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p.1 #1Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-big-surprise-zeiss-to-announce-a-new-batis-line-for-fe-autfocus-25mm-f2-0-and-85mm-f1-8-fe-lenses-coming/
Apparently there will be a 25mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8. Not beyond the realms of possibility since we have the Touit line which has AF for the E-mount.
It's now an SR5, but part of me still thinks it's fake as there's no mention of a 35mm
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Update: Pre-order from B&H Photo
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Zeiss_Batis/Ntt/Zeiss%2BBatis/N/0/kw/search/DFF/d10-v1-t12
Apparently there will be a 25mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8. Not beyond the realms of possibility since we have the Touit line which has AF for the E-mount.
It's now an SR5, but part of me still thinks it's fake as there's no mention of a 35mm
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Update: Pre-order from B&H Photo
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Zeiss_Batis/Ntt/Zeiss%2BBatis/N/0/kw/search/DFF/d10-v1-t12
Apr 22, 2015 at 02:47 AM
p.1 #2Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
It's official:
http://www.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/website/landing_pages/batis.html
It makes for a lot of Zeiss native lenses for the Sony E-mounts with the Loxia & Batis for FF and Touit for APS-C not to mentioned the pseudo Zeiss Sony lenses...
Gives us FF:
25mm F2.0 AF Batis
35mm F2.0 MF Loxia
50mm F2.0 MF Loxia
85mm F1.8 AF Batis
They must be doing fairly well from the FE system...
http://www.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/website/landing_pages/batis.html
It makes for a lot of Zeiss native lenses for the Sony E-mounts with the Loxia & Batis for FF and Touit for APS-C not to mentioned the pseudo Zeiss Sony lenses...
Gives us FF:
25mm F2.0 AF Batis
35mm F2.0 MF Loxia
50mm F2.0 MF Loxia
85mm F1.8 AF Batis
They must be doing fairly well from the FE system...
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:01 AM
p.1 #3Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
85 1.8 sounds perfect!
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:05 AM
p.1 #4Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Haha, cross post, I'll delete mine ... the 25/2 is pretty appealing
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:06 AM
p.1 #5Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Batis: are small stout insect-eating birds, usually found in open forests or bush. The nest is a small neat cup low in a tree or bush. They hunt by flycatching, or by taking prey from the ground like a shrike.
Small and stout with an OLED screen. I want!
Small and stout with an OLED screen. I want!
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:26 AM
p.1 #6Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
25 / 2 avail June for $1300 (or euro 1300)
85 / 1.8 avail July for $1200 (or euro 1200)
these "look" perfect and given that it's Zeiss through and through, I'm sure we can expect something incredible as far as IQ and rendering.
thankfully, they've moved beyond 35mm and 55mm - and thankfully they both have the same filter size.
interesting OLED display that shows focus distance and depth of field. if it's spot on, could be interesting, otherwise, perhaps a bit gimmicky.
Edited on Apr 22, 2015 at 04:36 AM · View previous versions
85 / 1.8 avail July for $1200 (or euro 1200)
these "look" perfect and given that it's Zeiss through and through, I'm sure we can expect something incredible as far as IQ and rendering.
thankfully, they've moved beyond 35mm and 55mm - and thankfully they both have the same filter size.
interesting OLED display that shows focus distance and depth of field. if it's spot on, could be interesting, otherwise, perhaps a bit gimmicky.
Edited on Apr 22, 2015 at 04:36 AM · View previous versions
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:27 AM
p.1 #7Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
meh, why not stick with the Loxia line and keep them fully manual? The Touit line already flopped more or less.
But is of course great to see more lenses for the FE mount and new designs with very interesting technical data that is
But is of course great to see more lenses for the FE mount and new designs with very interesting technical data that is
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:28 AM
p.1 #8Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
aeonsim wrote:
It's official:.
Awesome, I'll remove the question mark from the thread title
An 85mm f/1.8 with AF will do very nicely. Overall this is excellent news for the FE platform, but I wonder what this means for the Sony/Zeiss line and the "fast prime lens" that was promised on the roadmap (that many assumed would be an 85mm...)
Phillip Reeve wrote:
meh, why not stick with the Loxia line and keep them fully manual?
They have probably determined that there's a market for both, and I think they could be right.
Phillip Reeve wrote:
The Touit line already flopped more or less.
That was a premium line for APS-C cameras, I think they were just priced too high. This time around I they have aimed at a better market segment (full frame cameras) where there are few AF prime options.
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It's official:.
Awesome, I'll remove the question mark from the thread title
An 85mm f/1.8 with AF will do very nicely. Overall this is excellent news for the FE platform, but I wonder what this means for the Sony/Zeiss line and the "fast prime lens" that was promised on the roadmap (that many assumed would be an 85mm...)
Phillip Reeve wrote:
meh, why not stick with the Loxia line and keep them fully manual?
They have probably determined that there's a market for both, and I think they could be right.
Phillip Reeve wrote:
The Touit line already flopped more or less.
That was a premium line for APS-C cameras, I think they were just priced too high. This time around I they have aimed at a better market segment (full frame cameras) where there are few AF prime options.
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Apr 22, 2015 at 03:32 AM
p.1 #9Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Zeiss will be under cutting the Sony prices by quite a bit (if the 35 1.4 is an example)
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:35 AM
p.1 #10Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Edit: video is no more available
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Apr 22, 2015 at 03:48 AM
p.1 #11Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
This part was well hidden:
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
A compact(ish) native thoroughbred Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Sonnar with AF and IS for $1199... that will indeed do
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
A compact(ish) native thoroughbred Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Sonnar with AF and IS for $1199... that will indeed do
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:51 AM
p.1 #12Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Specs form Adorama:
Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8 Mirrorless Specifications
Focal length85mm
Aperture rangef/1.8
Elements/Groups11 lens elements in 8 groups,
3 lens elements made from low dispersion glass
Diagonal Field of View29 degree
Close Focus0.8m / 2.6"
Filter Size67mm
Dimensions L x W4.1 x 3.2" / 105mm x 81mm
Weight16.8 oz / 475g
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Mirrorless Specifications
Focal length25mm
Aperture rangef/2.0
Elements/Groups10 lens elements in 8 groups,
4 lens elements are double-sided aspherics and 5 from special glass types
Diagonal Field of View82 degree
Close Focus0.2m / 0.7"
Filter Size67mm
Dimensions L x W3.6 x 3.2" / 92mm x 81mmWeight11.8 oz / 335g
Not very small, but the weight is OK.
I want both
Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8 Mirrorless Specifications
Focal length85mm
Aperture rangef/1.8
Elements/Groups11 lens elements in 8 groups,
3 lens elements made from low dispersion glass
Diagonal Field of View29 degree
Close Focus0.8m / 2.6"
Filter Size67mm
Dimensions L x W4.1 x 3.2" / 105mm x 81mm
Weight16.8 oz / 475g
Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Mirrorless Specifications
Focal length25mm
Aperture rangef/2.0
Elements/Groups10 lens elements in 8 groups,
4 lens elements are double-sided aspherics and 5 from special glass types
Diagonal Field of View82 degree
Close Focus0.2m / 0.7"
Filter Size67mm
Dimensions L x W3.6 x 3.2" / 92mm x 81mmWeight11.8 oz / 335g
Not very small, but the weight is OK.
I want both
Apr 22, 2015 at 03:52 AM
p.1 #13Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Sounds great!!! I'm in
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:08 AM
p.1 #14Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Very curious to see the mtf
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:18 AM
p.1 #15Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
This new line makes me confusing...
Sony sony
Sony G
Sony Zeiss
Zeiss loxia
and now Zeiss Batis! with both two series "Zeiss" with AF, last one could/should be made by Cosina.
The Z* 25/2 had 11 elements in ten groups 600g so this one is similar but not identical. The lens should be shorter than the Z* with adapter.
Sony sony
Sony G
Sony Zeiss
Zeiss loxia
and now Zeiss Batis! with both two series "Zeiss" with AF, last one could/should be made by Cosina.
The Z* 25/2 had 11 elements in ten groups 600g so this one is similar but not identical. The lens should be shorter than the Z* with adapter.
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:18 AM
p.1 #16Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
Matt Grum wrote:
This part was well hidden:
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
where did you see the info re: IS - I don't see it anywhere.
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This part was well hidden:
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
where did you see the info re: IS - I don't see it anywhere.
Edited on Apr 22, 2015 at 04:32 AM · View previous versions
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:31 AM
p.1 #17Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
An Zeiss AF 85mm f1.8 with a filter size of 67mm and 475g? Count me in. Not sure about the 25mm, but the 85mm? Oh hell, yeah 
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. Apr 22, 2015 at 04:31 AM
p.1 #18Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
ecarlino wrote:
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.where did you see the info re: IS - I don't see it anywhere.
Sonyalpharumours quoting Zeiss (?):
"ZEISS Batis 1.8/85:
The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a moderate tele lens which offers 11 lens elements in eight groups and features the ZEISS Sonnar optical design. The lens elements are made from special types of glass and designed to ensure superior image quality. The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a particularly good choice for wedding photography and portrait shots, offering the high speed which provides plenty of creative scope to bring out the main subject. Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions."
I have not seen any info on this elsewhere.
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Matt Grum wrote
This part was well hidden:Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
Sonyalpharumours quoting Zeiss (?):
"ZEISS Batis 1.8/85:
The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a moderate tele lens which offers 11 lens elements in eight groups and features the ZEISS Sonnar optical design. The lens elements are made from special types of glass and designed to ensure superior image quality. The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a particularly good choice for wedding photography and portrait shots, offering the high speed which provides plenty of creative scope to bring out the main subject. Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions."
I have not seen any info on this elsewhere.
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Apr 22, 2015 at 04:33 AM
p.1 #19Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
twoeye wrote:
Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.where did you see the info re: IS - I don't see it anywhere.Sonyalpharumours quoting Zeiss:
"ZEISS Batis 1.8/85:
The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a moderate tele lens which offers 11 lens elements in eight groups and features the ZEISS Sonnar optical design. The lens elements are made from special types of glass and designed to ensure superior image quality. The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a particularly good choice for wedding photography and portrait shots, offering the high speed which provides plenty of creative scope to bring out the main subject. Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions."
thanks, missed that.
ecarlino wrote
Matt Grum wrote
This part was well hidden:Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions.
"ZEISS Batis 1.8/85:
The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a moderate tele lens which offers 11 lens elements in eight groups and features the ZEISS Sonnar optical design. The lens elements are made from special types of glass and designed to ensure superior image quality. The ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 is a particularly good choice for wedding photography and portrait shots, offering the high speed which provides plenty of creative scope to bring out the main subject. Thanks to its optical image stabilization, the ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 can capture outstanding images even under difficult, shifting light conditions."
thanks, missed that.
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:38 AM
p.1 #20Zeiss "Batis" AF lens line to be released for FF E-mount
twoeye wrote:
quoting Zeiss (?):
I have not seen any info on this elsewhere.
I wouldn't have believed it if I only saw in on SAR, but it's also in the official press release on the Zeiss website:
http://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en_de/media-forum/press-releases.html?id=new-full-frame-autofocus-lenses-from-zeiss_2015
quoting Zeiss (?):
I have not seen any info on this elsewhere.
I wouldn't have believed it if I only saw in on SAR, but it's also in the official press release on the Zeiss website:
http://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en_de/media-forum/press-releases.html?id=new-full-frame-autofocus-lenses-from-zeiss_2015
Apr 22, 2015 at 04:46 AM