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p.35 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Yea it looks like that when mounted . Thanks Tim really appreciate it. They must of changed it from the 35 and 50 as this overlaps more on the mount itself. Actually it's better weather sealing. Okay I feel much better now. Off to go run this little beauty. lol
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:54 AM
p.35 #2Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Yeah, this looks like a perfect seal to me.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote:
Yea it looks like that when mounted . Thanks Tim really appreciate it. They must of changed it from the 35 and 50 as this overlaps more on the mount itself. Actually it's better weather sealing. Okay I feel much better now. Off to go run this little beauty. lol
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:57 AM
p.35 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I got a review sample of the Loxia 21 yesterday, and the seal looks like it has the perfect amount of compression...it flares out flush against the mount. No overlap on what I'm seeing.
The few minutes I got to shoot with it, it looks pretty good. Really beautiful drawing style with great contrast. Can't wait to shoot more with it. I still think it's dumb that Zeiss didn't at least put the ability to automatically stop down the aperture blades...it feels odd to have an electrically connected lens that I have to focus, then stop down, then take the picture. Would love to simply set the aperture and forget it, while focusing wide open. In any case. Here's one shot I managed to grab so far.
http://www.jordansteele.com/2016/hayden_loxia21.jpg
The few minutes I got to shoot with it, it looks pretty good. Really beautiful drawing style with great contrast. Can't wait to shoot more with it. I still think it's dumb that Zeiss didn't at least put the ability to automatically stop down the aperture blades...it feels odd to have an electrically connected lens that I have to focus, then stop down, then take the picture. Would love to simply set the aperture and forget it, while focusing wide open. In any case. Here's one shot I managed to grab so far.
http://www.jordansteele.com/2016/hayden_loxia21.jpg
Feb 10, 2016 at 09:11 AM
p.35 #5Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Congrats GMPhotography,Tim and Jordan
Looking forward to more shots in Sony FE theard
Looking forward to more shots in Sony FE theard
Feb 10, 2016 at 12:54 PM
p.35 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I notice that my Loxia 21 mount is fairly tight on the A7rII. Not overly tight but definitely a tighter fit than my other native lenses. If I remember correctly, my Loxia 35 was similar. A couple of quick snaps on my way to work this morning. This lens renders colors incredibly.
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Feb 10, 2016 at 02:16 PM
p.35 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
One word after shooting it some today. WOW
Ill post more in a couple days have some paying work to do but it is very very very nice
Edited on Feb 10, 2016 at 03:29 PM · View previous versions
Ill post more in a couple days have some paying work to do but it is very very very nice
Edited on Feb 10, 2016 at 03:29 PM · View previous versions
Feb 10, 2016 at 03:22 PM
p.35 #8Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
One word after shooting it some today. WOW
Ill post more in a couple days have some paying work to do but it is very very very nice
Yup!
One word after shooting it some today. WOW
Ill post more in a couple days have some paying work to do but it is very very very nice
Yup!
Feb 10, 2016 at 03:28 PM
p.35 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Both of them handheld.
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
Feb 10, 2016 at 03:30 PM
p.35 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I needed to go to the post office . . . another opportunity to test out the Loxia 21
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Feb 10, 2016 at 03:49 PM
p.35 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
These photos are making the wait just a little bit harder
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:00 PM
p.35 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Both of them handheld.
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
Nice. How does it stack up against your Batis 25?
Both of them handheld.
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
Nice. How does it stack up against your Batis 25?
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:07 PM
p.35 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
rji2goleez wrote:
I needed to go to the post office . . . another opportunity to test out the Loxia 21
Wow! Did you correct for distortion? That's spectacular if it's straight out of the camera.
I needed to go to the post office . . . another opportunity to test out the Loxia 21
Wow! Did you correct for distortion? That's spectacular if it's straight out of the camera.
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:14 PM
p.35 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
BenjaminSmith wrote:
Wow! Did you correct for distortion? That's spectacular if it's straight out of the camera.
I used Lightroom's perspective correction and lens profile for the loxia 21 but there wasn't much to correct!
rji2goleez wrote
I needed to go to the post office . . . another opportunity to test out the Loxia 21I used Lightroom's perspective correction and lens profile for the loxia 21 but there wasn't much to correct!
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:17 PM
p.35 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
lambers wrote:
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the timeNice. How does it stack up against your Batis 25?
The Batis went the other day but this lens just maybe better , worst case its certainly on par with it no question.
GMPhotography wrote
Both of them handheld.Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
The Batis went the other day but this lens just maybe better , worst case its certainly on par with it no question.
Feb 10, 2016 at 04:38 PM
p.35 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the timeNice. How does it stack up against your Batis 25?The Batis went the other day but this lens just maybe better , worst case its certainly on par with it no question.
Care to elaborate why you sold the Batis? I am considering keeping both (if I ever get my hands on the Loxia).
lambers wrote
GMPhotography wrote
Both of them handheld.Folks early call this lens has it going on in spades, its just that simple.
Im going to do a review on it, its worth the time
Care to elaborate why you sold the Batis? I am considering keeping both (if I ever get my hands on the Loxia).
Feb 10, 2016 at 05:44 PM
p.35 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Money and gapping issue. Otherwise I love the Batis 25. Also with the VC15 going to 21,28 is nice gapping of focal lengths. Plus those three are small so nice travel . Than I have the 35 1.4 and Batis 85 which I'm going to get the 1.4 at some point. Also currently have the 24-70. So in effect with a little sharing I have AF and manual lenses plus I get landscape/ travel size than I have full onboard fast heavy glass as well .
One other thing of note sometimes the Batis 25 is a bit touchy on manual focus with infinity at night. The Loxia I just back off slightly from the hard stop and I'm at infinity. That will help at night.
One other thing of note sometimes the Batis 25 is a bit touchy on manual focus with infinity at night. The Loxia I just back off slightly from the hard stop and I'm at infinity. That will help at night.
Feb 10, 2016 at 05:52 PM
p.35 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Money and gapping issue. Otherwise I love the Batis 25. Also with the VC15 going to 21,28 is nice gapping of focal lengths. Plus those three are small so nice travel . Than I have the 35 1.4 and Batis 85 which I'm going to get the 1.4 at some point. Also currently have the 24-70. So in effect with a little sharing I have AF and manual lenses plus I get landscape/ travel size than I have full onboard fast heavy glass as well .
One other thing of note sometimes the Batis 25 is a bit touchy on...Show more →
Thanks for the reply. I am building a kit from scratch and want to stick with native E mount for now. My plan is the Loxia 21, Batis 25 (I own), Loxia 35 (I own), Loxia 50 and 70-200 (need to see the price on the GM version before I decide on F/4 or 2.8). I may consider the Voigtlander 15 when it comes out.
The only gapping issue I will have is 21 and 25 (and I use the term issue lightly here). I envision the 25 as an all around lens for me and the 21 as more specialty.
Money and gapping issue. Otherwise I love the Batis 25. Also with the VC15 going to 21,28 is nice gapping of focal lengths. Plus those three are small so nice travel . Than I have the 35 1.4 and Batis 85 which I'm going to get the 1.4 at some point. Also currently have the 24-70. So in effect with a little sharing I have AF and manual lenses plus I get landscape/ travel size than I have full onboard fast heavy glass as well .
One other thing of note sometimes the Batis 25 is a bit touchy on...Show more →
Thanks for the reply. I am building a kit from scratch and want to stick with native E mount for now. My plan is the Loxia 21, Batis 25 (I own), Loxia 35 (I own), Loxia 50 and 70-200 (need to see the price on the GM version before I decide on F/4 or 2.8). I may consider the Voigtlander 15 when it comes out.
The only gapping issue I will have is 21 and 25 (and I use the term issue lightly here). I envision the 25 as an all around lens for me and the 21 as more specialty.
Feb 10, 2016 at 05:59 PM
p.35 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Yea I wish i could have kept both to be honest. I still want the 35 and 50 Loxia but I have the 35 1.4 which after 4 copies i finally have a good one.
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:12 PM
p.35 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Nothing too exciting just a casual shot from this weekend, no distortion correction was applied.
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-Tim
Feb 10, 2016 at 06:32 PM