much. Overall as far as rendering style goes the ZM is closer to the 28/2 Distagon ZE than it is to a 35/2 ZE.

wem

28th of October 2010 (Thu), 15:41

A colleague at my office

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1197/5124326626_856c84ed10_b.jpg

JHutch

28th of October 2010 (Thu), 21:44

Thanks. Yepp. Slightly offtopic but it's a Zeiss 35:

35/2 Biogon ZM vs 35/2 Distagon ZE:
The ZM has a lower overall contrast and less punch. It's sharper on an M9 than the ZE is on a 5DII, but that's not saying much. Overall as far as rendering style goes the ZM is closer to the 28/2 Distagon ZE than it is to a 35/2 ZE.

Wow! I really like those pictures from the M9.

banpreso

28th of October 2010 (Thu), 22:42

denoir, those are brutally sharp!

Dailymatador

29th of October 2010 (Fri), 01:55

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/5124585817_8f1fecc3b7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5124585817/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1208/5124590713_4d9121f18d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5124590713/)

Dailymatador

29th of October 2010 (Fri), 01:59

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/5109709791_668d6af40e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5109709791/)

Dailymatador

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 00:50

Stitched pano from four pics.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/5130289841_a88ece8b9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5130289841/)

A bit soft here
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/5130269717_dd46b2fa25_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5130269717/)

AirSupply

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 01:35

I just recently got this fantastic lens, but I am confused how to work with MF on my 5Dii body. How can I setting to get confirm on the camera when focused ? I heard someone said that the camera will "beep" once I get it focused.

Sorry for my noob question >__<

JelleVerherstraeten

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 05:06

Bave

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 09:47

You can also set your 5D to focus/meter start with the * button. Hold it down, focus, and pull the trigger.

rusty.jg

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 09:50

Some more from my "to do" pile :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5131427393_28d2972508_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/5131427873_938016e232_o.jpg

wem

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 17:15

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/5132821368_2648de6154_b.jpg

Dimitris

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 17:27

I got this lens as well this week and I really like it. I think the manual focus forces me to think more than the 35L. Also auto focus on the 5D was never its strength.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7962/mg2339.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/mg2339.jpg/)

J-B

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 19:52

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1065/5134110282_3c479b5bc6_o.jpg

Brennan.M

31st of October 2010 (Sun), 22:55

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/5132821368_2648de6154_b.jpg

this is fantastic!

JHutch

1st of November 2010 (Mon), 13:52

Some more from my "to do" pile :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5131427393_28d2972508_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/5131427873_938016e232_o.jpg

Nice photos Rusty. Are you using a CPL? If so; Which one? None of my 5Dc+ZE 35 stuff is that warm.

rusty.jg

1st of November 2010 (Mon), 18:04

Nice photos Rusty. Are you using a CPL? If so; Which one? None of my 5Dc+ZE 35 stuff is that warm.

Thanks. No CPL used. I have done a bit of PP - mainly a drop in luminance on the blues to get the sky darker and kicking up the colour temp by 100-200 degrees (and a very slight nudge of the tint towards magenta for the one of the gate).

JHutch

2nd of November 2010 (Tue), 13:32

Thanks. No CPL used. I have done a bit of PP - mainly a drop in luminance on the blues to get the sky darker and kicking up the colour temp by 100-200 degrees (and a very slight nudge of the tint towards magenta for the one of the gate).

Ahhh the world of advanced post processing. I'm not quite there yet. In the meantime here is a crop from messing around the other day.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5138440865_ef09aa88cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648228@N02/5138440865/)

wem

3rd of November 2010 (Wed), 04:35

this is fantastic!

Thanks!

sleeper

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 01:25

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/5145278758_89a8b077dc_b.jpg

Wummy

4th of November 2010 (Thu), 17:22

I'm getting mine in 2 weeks!!!!! can't wait!

Dailymatador

5th of November 2010 (Fri), 18:56

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/5145278758_89a8b077dc_b.jpg

:cool: No lens flare too!

Dailymatador

5th of November 2010 (Fri), 19:09

I went to DC during a pretty historic week. Took the T2i and shot only with the Zeiss 35mm Distagon. I love the lens because unlike pretty much every pic I took with the kit lens (18-55mm IS), I do ZERO sharpening adjustments. Zeiss = friendly to your mouse-clicking fingers.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1343/5149386329_23597025a1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5149807196_155d95c72d_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149386329/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/5149196873_4b722a1e86_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149196873/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5149148605_bfa805e6c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149148605/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/5149569596_5c55dd08b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149569596/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/5149551114_c5b78d8af7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149551114/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1206/5148879349_fa20f7e1c8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5148879349/)

dmstraton

5th of November 2010 (Fri), 23:38

Nice pics.

bbran33

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 18:15

Here's one from a hike the other day. My favorite lens. Make sure to get the focusing screen, makes a huge difference in focusing accuracy.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/5152687438_e7ffbb1d52_b.jpg

Brennan.M

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 22:08

I've got two options....sell the 85/1.8 and use money that I was going to spend on the 35/2 ZE to get the 50MP or just get the 35/2 ZE and keep the 85/1.8....

jdizzle

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 22:11

I've got two options....sell the 85/1.8 and use money that I was going to spend on the 35/2 ZE to get the 50MP or just get the 35/2 ZE and keep the 85/1.8....
Get rid of the 85 1.8 and get the Zeiss 35 1.4 instead. :)

Brennan.M

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 23:23

lmfao, can't go that far.

JHutch

7th of November 2010 (Sun), 01:28

I've got two options....sell the 85/1.8 and use money that I was going to spend on the 35/2 ZE to get the 50MP or just get the 35/2 ZE and keep the 85/1.8....

Just keep the 85. It will complement the 35 nicely.

JHutch

7th of November 2010 (Sun), 01:29

Pretty chuffed with this one. Sharp at the edge.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/5153005937_81887c2d5f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39648228@N02/5153005937/)

Dailymatador

7th of November 2010 (Sun), 21:58

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/5149379111_a028e3c85b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149379111/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1166/5149495696_f914bd105f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5149495696/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/5150149986_2a1cce8e17_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5150149986/in/set-72157625319216086/)

Bave

8th of November 2010 (Mon), 16:59

I've got two options....sell the 85/1.8 and use money that I was going to spend on the 35/2 ZE to get the 50MP or just get the 35/2 ZE and keep the 85/1.8....

5D + 2/35, 85 1.8, & 135L is a great set and would be my choice

bbran33

12th of November 2010 (Fri), 10:03

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5167687121_c218294452_b.jpg

eye2i

13th of November 2010 (Sat), 16:35

Does Zeiss have a tendency to underexpose?

Maybe its just me, because I have a new body, but mys shots seem to be at least a full stop underexpose.

Dailymatador

14th of November 2010 (Sun), 02:01

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5173312391_3651cae638_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5173312391/)

Camera Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Exposure 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 100

Wummy

14th of November 2010 (Sun), 19:43

Hi All - I am about to pick up this lens in Japan but I'm getting confused. Here's a link of the lens I want in B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/658553-REG/Zeiss_1762_850_Distagon_35mm_T.html

but in Japan they look like this:

http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/cz/zf-35/index.html

so from the pix the lens looks completely different. Even the filter size is different. I think USA ones from DPreview is 72mm where in Japanese official site its 58mm.

Can you guys let me know are they same lens but just maybe different pictures?? or are they completely different lens.

Thanks!

azboricua

14th of November 2010 (Sun), 19:51

Nikon Mount:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31aTG85rE4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Canon Mount:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/658553.jpg

Same lens though. Just different look. The Canon also have a chip inside unlike the Nikon.

Dailymatador

14th of November 2010 (Sun), 20:18

I wish I didn't have a crop camera. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have to cough-up 500 more bucks for an even wider lens and sell this to be able to take the landscape and architecture pics. Or get the 5d to make this focal length work.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5174516518_4d0d08bded_b.jpg

Camera Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 100
Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 ZE

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5174516518/)

azboricua

14th of November 2010 (Sun), 21:22

banpreso

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 02:49

one from today, my favorite lens strikes again! :)
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/11-14-2010-bp/11-14-2010-bp-3-of-16/1091178015_n66WS-X2.jpg

Wummy

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 03:37

Mundty

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 07:43

Dailymatador

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 16:17

I don't think you're going to get better results with another lens. I'd say keep this and move up to FF. ;)

Gosh, the 5d is due for an update cuz it's 2 years old now. So I don't wanna bite yet. That and it's $2500, $1700 if I sell the t2i. For this shot, I think FF would've helped in including most of the building to emphasize height. Yet, the crop forced me to lead the eye to the pretty signage as well as the corniche details.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5174480990_13ec717332_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5174480990/)

ThomasW

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 18:08

Crap, why did I look here. Now I need to read the whole thread and probably empty my bank account (again)...

JHutch

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 22:16

Gosh, the 5d is due for an update cuz it's 2 years old now. So I don't wanna bite yet. That and it's $2500, $1700 if I sell the t2i.

Dude use the for sale forum here. 5dII's can be had for much less than $2500.

Edit: I doubt it will be updated soon enough to make waiting worth it anyways.

azboricua

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 22:59

My 70-200 f4 IS and 24-105 are up for sale, and the indecisiveness begins, will this be one of my primes purchased with that money?

Dailymatador

15th of November 2010 (Mon), 23:28

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5172802634_c26c5155f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5172802634/)

banpreso

16th of November 2010 (Tue), 01:15

love this lens!
http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/11-14-2010-bp/11-14-2010-bp-11-of-16/1091184118_8UVRo-X2.jpg

Dailymatador

23rd of November 2010 (Tue), 01:07

California plants try to do autumn, fails.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5200303417_b5fd7729d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailymatador/5200303417/)

Camera Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/13.0
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 500