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p.25 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
philber wrote:
A quick question to those who have this lens. Mine has a lens shade which is very easy to put on/take off. So easy that it comes undone at the slightest touch. Is yours that way as well?
Congratulations on buying Philippe.
with me no problem with the lens shade.
René
A quick question to those who have this lens. Mine has a lens shade which is very easy to put on/take off. So easy that it comes undone at the slightest touch. Is yours that way as well?
Congratulations on buying Philippe.
with me no problem with the lens shade.
René
Dec 28, 2015 at 04:01 AM
p.25 #3Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Congrats Philippe... hope you get lens shade fix...certainly no problem with that
Looking forward to the shots from you and this lens in the Sony thread
Looking forward to the shots from you and this lens in the Sony thread
Dec 28, 2015 at 12:44 PM
p.25 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Thanks, Ronny! Your wish is my command, and I have started posting.
Dec 28, 2015 at 01:05 PM
Dec 28, 2015 at 05:38 PM
p.25 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Wow! Absolutely smashing, Viramati! Congrats!
Dec 28, 2015 at 11:12 PM
p.25 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Just for the record - my lens hood stays on fine both ways. The click that fixes it is subtle.
I suppose the home for pictures is the Sony thread, but here's just one to show the stars (Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, candle lit).
synagoge 3 by Hans van den Bosch, on Flickr
I suppose the home for pictures is the Sony thread, but here's just one to show the stars (Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, candle lit).
synagoge 3 by Hans van den Bosch, on FlickrDec 29, 2015 at 02:49 AM
p.25 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
xwing15 wrote:
FE28 & 21 converter 4.0
thank you so much for these tests René, very interesting. I'm surprised at how well the 16 - 35 does.
ben
FE28 & 21 converter 4.0
thank you so much for these tests René, very interesting. I'm surprised at how well the 16 - 35 does.
ben
Dec 29, 2015 at 05:16 PM
p.25 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Some from over New Year in Batcombe in Somerset (more from the area http://dpsampson.zenfolio.com/p109735511%22]here[/URL])
Will post some more soon
PP in Lr6 and Silverefex Pro. On the whole enjoying the lens but one needs to be careful when focussing to avoid field curvature
Untitled by Viramati, on Flickr
Back Lane by Viramati, on Flickr
Mud, water and sky by Viramati, on Flickr
Tree by Viramati, on Flickr
untitled by Viramati, on Flickr
Will post some more soon
PP in Lr6 and Silverefex Pro. On the whole enjoying the lens but one needs to be careful when focussing to avoid field curvature
Untitled by Viramati, on Flickr
Back Lane by Viramati, on Flickr
Mud, water and sky by Viramati, on Flickr
Tree by Viramati, on Flickr
untitled by Viramati, on Flickr
Jan 04, 2016 at 04:24 AM
p.25 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Field curvature, what field curvature? Ain't no field curvature botherin' me in this shot!
Jan 04, 2016 at 04:38 AM
p.25 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
philber wrote:
Field curvature, what field curvature? Ain't no field curvature botherin' me in this shot!
Well of course and I love the way the Loxia handles OOF areas. Anyway I didn't say it really bothered me but you do need to be aware of the lenses characteristics and how it behaves especially if your looking to get a sharp image in all areas of the shot in landscape work (it appears to become more pronounced towards infinity). One of the things I like about the MF lenses is that once you know how they behave you can use the focus scale to accurately get what you want every time as opposed to the focus-by-wire Zony AF lenses where it is impossible to accurately do this (apart from the FE90 which has a proper focus scale)
Field curvature, what field curvature? Ain't no field curvature botherin' me in this shot!
Well of course and I love the way the Loxia handles OOF areas. Anyway I didn't say it really bothered me but you do need to be aware of the lenses characteristics and how it behaves especially if your looking to get a sharp image in all areas of the shot in landscape work (it appears to become more pronounced towards infinity). One of the things I like about the MF lenses is that once you know how they behave you can use the focus scale to accurately get what you want every time as opposed to the focus-by-wire Zony AF lenses where it is impossible to accurately do this (apart from the FE90 which has a proper focus scale)
Jan 04, 2016 at 04:47 AM
p.25 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
David,
My picture and comment were meant as a joke, but certainly not at your expense. Of course I take what you write seriously, and I should have added a smiley. I just thought that I would choose the type of shot where FC doesn't matter, and, besides, one where the 21 does really well IMHO.
My picture and comment were meant as a joke, but certainly not at your expense. Of course I take what you write seriously, and I should have added a smiley. I just thought that I would choose the type of shot where FC doesn't matter, and, besides, one where the 21 does really well IMHO.
Jan 04, 2016 at 04:58 AM
p.25 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Don't worry I realised it was a joke but I did want to add the observation about field curvature as it might be useful to those interested in the lens
Jan 04, 2016 at 05:18 AM
p.25 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I`m looking for a new wide angle lens and I`m currently leaning on buying the Loxia 21 mm F 2.8 but I also like the Batis 25mm. I really like the size and I think 21mm might be the widest lens I need, so that will stop my need to buy anything wider. But I am still having problems deciding which FOV I like best. 21mm vs 25mm for landscapes? Decisions, decisions… Have any of you guys tested both lenses? Why do you guys prefer 21mm? I have the FE 35 and FE 55.
Jan 04, 2016 at 05:52 AM
p.25 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I have a 50/2 Loxia and love it. I also own the FE55/1.8 because the AF on the A7R II is better at focusing in low light than are my eyes! I want a wide angle lens for landscape but much prefer the form-factor of the Loxia to that of the Batis and low-light focusing is not so much of an issue for this genre. However 21mm is too wide for my general use so I'm hoping Zeiss bring out a 24mm Loxia, which I would much prefer to the 25 Batis. Same for mid-range portraiture where I'm debating the Leica APO 75 or 90 as an alternative to a Batis 85 but would prefer a Loxia to all of these.
Jan 04, 2016 at 09:28 AM
p.25 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Looking at the FE28+21mm converter, the output (thanks xwing15) seems to be pretty good (especially for the price!)... It's obvious that the Loxia and FE16-35 are sharper in the corners than the converter which considering the cost difference (x5) makes it a bargain if you already own the FE28.
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
Jan 05, 2016 at 07:52 AM
p.25 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
sootyvrs wrote:
Looking at the FE28+21mm converter, the output (thanks xwing15) seems to be pretty good (especially for the price!)... It's obvious that the Loxia and FE16-35 are sharper in the corners than the converter which considering the cost difference (x5) makes it a bargain if you already own the FE28.
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
I mean, at the price with those specs, the FE WA can't really be argued with. But just so you know, the corners are not so hot, and it has rather massive distortion if you look at the uncorrected raw files. The converter is surprisingly heavy, so once mounted the size/weight is essentially the same as the 16-35. Taking it on and off and constantly exposing the FE WA rear lens element--and having to defilter the 28 FE wasn't ideal. Lastly, and what actually got me is that the front doesn't have threads for a filter, and on a 21, I want that. I would pick up a Canon FD 20 2.8 instead. I had the 16-35, FE WA, and FD. Kept the 28 and FD for a affordable wide set up. And I still have the FD WA if you're interested.
Looking at the FE28+21mm converter, the output (thanks xwing15) seems to be pretty good (especially for the price!)... It's obvious that the Loxia and FE16-35 are sharper in the corners than the converter which considering the cost difference (x5) makes it a bargain if you already own the FE28.
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
I mean, at the price with those specs, the FE WA can't really be argued with. But just so you know, the corners are not so hot, and it has rather massive distortion if you look at the uncorrected raw files. The converter is surprisingly heavy, so once mounted the size/weight is essentially the same as the 16-35. Taking it on and off and constantly exposing the FE WA rear lens element--and having to defilter the 28 FE wasn't ideal. Lastly, and what actually got me is that the front doesn't have threads for a filter, and on a 21, I want that. I would pick up a Canon FD 20 2.8 instead. I had the 16-35, FE WA, and FD. Kept the 28 and FD for a affordable wide set up. And I still have the FD WA if you're interested.
Jan 05, 2016 at 01:03 PM
p.25 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
nehemiahphoto wrote:
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) LoxiaI mean, at the price with those specs, the FE WA can't really be argued with. But just so you know, the corners are not so hot, and it has rather massive distortion if you look at the uncorrected raw files. The converter is surprisingly heavy, so once mounted the size/weight is essentially the same as the 16-35. Taking it on and off and constantly exposing the FE WA rear lens element--and having to defilter the 28 FE wasn't ideal. Lastly, and what actually got me is that the front doesn't have threads for a filter, and on a 21,...Show more →
Thanks for the info on the Canon 20mm but it would seem as if this lens with adapter would be around the +400g mark with adapter and quite large also once adapter is fitted.
Just did a quick lookup re. this lens and found a useful review here which suggests that this lens also needs stopping down a bit to get sharp corners and also have quite a bit of mustache distortion...
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/canon-fd-20mm-28-review/
Seems always a struggle to get a good wide angle for the A7 system that is compact, light and good across the frame... perhaps the Loxia is the best (albeit expensive) option...
sootyvrs wrote
Looking at the FE28+21mm converter, the output (thanks xwing15) seems to be pretty good (especially for the price!)... It's obvious that the Loxia and FE16-35 are sharper in the corners than the converter which considering the cost difference (x5) makes it a bargain if you already own the FE28.I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
Thanks for the info on the Canon 20mm but it would seem as if this lens with adapter would be around the +400g mark with adapter and quite large also once adapter is fitted.
Just did a quick lookup re. this lens and found a useful review here which suggests that this lens also needs stopping down a bit to get sharp corners and also have quite a bit of mustache distortion...
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/canon-fd-20mm-28-review/
Seems always a struggle to get a good wide angle for the A7 system that is compact, light and good across the frame... perhaps the Loxia is the best (albeit expensive) option...
Jan 05, 2016 at 01:34 PM
p.25 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
sootyvrs wrote:
I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) LoxiaI mean, at the price with those specs, the FE WA can't really be argued with. But just so you know, the corners are not so hot, and it has rather massive distortion if you look at the uncorrected raw files. The converter is surprisingly heavy, so once mounted the size/weight is essentially the same as the 16-35. Taking it on and off and constantly exposing the FE WA rear lens element--and having to defilter the 28 FE wasn't ideal. Lastly, and what actually got me is that the front doesn't have threads for a filter, and on a 21, I want that. I would pick up a Canon FD 20 2.8 instead. I had the 16-35, FE WA, and FD. Kept the 28 and FD for a affordable wide set up. And I still have the FD WA if you're interested.Thanks for the info on the Canon 20mm but it would seem as if this lens with adapter would be around the +400g mark with adapter and quite large also once adapter is fitted.
Just did a quick lookup re. this lens and found a useful review here which suggests that this lens also needs stopping down a bit to get sharp corners and also have quite a bit of mustache distortion...
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/canon-fd-20mm-28-review/
Seems always a struggle to get a good wide angle for the A7 system that is compact, light and good across the frame... perhaps the Loxia is the best (albeit...Show more →
On the B&H site, the FE WA weight isn't specified, but it's noticeably heavier than the 28 FE--I am guessing from 270-380g which puts it awfully close to the FD. Anyway, the wide-angle converter can offer pretty good image quality, it just needs to be stopped down, and you can't use filters. Essentially it's closing the shooting envelope on you. Having said all this, I did use it, and I did get good results. And yes, the A7 system is so unfriendly with white angles it's discouraging
nehemiahphoto wrote
sootyvrs wrote
Looking at the FE28+21mm converter, the output (thanks xwing15) seems to be pretty good (especially for the price!)... It's obvious that the Loxia and FE16-35 are sharper in the corners than the converter which considering the cost difference (x5) makes it a bargain if you already own the FE28.I'm impressed by images I've seen with the Loxia but as I have the FE28 already (& FE16-35 which is a little large for my preference) I may pull the plug on the cheaper converter option to see if I can accept it's compromises before considering the (excellent) Loxia
Just did a quick lookup re. this lens and found a useful review here which suggests that this lens also needs stopping down a bit to get sharp corners and also have quite a bit of mustache distortion...
http://phillipreeve.net/blog/canon-fd-20mm-28-review/
Seems always a struggle to get a good wide angle for the A7 system that is compact, light and good across the frame... perhaps the Loxia is the best (albeit...Show more →
On the B&H site, the FE WA weight isn't specified, but it's noticeably heavier than the 28 FE--I am guessing from 270-380g which puts it awfully close to the FD. Anyway, the wide-angle converter can offer pretty good image quality, it just needs to be stopped down, and you can't use filters. Essentially it's closing the shooting envelope on you. Having said all this, I did use it, and I did get good results. And yes, the A7 system is so unfriendly with white angles it's discouraging
Jan 05, 2016 at 01:49 PM