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p.34 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
The Zeiss 15 and VC 15 are so close now with version III not sure the Zeiss makes a big difference . The VC 15 is under hyped. It's really good
tsdevine wrote:
Mine is the ZE 15, Loxia 21, Batis 25, SMC Pentax 28 f/3.5 K, FE 35 2.8, FE 55, G90, and CV125
The zooms I occasionally use are the FE 16-35 and EF 70-200 f/4L IS. I could substitute the FE 16-35 for the Batis 25 when I need AF...as long as I don't need speed. I could substitute the FE 16-35 for the ZE 15 as well, when I don't want to lug it around.
So the Batis starts looking like the odd man out. Or I could pickup the CV15 for when I don't want to lug the ZE, and...Show more →
tsdevine wrote:
Mine is the ZE 15, Loxia 21, Batis 25, SMC Pentax 28 f/3.5 K, FE 35 2.8, FE 55, G90, and CV125
The zooms I occasionally use are the FE 16-35 and EF 70-200 f/4L IS. I could substitute the FE 16-35 for the Batis 25 when I need AF...as long as I don't need speed. I could substitute the FE 16-35 for the ZE 15 as well, when I don't want to lug it around.
So the Batis starts looking like the odd man out. Or I could pickup the CV15 for when I don't want to lug the ZE, and...Show more →
GMPhotography wrote
Right now currently I have the Vc15, Loxia 21, Sony 28, Sony 35 1.4 and Batis 85. Oh 24-70 f4 but I expect to change to 85 1.4 and the 24-70 2.8 depending on IQ.Feb 08, 2016 at 04:10 PM
p.34 #2Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
As you all present your setups, here's mine:
CV15 III, Loxia 21, FE 35/2.8, FE 55/1.8, FE 70-200/4, and soon to be added (again) ZE 135/2 APO
Next: Looking for a used 24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE in mint condition.
Anybody?
Edited on Feb 08, 2016 at 04:16 PM · View previous versions
CV15 III, Loxia 21, FE 35/2.8, FE 55/1.8, FE 70-200/4, and soon to be added (again) ZE 135/2 APO
Next: Looking for a used 24-70mm f/2.8 GM FE in mint condition.
Anybody?
Edited on Feb 08, 2016 at 04:16 PM · View previous versions
Feb 08, 2016 at 04:10 PM
p.34 #3Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
It's a matter of comfort level. When I test I open up though.
gyoung143 wrote:
Normal technique with such as adapted Leica lenses and I haven't had any problems. The lack of auto aperture really puts me off the Loxias, I might as well use adapted lenses
GerryGerry you may want to try renting one as it sounds funky it's really actually quite good . I really have no trouble focusing these Loxia glass stopped down. I'm always deadly with regards to focus with them too. Now I wish for a Loxia 28I have tried it, but always come back to focussing at full aperture, it gives me greater confidence that I have 'nailed it'!
Gerry
gyoung143 wrote:
GMPhotography wrote
gyoung143 wrote
nandadevieast wrote
Fiddling with stting aperture after focussing may throw off the focus...?nampramos wrote
Focus wide-open and then set the lens to f8.Gerry
Gerry
Feb 08, 2016 at 04:16 PM
p.34 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
It looks like Batis 18mm 2.8 is coming, too many choices
(SR5) Zeiss to soon announce a new Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens!
(SR5) Zeiss to soon announce a new Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens!
Feb 09, 2016 at 05:52 AM
p.34 #5Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Which to me implies there will be a Loxia 15 at some point.
-Tim
Feb 09, 2016 at 06:14 AM
p.34 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Damn, I think I want to sell the FE 16-35 and get this Loxia 21 instead. It sure looks tasty! 
Feb 09, 2016 at 07:26 AM
p.34 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
For me down in these super wides like 15/21 I would rather have manual focus lenses because I'm not shooting PR stuff this wide but more landscape type work with filters and such. And for the most part on tripods. 24 through 85 area would be more AF kind of work.
As far as the 16-35 goes it's a nice lens but my CV 15 and I know the 21 will be better than the zoom plus the Batis 25 these are lenses that are simply better and faster. Although I think the best zoom to date from Sony it's more of a happy medium lens. Plus at the long end its not great
As far as the 16-35 goes it's a nice lens but my CV 15 and I know the 21 will be better than the zoom plus the Batis 25 these are lenses that are simply better and faster. Although I think the best zoom to date from Sony it's more of a happy medium lens. Plus at the long end its not great
Feb 09, 2016 at 08:20 AM
p.34 #8Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
tsdevine wrote:
Which to me implies there will be a Loxia 15 at some point.
-Tim
Do you really think they would make something this wide? I would absolutely love it but I don't think they would do so.
Which to me implies there will be a Loxia 15 at some point.
-Tim
Do you really think they would make something this wide? I would absolutely love it but I don't think they would do so.
Feb 09, 2016 at 08:51 AM
p.34 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Don't know why they wouldn't, they have the ZE 15. CV is releasing a 10, 12, and 15.
I'm not sure it would be 2.8, but a f/4 would seem like a possibility.
-Tim
Gary Clennan wrote:
tsdevine wrote
Which to me implies there will be a Loxia 15 at some point.-Tim
Feb 09, 2016 at 08:55 AM
p.34 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
OK Tim - let's go with that! It would be great to see more quality SWA native mount lenses available.
Feb 09, 2016 at 08:58 AM
p.34 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Loxia is weighed towards video as well as still photography. Do videographers use UWA lenses? If yes, I can't see why Zeiss wouldn't give them what they want.
Feb 09, 2016 at 09:02 AM
p.34 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
It's surprising how few people seem to have the lens. Searching for "21mm Loxia" on 500.px results in 4 images. There are more on Flickr but that many an no "killer" landscape shots yet. Do you think the 16-35/4 might be too hard to compete with for Sony landscapers?
Feb 09, 2016 at 09:19 AM
p.34 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
hauxon wrote:
It's surprising how few people seem to have the lens. Searching for "21mm Loxia" on 500.px results in 4 images. There are more on Flickr but that many an no "killer" landscape shots yet. Do you think the 16-35/4 might be too hard to compete with for Sony landscapers?
That's not surprising at all. Only very few lenses were available yet. Not a single store has them in stock over here. They can't even tell me when they expect to get it.
It's surprising how few people seem to have the lens. Searching for "21mm Loxia" on 500.px results in 4 images. There are more on Flickr but that many an no "killer" landscape shots yet. Do you think the 16-35/4 might be too hard to compete with for Sony landscapers?
That's not surprising at all. Only very few lenses were available yet. Not a single store has them in stock over here. They can't even tell me when they expect to get it.
Feb 09, 2016 at 09:34 AM
p.34 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Agreed. If you can get your hands on one you're lucky.
Feb 09, 2016 at 09:58 AM
p.34 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mine come today waiting fro Brown truck to roll up but i am planning a shoot tomorrow and ill get some images up and even some raws for folks to play with.
Feb 09, 2016 at 10:48 AM
p.34 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Question on my 21 the blue seal seems to extend past the mount slightly. It's different than the 35 and 50. Just wondering if it's normal. It's also very tight to put on and off which that does not bother me as it's making a nice weather proof seal but the blue does go past the mount slightly. Still deciding on using its hood or one of my cheapie setups as its tight but not super tight on the hood.
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:06 AM
p.34 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Ever time I grab a Loxia lens it just feels so nice. Crap I may buy the 35 and 50 again. With the new 24-70 now that hoping is killer I could even do manual lenses in 21,35,50. Keep the 28 and new 85 1.4 in AF plus add the zoom for AF and that just might work. I get two lens kits one manual one AF
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:10 AM
p.34 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mine is tighter to mount than my other lenses, and I assumed that was partially due to the weather seal. When mounted though, my seal is pretty close to being flush with the mount.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote:
Question on my 21 the blue seal seems to extend past the mount slightly. It's different than the 35 and 50. Just wondering if it's normal. It's also very tight to put on and off which that does not bother me as it's making a nice weather proof seal but the blue does go past the mount slightly. Still deciding on using its hood or one of my cheapie setups as its tight but not super tight on the hood.
Feb 10, 2016 at 05:24 AM
p.34 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Thanks Tim I'll take a shot of it today see if it looks like yours. It's certainly different than the 35 and 50 I had.
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:05 AM
p.34 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Excuse the quick and dirty iPhone shot, hopefully this is good enough to give you an idea though.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote:
Thanks Tim I'll take a shot of it today see if it looks like yours. It's certainly different than the 35 and 50 I had.
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:36 AM