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Archive 2013 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


As I said in some post, I was thinking of assemble ordered lists over the Zeiss dslr lenses' focus ring stiffness to see if they correspond to model or are randomized.

Hence I would appreciate if as many as possible would submit their list (even if you only own 2 lenses). Please also specify mount.

All models currently available (in different mounts):
2.8/15 - 3.5/18 - 2.8/21 - 2/25 - 2.8/25 - 2/28 - 1.4/35 - 2/35 - 1.4/50 - 2/50 - 1.4/85 - 2/100 - 2/135

My List (easiest first)

2/28 ZF
2.8/21 ZF
1.4/50 ZF
2/35 ZF
1.4/85ZF
1.4/35 ZF.2

Thanks.



May 14, 2013 at 02:31 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


From easy to stiffer:

21/2.8 ZE
50/1.4 ZE
35/2 ZE
85/1.4 ZE
35/1.4 ZE (about the same as the 85)
50/2 ZE

Looks a lot like your list.



May 14, 2013 at 02:34 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


I own just 2 Zeiss lenses: ZF 2/100 and ZF.2 2.8/21 (Both on Canon 5D2 )
The 2/100 is a bit stiffer than the 2.8/21.

2.8/21: focussing with one finger is pretty easy
2/100: focussing with one finger can be done, but not recommended.



May 14, 2013 at 02:39 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


From easy to stiffer:

21/2.8 ZE
50/1.4 ZE
2/100 ZE
35/1.4 ZE

My 15/2.8 ZE is in my office, i might check that one later...



May 14, 2013 at 02:58 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


It was not so easy to decide which focus ring is smoother.
Until 135/2 all lenses are very smooth.
But I have to say that all lenses are very usable to me, even the 25/2 is not uncomfortable to use.

Easiest first:

85/1.4 ZE
21/2.8 ZF
50/2 ZF
50/1.4 ZE
15/2.8 ZE
135/2 ZE
100/2 ZE
28/2 ZE
35/1.4 ZE
35/2 ZE
25/2 ZE



Edited on May 14, 2013 at 05:15 PM · View previous versions



May 14, 2013 at 03:27 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


All my Zeiss lenses are rather similar when it comes to Focus Ring Stiffness. The ZE 21 is a little bit more easy. The others are about the same.
Zeiss ZE Distagon T* 21 f/2,8
Zeiss ZE Distagon T* 35f/1,4
Zeiss ZE Distagon T* 35 f/2
Zeiss ZE Planar T* 50 f/1,4
Zeiss ZE Macro-Planar T* 50 f/2
Zeiss ZE Planar T* 85 f/1,4
Zeiss ZE Macro-Planar T* 100 f/2



May 14, 2013 at 03:53 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Lists of Focus Ring Stiffness in Zeiss dslr Lenses (ZA/ZE/ZF/ZF.2)


i'll show you something stifff trebeck.


May 14, 2013 at 04:07 PM





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