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p.2 #1 · Zeiss look?

A couple of ZF 100/2, on the D700:

Oct 11, 2009 at 07:39 AM

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bluetsunami wrote:
Not to mention that the "Zeiss look" makes for great Black and White conversions.

as other stated, its not just one think that provide the Zeiss look, pop or 3 D; it's a combination of color rendering as well as a dedicated tonal °separation°, especially in the shadows (3/4 tones to black), while keeping fine details and remaining smooth.

A image having these attributes will look 3 D, as in photography, space is created by light and shadows. If the tonal separation is flat, the image will look flat...

Oct 11, 2009 at 08:02 AM

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John Black wrote:
I'd also add that T* coatings tend to cut the highlights better, thus fewer clipped clouds, etc.

That would mean lower transmission, which isn't a good thing.

I believe you've missunderstood the function of coatings.

Oct 11, 2009 at 08:32 AM

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May I add: rather cool color cast and very high contrast in general (and not only micro-contrast).

Because of this, Zeiss picture often hardly need any post-processing, they just pop out there. But they can be a problem with dynamic range: in high contrast situations, you will see clipped highlights and black shadows.

Oct 11, 2009 at 09:26 AM

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p.2 #5 · Zeiss look?

Peter, is your ZF 100/2 the current macro lens? And when people refer to the Zeiss 100mm f:2 MM, is it the same?

Oct 11, 2009 at 01:51 PM

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p.2 #6 · Zeiss look?

philber, yes, it's the current macro lens. Not sure about that second part. Can't remember seeing 'Zeiss 100mm f:2 MM' anywhere.

Peter

Oct 11, 2009 at 02:00 PM

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pdmphoto wrote:
mawz wrote:
Overall, the Zeiss look comes down to:

Neutral but punchy colour.
High microcontrast
Fast transition between in and out of focus areas
lowered contrast in oof areas.

The last 2 are the primary basis of the '3D' look

It's not really about OOF areas. Even with everything in focus the Contax 28/2.8 has a definative look. This on the 5DII at f/6.7:

That shot is a great example of the first two items on my list. Wonderful colour and microcontrast. It also shows that while IMHO the 3D look is mostly in the latter two items, the microcontrast in particular definitely delivers 3D on shots like this.

Oct 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM

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PeterGlaso wrote:
philber, yes, it's the current macro lens. Not sure about that second part. Can't remember seeing 'Zeiss 100mm f:2 MM' anywhere.

Peter

Great shots Peter. I assume when people talk about the Zeiss 100mm f:2 MM, they are talking about the Contax/Yashica mount 100mm f/2 lens with the later MM (multi-mode, which means it can do aperture and shutter speed modes) coupling. It is a beautiful lens, but not a macro. In the Contax/Yashica mount (and the N mount) the 100 macro was f/2.8.

Oct 11, 2009 at 04:20 PM

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p.2 #9 · Zeiss look?

Wow, all of the images on this thread are jaw dropping! As mentioned, the skills of the photographers play as big of the roll as the lenses.

Oct 11, 2009 at 04:26 PM

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p.2 #10 · Zeiss look?

So day 2 with my new 35/2 and i'm loving it

This thing is crazy sharp, even at f/2.

Here's a shot taken at f/2.8

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Oct 11, 2009 at 05:56 PM

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p.2 #11 · Zeiss look?

Haha - the Zeiss thread - awesome!

Here's the Contax 35 f1.4, apologies if you've seen it before...

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Oct 11, 2009 at 11:33 PM

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p.2 #12 · Zeiss look?

Here's the N24-85 at 35mm f5.6:

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Oct 11, 2009 at 11:43 PM

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brainiac wrote:
Haha - the Zeiss thread - awesome!

Here's the Contax 35 f1.4, apologies if you've seen it before...

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Looks like his face is coming through the screen.Great shot!
-Jim

Oct 11, 2009 at 11:56 PM

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The Contax 100 Makro-Planar f2.8:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:21 AM

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Makro-Planar again:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:22 AM

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Distagon 21:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM

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p.2 #17 · Zeiss look?

Mirotar 500 f8:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:25 AM

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p.2 #18 · Zeiss look?

brainiac,
the last shot is awesome.
-Jim

Oct 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM

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35 f1.4 on 1D3:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM

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p.2 #20 · Zeiss look?

Makro-Planar again:

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Oct 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM

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