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p.1 #1 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

the review is here:
http://slrlensreview.com/content/view/378/95/

May 23, 2007 at 10:27 PM

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p.1 #2 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

Useful info, thanks. You might want to fix the x-axis on your normalized RAW MTF graph (goes from f2.8-11).For alternatives to this lens you might also want to mention the exemplary Zuiko 90/2 Macro and the nice Zuiko 85/2 (about the same size and price as the Zeiss 85/2.8, but a whole stop faster).

I came very close to buying the C/Y Zeiss 85/1.4 MM, and then ended up with a Zuiko 90/2 almost by chance. The Zuiko 90/2 is a steller lens. I've also had the Zuiko 85/2 and found it to be a great little lens as well (though non-macro and not as sharp at f2).

May 24, 2007 at 12:21 AM

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p.1 #3 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

thanks for the feedback - will fix the graph. i have never tried zuiko 85/2, but you're a third person who mentions this lens, i'll try to get it for testing...

May 24, 2007 at 01:32 AM

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p.1 #4 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

The review matches my own experience. Thank you for posting.

May 24, 2007 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #5 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

the CZ 85 1.4 is also avalible for the A-Mount (Minolta/Sony).. its on my wishlist

May 25, 2007 at 10:59 AM

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p.1 #6 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

The sony version is different.

May 25, 2007 at 12:11 PM

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p.1 #7 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

you2,
In what sense is Planar ZA (Sony/Minolta mount) different from older C/Y mount Planar 85mm (aside from having a different barrel design)? Could you share your observations?

May 25, 2007 at 06:06 PM

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p.1 #8 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

Well, the ZA is autofocus, with 8 elements in 7 groups.

The ZF is manual focus, with 6 elements in 5 groups.

Ergo, it's a completely different optical design. (Just like the Contax N version of the Planar 1.4/85 was quite different from the C/Y version.)

May 25, 2007 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #9 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

how does the contax N version compare to the ZA?

May 25, 2007 at 09:21 PM

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p.1 #10 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

The C/Y version is manual focus , with 6 elements in 5 groups
the Contax N is autofocus, with 10 elements in 9 groups

I think it's safe to say the the C/Y, N, ZA and ZF/ZS are all different designs

http://www.zeiss.com/de/photo/home_e.nsf/Contents-Frame/5ED01EB620D0B1CEC12570F80033CADA

May 25, 2007 at 09:46 PM

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p.1 #11 · CZ Planar 85mm f/1.4 review posted

CVickery,
That's a helpful link - thanks.

Speaking of different designs - has anyone had any experience with the anniversary version of Planar 55mm (the f/1.2 variant?). These seem to be as rare as 85mm f/1.2 anniversary and I have always wondered if 55mm Planar is more of a collector's item then a lens worth choosing over its slower cousins, the f/1.4 and the f/1.7. If you have hands on experience with this lens, please share your thoughts...

May 25, 2007 at 10:52 PM


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