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ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)

  
 
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p.58 #1 · p.58 #1 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Leica M240, ZEISS C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM @f2.







Aug 31, 2020 at 02:50 AM
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KLaban wrote:
Leica M240, ZEISS C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM @f2.


Love the out-of-focus rendition!



Aug 31, 2020 at 05:56 AM
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Ripolini wrote:
Love the out-of-focus rendition!


Thanks.

I've found that used wide open this lens is a little 'busy' for my taste but stopped down to f2 it's just lovely. Happily my copy was optimised out-of-the-box at f2. I posted another example this morning shot at f2 Here



Aug 31, 2020 at 06:40 AM
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p.58 #4 · p.58 #4 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


KLaban wrote:
I posted another example this morning shot at f2 Here


Lovely image!



Aug 31, 2020 at 09:03 AM
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p.58 #5 · p.58 #5 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Nikon D700 w/ Zeiss ZF 100/2 Makro-Planar (1/250 s, f/11, ISO 200):



Edited on Jun 04, 2023 at 06:11 AM · View previous versions



Aug 31, 2020 at 09:18 AM
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p.58 #6 · p.58 #6 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


What a great lens the 100/2 MP is, even on APS-C !
Nikon D300 w/ Zeiss ZF 100/2 Makro-Planar (1/1.6 s, f/11, ISO 200):



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Aug 31, 2020 at 09:21 AM
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p.58 #7 · p.58 #7 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


R5 Milvus 18







Aug 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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p.58 #8 · p.58 #8 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


R5 Milvus 18







Sep 06, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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Sep 07, 2020 at 04:29 AM
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p.58 #10 · p.58 #10 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


I haven't come across any other Canon EOS R images with the Zeiss 50 1.5 ZM adapted, so I wanted to share some for the community.

The intent of adapting a Zeiss ZM optic on my Canon was to create a portable, walkaround kit that had the classic sonnar look. There currently aren't any small lens packages outside of the anemic RF 35, so this fills a need and allows me to use my preferred Zeiss glass. To get something with this form factor with the Canon EF lens adapter you would need the 40mm pancake; even the old Canon 50 1.8 STM would be larger than this setup and of course not perform with the same Zeiss look. Manual focus on the Canon EOS R is exceptional, though I miss the focus guide I get with my adapted ZE lenses-- using the ZM I have to rely on focus peaking, which works well due to the great viewfinder.

I found the traits Leica and Sony users describe about the lens to be fully present. Wonderful 3d, very respectable sharpness, distinctive contrast and light handling, pleasing almost analog colors. It also demonstrates some of the weakness of adapted optics, corner smearing with some light purple fringing at f/1.5, noticeable SA, and focus shift (note this doesn't matter whatsoever on mirrorless, but you do need to refocus if opening up beyond f/2).

As a general purpose lens, I doubt it will ever leave my camera. It produces something special, even in the very limited time I've owned it. For landscape style photos, the corners likely won't come good, so it's more of a 55mm rather than 50 if you crop away the bad. Plenty sharp to use in that scenario if you compose with this in mind. Portraiture is described as the sweet spot for the lens which I agree with, but it's ability to render 3d so effectively makes it the perfect walkaround lens for me.

All files straight out of camera unless noted: CR3 to DNG, Lightroom import, Export as 25% resized JPG (happy to send full resolution RAWs if anyone needs them). Enough rambling, now the images.

Bokeh and 3d

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/2

Boken and 3d stopped down

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/4 or f/5.6?

Colors in bright sun

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/8ish? (sorry, new to not having EXIF)

Sharpness

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/5.6

Shadows

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/2

Highlights

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5

Bokeh and corner color fringing

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5

Basic edits to better display corner performance at f/1.5. Some coloration and visible smearing

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5

Long story longer, love the lens and it's flaws contribute to making it unique and special. If only Zeiss would release one in native Canon RF mount to better handle mirrorless sensors in the corners. Will continue to post more proper photos in the future rather than shootaround example photos.



Sep 07, 2020 at 12:30 PM
 


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p.58 #11 · p.58 #11 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Ripolini, nice shot of the stream with the 100 MP. That lens is beautiful. Didn't feel the need to get the newer ones that Zeiss released after the 100 MP ZF.2 version.

100 MP on the A7R at f8 (ish)
Bird's eye view by Still Nomad, on Flickr



Sep 09, 2020 at 01:04 PM
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p.58 #12 · p.58 #12 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)




Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar ZM at f/2



Sep 09, 2020 at 09:03 PM
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p.58 #13 · p.58 #13 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Manoj wrote:
Ripolini, nice shot of the stream with the 100 MP.


Thanks Manoj. Love the Prague picture you took from the Clock Tower.




Sep 10, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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p.58 #14 · p.58 #14 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)




D700 w/ ZF 100/2 Makro-Planar @ f/4, 1/60 s, 200 ISO


Edited on Jun 04, 2023 at 06:13 AM · View previous versions



Sep 13, 2020 at 04:19 AM
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p.58 #15 · p.58 #15 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


D5 + CZ 135mm Apo




Sep 14, 2020 at 03:13 AM
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p.58 #16 · p.58 #16 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


CZ135mm Apo



Sep 15, 2020 at 05:48 AM
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p.58 #17 · p.58 #17 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


burningheart wrote:
R5 Milvus 18
http://www.robert-chisholm.com/fred_miranda/2K6A0223.jpg



This reminds me of Seinfeld's "bubble boy"!




Sep 16, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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p.58 #18 · p.58 #18 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


bushwacker wrote:
This reminds me of Seinfeld's "bubble boy"!



They set these up at the restaurant to draw in more customers. The local news used the term "Bubble". As a person who loves photography I had to go take a picture.



Sep 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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p.58 #19 · p.58 #19 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Had my 135mm listed in Buy & Sell for a few days, and a voice inside said withdraw and keep it.









Sep 25, 2020 at 11:40 PM
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p.58 #20 · p.58 #20 · ZE/ZF/ZM Images (Official Thread!)


Autumn update...


The other dimension by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 100/2 Makro Planar at F2.2


Reach out by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 100/2 Makro Planar at F2.2


Crossing Paths by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 85/1.4 Otus af F1.4


Grounded Stars by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6


Dreamy Fire by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6 I really like what this lens does to the oof portion of the leaves on this one.


Abstract Nature by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6


Melancholia by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.4


Swirl by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 100/2 Makro Planar at F2.5


Red Flames by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6


Star by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 100/2 Makro Planar at F2.8


Colour changes by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.4


Embrace the Light by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6


In Flames by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6


Fireball by micke vmix, on Flickr
D850 + 135/2 APO Sonnar at F2.8


Rise from the ashes by micke vmix, on Flickr
D500 + 50/1.4 Planar at F1.6

Oops!! That turned into a long post. Stay safe all of you!!



Sep 25, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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