LBJ2 wrote:
I think you have me confused with someone else. Who in their right mind would own more than one 135 prime lens? I think I may need an intervention....
You think??
Fred Miranda wrote:
BTW: B&H and Adorama are both selling the Batis 135/2.8 APO for $1,899. (You must add it to Cart to see the new price)
Full Zeiss warranty. (They are authorized resellers)
Good catch. I noticed that yesterday and now I have one in the mail
Getting it through B&H with this deal saves me $450 CAN compared to buying within Canada.
oddjobprime wrote:
Good catch. I noticed that yesterday and now I have one in the mail
Getting it through B&H with this deal saves me $450 CAN compared to buying within Canada.
Good deal on a great lens!
FYI, or maybe you know this already, make sure to register your Batis 135 on-line to qualify for the Zeiss extended warranty. "From the purchase date you have a four-week window to register your ZEISS photographic product online. You will then receive the ZEISS Extended Warranty which is valid for three years."
FYI, or maybe you know this already, make sure to register your Batis 135 on-line to qualify for the Zeiss extended warranty. "From the purchase date you have a four-week window to register your ZEISS photographic product online. You will then receive the ZEISS Extended Warranty which is valid for three years."
LBJ2 wrote:
Good deal on a great lens!
FYI, or maybe you know this already, make sure to register your Batis 135 on-line to qualify for the Zeiss extended warranty. "From the purchase date you have a four-week window to register your ZEISS photographic product online. You will then receive the ZEISS Extended Warranty which is valid for three years."
Can anyone talk to the B135 lowlight performance indoors at 2.8? I have only seen well lit acceptable shutter speed outdoor shots . Currently my 135L at f/2 is ideal for my lowlight events where I need reach.
anthonyket wrote:
Can anyone talk to the B135 lowlight performance indoors at 2.8? I have only seen well lit acceptable shutter speed outdoor shots . Currently my 135L at f/2 is ideal for my lowlight events where I need reach.
If you mean is the lens awesomely sharp etc, at f2.8 yes it is. It's essentially indistinguishable from the 2/135 Apo Sonnar ZF2 stopped down to f2.8. And it's noticeably better than the 135L (which I had at one point) when its stopped down.
As far as the lens is concerned the shutter speed and lighting levels are irrelevant.
If you mean is f2.8 fast enough in low light events etc for your usage that depends on your camera and other factors. Since you have the 135L why not just try it out set to f2.8 on an adapter. The only difference using the Batis will be that it's sharper and has less CA so it'll be a fine test of whether you can get the shutter speeds you need with the noise you can tolerate.
LBJ2 wrote:
Good deal on a great lens!
FYI, or maybe you know this already, make sure to register your Batis 135 on-line to qualify for the Zeiss extended warranty. "From the purchase date you have a four-week window to register your ZEISS photographic product online. You will then receive the ZEISS Extended Warranty which is valid for three years."
I bought the 135/2.8 Batis in Tokyo as new and registered it online right away about 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything from Zeiss (no e-mail response or anything). How do they usually let the owner know that the registration was successful and the warranty got extended?
Earlier on this registration process was excluding Japan so I couldn't do it with my earlier Batis lenses. This was the first time to try.
I'm very happy with the lens. Also still have the Batis 25mm. I used to own the 85mm and 18mm too but I sold them as I got the new Sony WA zooms this year and since I also have the 85GM and Sony 85/1.8.
It is a good question (love o hear Guy’s take on this). I think it is the studio lighting that necessitates stopping dow to get the whole face in focus.
In a natural (diffused lighting) one could get away with a wider aperture.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Very nice!
Just for curiosity. Do you need to stop down to f/7.1 for your lighting or you really want more depth of field?
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I bought the 135/2.8 Batis in Tokyo as new and registered it online right away about 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything from Zeiss (no e-mail response or anything). How do they usually let the owner know that the registration was successful and the warranty got extended?
Earlier on this registration process was excluding Japan so I couldn't do it with my earlier Batis lenses. This was the first time to try.
I've had the same thing happen. I've registered a half dozen Zeiss lenses, and it seems like half the time I've gotten an email to confirm that the lens was registered, and that I have an extra year of warranty -- and half the time I've gotten no response at all. I have no idea whether or not this means that a lack of email confirmation = no extended warranty.
MrTMan wrote:
I've had the same thing happen. I've registered a half dozen Zeiss lenses, and it seems like half the time I've gotten an email to confirm that the lens was registered, and that I have an extra year of warranty -- and half the time I've gotten no response at all. I have no idea whether or not this means that a lack of email confirmation = no extended warranty.
Thanks for the information! At least that gives me confidence that it wasn't any unusual problem. I remember seeing some notice text on the web page at the end of the registration procedure saying that I should be hearing from Zeiss in a few days so I have been waiting some kind of confirmation e-mail at least.
I'm still in the initial 4 week window so I could try to do the registration on their website one more time and see what
happens...
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I bought the 135/2.8 Batis in Tokyo as new and registered it online right away about 2 weeks ago, but haven't heard anything from Zeiss (no e-mail response or anything). How do they usually let the owner know that the registration was successful and the warranty got extended?
Earlier on this registration process was excluding Japan so I couldn't do it with my earlier Batis lenses. This was the first time to try.
I'm very happy with the lens. Also still have the Batis 25mm. I used to own the 85mm and 18mm too but I sold them as I got the new Sony WA zooms this year and since I also have the 85GM and Sony 85/1.8....Show more →
Hello Juha: Check your SPAM folder just in case. I always receive a "ZEISS: Thank you for registering" email confirming my Zeiss lens registration, and extended warranty period along with a registration number. From the way the registration email reads, you will need the registration number, so you may want to contact them directly to follow up. Here is the contact info they sent to me:
"Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Fred Miranda wrote:
Just for curiosity. Do you need to stop down to f/7.1 for your lighting or you really want more depth of field?
Guy is probably pretty busy right now. I'll answer for him since we conversed on this topic recently, and shoot portraits the same way. He likes to have the entire face in focus, including the nose and ears. Back of the head and trailing shoulders can fall off. Especially for corporate, one eye in focus and a blurry blob for a nose doesn't work. For myself, portraiture at f/1 is simply ridiculous! For head-and-shoulders or tighter, I'm set on FF 135mm or longer, and acceptable aperture is f/8. The b/g will be nicely blurred, but not melted into a puddle, and sharpness is maintained if the subject shifts thanks to the working DOF.
In related news, I ordered a Sigma MC-11 and Canon 135/4L TS-E from B&H, so expect some, ahh, intriguing studio portraits soon. I might even open up to f/5.8!
rico wrote:
Guy is probably pretty busy right now. I'll answer for him since we conversed on this topic recently, and shoot portraits the same way. He likes to have the entire face in focus, including the nose and ears. Back of the head and trailing shoulders can fall off. Especially for corporate, one eye in focus and a blurry blob for a nose doesn't work. For myself, portraiture at f/1 is simply ridiculous! For head-and-shoulders or tighter, I'm set on FF 135mm or longer, and acceptable aperture is f/8. The b/g will be nicely blurred, but not melted into a puddle, and sharpness is maintained if the subject shifts thanks to the working DOF.
In related news, I ordered a Sigma MC-11 and Canon 135/4L TS-E from B&H, so expect some, ahh, intriguing studio portraits soon. I might even open up to f/5.8!...Show more →
Thanks for responding and your right doing corporate work you cannot have a eye out of focus , even the entire face can be a issue. F7.1 works real well with full chest up. Plus you have to give yourself some room for either a 5x7 or 8x10 ratio. Just never sure what a client will do cropping wise. Yes this is playing it safe but that’s what your getting paid for. We as photographers have to ride that fence between playing it safe and getting great shots. You want to be called back. I have had corporate clients for years because I’m dependable and that’s very important for your business. Hell I may not be great but I get the shot and that’s the key. I love this focal length and this lens in particular because at 2.8 wide open I can use it for podium type stuff and it’s sharp as a rack. That’s the big big plus for the Batis it’s just a laser at 2.8 so it’s very diverse in its use. Also going to be a perfect pixel stitch lens. Can’t wait to try that
) are in Paradise right now with all the options. 
