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p.2 #1 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

snowboarder~ these photos are incredible!!!

Nov 08, 2009 at 08:43 PM

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p.2 #2 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Wow, what a sharp one.Its almost unbelievable.This lens looks like the tool I'm looking for.Big

for you and zeiss. And yes,I'm aware of the shallow dof.

Thanks a lot Snowboarder.

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:11 PM

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p.2 #3 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

To be honest, it is super sharp, but it does vignette in the corners wide open. At least mine does

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:37 PM

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p.2 #4 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Philber

How bad is vign ..1-2 stop? In night scenes it isn't very important i guess.

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:49 PM

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p.2 #5 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

I would say, no less than one stop, certainly less than two. It disappears at f:3.5

Nov 08, 2009 at 09:55 PM

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p.2 #6 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

That's good news. This lens is on my must have list

Nov 08, 2009 at 10:03 PM

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p.2 #7 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

to keep the thread alive, one little shot taken an hour ago

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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p.2 #8 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Real nice shot mate! Well done...

Nov 10, 2009 at 05:20 AM

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p.2 #9 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Very nice snowboarder!

I was in my local store the other day to look for the eos version. They only had the nikon one at the moment but man it felt good. A true joy to use. Very very well made...

Nov 10, 2009 at 08:30 AM

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p.2 #10 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

how about a portrait?

Nov 10, 2009 at 02:40 PM

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p.2 #11 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Do these count as portraits?

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 mm f/7.1 1/200 sec 640 ISO 0.0 EV

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 mm f/7.1 1/200 sec 100 ISO 0.0 EV

Nov 10, 2009 at 03:07 PM

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p.2 #12 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Here is the sort of sunset one can get in the Paris region in November, Snowboarder. I am afraid it can hardly compare with yours...:-(

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 mm f/2.8 1/30 sec 200 ISO 0.0 EV

Nov 18, 2009 at 11:12 PM

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p.2 #13 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Wow! This lens looks impressive, great shots everybody

However, now I'm thinking about getting one even more

Nov 18, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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p.2 #14 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

A portrait of a canyon. 1DsIII, ZE 21 f2, hiking thru the river for hours.

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Nov 19, 2009 at 03:00 AM

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p.2 #15 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Wow, That is image looks amazing Jeffrey...I guess I need to take my lens out...I have had it for a 2 weeks and It has not gone out yet.

Nov 19, 2009 at 03:35 AM

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p.2 #16 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Zeiss lenses really excel in Twilight. Great shots.

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:47 AM

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p.2 #17 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Nice shot of a nice spot IMHO, Jeffrey. But I don't understand the "f2" bit.

Nov 19, 2009 at 06:24 AM

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p.2 #18 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Uh, oh, meant to say f2.8. That image was shot at f16.

Nov 19, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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p.2 #19 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Jeffrey, just as my twilight's are minimal compared to the splendor of Snowboarder's, here is my "stream" compared to yours....

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 mm f/4.0 1/60 sec 100 ISO -1.0 EV

Nov 19, 2009 at 05:59 PM

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p.2 #20 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Thanks, Phil!

Not bad for f4. A little smaller aperture and you'd get the foreground and and rear ferns in focus (only if you want to).

BTW, I'm thinking of getting the new 35 ZE. Should I expect greatness?

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:13 PM

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p.2 #21 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Well, I hope so, because I have one on order

What I know is that the 35 is the second-best rated Zeiss WA after the 21, and ahead of the 28 (this is an approximate average of people's opinions, nothing scientific). Problem, though, is that I tried the 28mm, which is the third-best rated, and returned it promptly because of CA. My guess is that this lens was sub-par, but Zeiss say otherwise, so I let the matter rest.
Further food for thought is that Zeiss delayed the issue of the 21 "until they reworked it", and now the result is fabulous. Then they relased ealier this week the .2 ZF (Nikon mount) series, and indicated that the 25mm will be introduced later, after they re-work it.... And of course, there is a rumour of a 35mm f:1.4 to be released, if you believe it, in December. My take on all this is that Zeiss have made strides in lens performance which they implemented on the 21 Distagon, already one of their best designs in C/Y times. This has to do with absence of CA and flare. They are now re-doing the 25, probably their least popular WA, though one or two members here love theirs. Getting an extra stop on my 35 doesn't matter to me much, so I am not lusting for the f:1.4. Unless of course, it happens to be better than the f:2 because of these "lastest improvements"...
Hope this helps...

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:49 PM

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p.2 #22 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

What I would love to see is a shot of the night sky, wide open. It's a brutal test that will reveal any coma or astigmatism; the stars will show it very quickly. It looks like it might do very, very well based on what I am seeing. For astrophotography, that would be killer. Anyone able to provide a shot like that?

For reference, take a look at this shot comparing crops from the two Canon 24L's. By f/2.8, the Mark II is doing really well in the corners, and I am wondering how the Zeiss would compare.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhapeman/3478314587/sizes/l/in/set-72157614483169400/

Jeff

Nov 20, 2009 at 01:20 AM

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p.2 #23 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

I'll be getting the 35 also, just to complete my reckless spending spree.

Sort of off topic, but anyone know why Zeiss has opted to stick with MF only? The Contax N AF was not the fastest in the world, but it's good enough for a bumpkin' like me. Wouldn't they sell more lenses with AF (or would the price point then be counterproductive)? Anyhow, I guess my converted 17-35 / 2.8 with AF will remain a legend in its own right.

Nov 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM

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p.2 #24 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

My guess is that they have a contract with Sony that prevents them from offering AF to anybody else, thus giving Sony an advantage. Just a guess, though.

Nov 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM

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p.2 #25 · Zeiss 2.8/21 ZE compilation

Shots from 2 incredibly dark churches, ISO 3200, wide open, handheld, 1/15th. If this isn't tough, I don't know what is...

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21 mm f/2.8 1/15 sec 3200 ISO 0.0 EV

Nov 25, 2009 at 01:07 PM


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