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Archive 2015Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
p.67 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
To the owners of loxia 21,do I need slim filter or the normal thickens would be alright?
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 22, 2016 at 08:19 AM
p.67 #2Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Yes on some points but you are missing all the positives. The most important being outstanding image quality.
Mnd1 wrote:
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
Mnd1 wrote:
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
May 22, 2016 at 08:34 AM
p.67 #3Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mac313 wrote:
To the owners of loxia 21,do I need slim filter or the normal thickens would be alright?
Thanks.
You can use 1 normal filter but a slim one won't hurt you
To the owners of loxia 21,do I need slim filter or the normal thickens would be alright?
Thanks.
You can use 1 normal filter but a slim one won't hurt you
May 22, 2016 at 08:41 AM
p.67 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
digital_AM wrote:
Yes on some points but you are missing all the positives. The most important being outstanding image quality.
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
Yea I can overlook a lot of the negatives because the image quality is so damn good. Like to fix the hood though. It's the only lens I use a OEM hood.
Yes on some points but you are missing all the positives. The most important being outstanding image quality.
Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
Yea I can overlook a lot of the negatives because the image quality is so damn good. Like to fix the hood though. It's the only lens I use a OEM hood.
May 22, 2016 at 08:42 AM
p.67 #5Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
That is interesting about the lens hood. I have not seen an issue yet.
GMPhotography wrote:
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
Yea I can overlook a lot of the negatives because the image quality is so damn good. Like to fix the hood though. It's the only lens I use a OEM hood.
GMPhotography wrote:
digital_AM wrote
Yes on some points but you are missing all the positives. The most important being outstanding image quality.Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
May 22, 2016 at 08:50 AM
p.67 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Milky Way right over the Haleakala observatory on a new moon. It was so dark and cold at 10,000ft!
ISO3200, f2.8, 21mm, 20 seconds
ISO3200, f2.8, 21mm, 20 seconds
May 22, 2016 at 08:52 AM
p.67 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Thanks.You can use 1 normal filter but a slim one won't hurt you
Thx, good to know.
Mac313 wrote
To the owners of loxia 21,do I need slim filter or the normal thickens would be alright?Thanks.
Thx, good to know.
May 22, 2016 at 09:09 AM
p.67 #8Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us know
May 22, 2016 at 09:44 AM
p.67 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us know
That would be awesome, I could slap ND and CP at the same time and laugh of joy
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us know
That would be awesome, I could slap ND and CP at the same time and laugh of joy
May 22, 2016 at 09:53 AM
p.67 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mnd1 wrote:
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
I think the lens value won't be going down anytime soon because of a few points you missed.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
I think the lens value won't be going down anytime soon because of a few points you missed.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
May 22, 2016 at 09:59 AM
p.67 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mac313 wrote:
That would be awesome, I could slap ND and CP at the same time and laugh of joy
You could use a step to like 67 and do two for sure. It's what I do for my 15
GMPhotography wrote
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us knowYou could use a step to like 67 and do two for sure. It's what I do for my 15
May 22, 2016 at 10:10 AM
p.67 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Fred Miranda wrote:
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.I think the lens value won't be going down anytime soon because of a few points you missed.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
Yea everything he said. But he forgot one it's awesome looking. Lol
Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
Yea everything he said. But he forgot one it's awesome looking. Lol
May 22, 2016 at 10:11 AM
p.67 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
A Breakthrough Photography ND, and a Cokin Pure Harmonie CPL (came in like 6 in the latest Lenstip comparison...seems to work well.)
http://www.lenstip.com/139.25-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Results_and_summary.html
I LOVE this lens. I don't miss my ZE 21 at all.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote:
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us know
http://www.lenstip.com/139.25-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Results_and_summary.html
I LOVE this lens. I don't miss my ZE 21 at all.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote:
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us know
May 22, 2016 at 10:42 AM
p.67 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
GMPhotography wrote:
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.I think the lens value won't be going down anytime soon because of a few points you missed.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.Yea everything he said. But he forgot one it's awesome looking. Lol
Yes it's definitely nicely build, my copy seems sharp corner to corner.
I won't be testing for decentring unless I find something annoying in general use.
Sometimes better off not to look for the issues, it can lead to paranoia
Fred Miranda wrote
Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
Yes it's definitely nicely build, my copy seems sharp corner to corner.
I won't be testing for decentring unless I find something annoying in general use.
Sometimes better off not to look for the issues, it can lead to paranoia
May 22, 2016 at 10:49 AM
p.67 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
tsdevine wrote:
A Breakthrough Photography ND, and a Cokin Pure Harmonie CPL (came in like 6 in the latest Lenstip comparison...seems to work well.)
http://www.lenstip.com/139.25-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Results_and_summary.html
I LOVE this lens. I don't miss my ZE 21 at all.
-Tim
Nicely done
A Breakthrough Photography ND, and a Cokin Pure Harmonie CPL (came in like 6 in the latest Lenstip comparison...seems to work well.)
http://www.lenstip.com/139.25-article-Polarizing_filters_test_2015_Results_and_summary.html
I LOVE this lens. I don't miss my ZE 21 at all.
-Tim
GMPhotography wrote
But I think Tim does 2 slim ones somehow. Maybe he will let us knowNicely done
May 22, 2016 at 10:50 AM
p.67 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Fred Miranda wrote:
Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.I think the lens value won't be going down anytime soon because of a few points you missed.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
I absolutely agree with everything you said. One minor problem though. You can't buy one, nobody has them in stock or I would have ordered another one by now. I can wait.
Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
I absolutely agree with everything you said. One minor problem though. You can't buy one, nobody has them in stock or I would have ordered another one by now. I can wait.
May 22, 2016 at 11:55 AM
p.67 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mnd1 wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
Mnd1 wrote
Lets recap about the Loxia 21mm.Lots of poor copies out there with alignment issues.
Abysmal customer service on at least a couple of occasions.
Poor separation between focussing ring and aperture ring.
Difficulty mounting and dismounting from camera due to sealing ring.
Poor design of lens hood.
Have I missed anything?
The value of my 21mm Distagon keeps going up and up.
* Outstanding resolution and contrast from center to corner starting at f/4. The best I've seen in a 21mm prime.
* Beautiful rendering and colors.
* Smooth mechanical manual focus in native mount.
* Very low LaCA.
* Great coma control making it a great choice for nightscapes at f/2.8.
* Aperture control on the lens including de-clicking for video work.
* Very nice sunstar and flare resistance.
* Very light and compact for a full frame 21mm f/2.8.
* Nicely built. All metal.
May 22, 2016 at 12:02 PM
p.67 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
You may wanna check out wex.co.uk loxias in stock and they will ship everywhere.
May 22, 2016 at 12:04 PM
p.67 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Guys, how well does the Lee Seven5 kit work with this lens? Did anyone get the soft and hard ND filters? With the DR range of the a7RII, I am wondering if they are needed.
May 22, 2016 at 12:04 PM
p.67 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Mac313 wrote:
You may wanna check out wex.co.uk loxias in stock and they will ship everywhere.
Thanks but I'll wait a while longer. I suspect that the one I had had been returned by someone, the Zeiss packaging is so good you would never know if a dozen people had previously owned it. Hopefully the next one I get will be good.
Never heard of wex.co.uk before. Out of Norwich I see. When I left for good Jessops ruled the photo market.
Cheers
You may wanna check out wex.co.uk loxias in stock and they will ship everywhere.
Thanks but I'll wait a while longer. I suspect that the one I had had been returned by someone, the Zeiss packaging is so good you would never know if a dozen people had previously owned it. Hopefully the next one I get will be good.
Never heard of wex.co.uk before. Out of Norwich I see. When I left for good Jessops ruled the photo market.
Cheers
May 22, 2016 at 12:29 PM