Zeiss ZE 25 f/2

I searched the forum and didn't find a link to this lens. It was released relatively recently, so maybe it's been a bit slow... I think this one's in the same league as the 21/2.8, 35/1.4, 50/2 MP and 100/2 MP. Judge for yourself...

The vignetting was added in post; f/2.8, 125 ISO, uncropped.

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Here are SOOC crops from the frames above...

This is where I focused the camera using magnified live view and a 3x loupe. In the first two examples, I was photographing through a Lee linear polariser and a 2 stop coral filter. The last image was straight into the lens.

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Made a noob mistake and underexposed this by heaps - f22 @ ISO25,600 - image was very dark so had to PP +4 stops exposure. Turned out a lot better than expected and I actually quite like the grain

4thchicken wrote in post #14851419
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Indeed it does! In full disclosure I own the ZF.2 version, which I use with an adapter for mounting to my 5D III, but the lens performance and characteristics is identical to the ZE.

This is a multi-exposure photo @f/11 on the 5D III:

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Some more with the Zeiss 2/25mm and 5D III:

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A little artwork:

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David Arbogast wrote in post #14852350
A little artwork:

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Three Heads Are Better Than One by David Arbogast, on Flickr

Great Shot.
Were these taken handheld or on a tri/monopod.

ugotvijay wrote in post #14852491
Great Shot.
Were these taken handheld or on a tri/monopod.

Thanks! All of the art museum shots were handheld. The first shot I posted, the HDR, was the only one with a tripod. For the interior shots I mostly used wide apertures and ISO 400 to obtain sharp results.

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25/2 ZE - F2, 1/250th, 5000 ISO

David Arbogast wrote in post #14852350
A little artwork:

me thinks I have to go to a few galleries/museums to take some photos

4thchicken wrote in post #14856273
25/2 ZE - F2, 1/250th, 5000 ISO

Also, given that this is a sample archive - for those interested 100% crop attached - shot was with hand supported on table using AF confirm (though possibly focused by eye via VF), no lens microadjustments, standard picture style, no additional sharpening

Really nice! I love the sharpness and incredible clarity this lens delivers.

4thchicken wrote in post #14856294
me thinks I have to go to a few galleries/museums to take some photos

Great idea! I had thought about using my 1.4/35mm ZE for the museum photowalk, but the wider field of view with the 25mm was a huge asset. Whether taking the expansive interior shots or getting really close to an exhibit (great for screening out other museum-goers) yet pulling the whole exhibit into the frame, I found that 25mm is a great focal length for museum walks.

David Arbogast wrote in post #14853003
Thanks! All of the art museum shots were handheld. The first shot I posted, the HDR, was the only one with a tripod. For the interior shots I mostly used wide apertures and ISO 400 to obtain sharp results.

You have rock steady hands then! The Good Knight image is quite sharp for 1/20 and no IS....Great stuff....

Just got this little beauty!

Nice Phil! I love the windmill shot. And it's great to see another 2/25 owner posting here. Let's keep it up!

David Arbogast wrote in post #14863174
Nice Phil! I love the windmill shot. And it's great to see another 2/25 owner posting here. Let's keep it up!

Thanks! I'm on holiday next week so hopefully will grab some shots then!

Phil