Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
p.4 #1Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
offtraildog wrote:
I had the 135GM and got some amazing photos of a mountain Lion on our deck at 1:30am but been trying to stay with lighter options and 2.8 on the newer Sony bodies is fast enough for any low light i will shoot.
Loved the smooth reflections app on my previous A7R2. Enjoying the A7C with the flip screen for lower perspective shots and closeups and smaller size and weight. Everything has some compromise
I need the 135 GM for sports. I'm the official sports photographer at my kid's high school. ;-) ...and I think it's one of the best tools for the job. (The Batis is ok but not ideal under low light)
I had the 135GM and got some amazing photos of a mountain Lion on our deck at 1:30am but been trying to stay with lighter options and 2.8 on the newer Sony bodies is fast enough for any low light i will shoot.
Loved the smooth reflections app on my previous A7R2. Enjoying the A7C with the flip screen for lower perspective shots and closeups and smaller size and weight. Everything has some compromise
I need the 135 GM for sports. I'm the official sports photographer at my kid's high school. ;-) ...and I think it's one of the best tools for the job. (The Batis is ok but not ideal under low light)
Jul 08, 2021 at 09:42 PM
p.4 #2Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
I used to be the volunteer photographer at my CrossFit gym in Boulder. Tried the 70-200GM. AF was not good enough in the poor lighting and definitely needed 1.8. Don’t do that anymore since i moved so while I considered buying your copy of the 135GM on the B&S from another owner being patience won this time for me with your Batis 😎
Jul 09, 2021 at 08:04 AM
p.4 #3Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Last picture with my Batis 135. You will be missed and I hope to see you again! 
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Jul 09, 2021 at 08:41 AM
p.4 #4Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
:-)
I'm making an adjustment to my gear though. My backup camera is now a A7R2 and the main reason is the smooth reflections app support. I've also reduced my native primes to only those I use all the time. Of course I'm still adapting many M-lenses to Sony, Leica M and Leica SL as well.What are you keeping on Sony side @Fred Miranda@@@@@@@? A lot of my "rendering" quests on Sony started with your image threads.
As far as native lenses, I will keep the FE 24/1.4 GM, CV 50/1.2, FE 135/1.8 GM and Sigma 100-400.
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.Let me know when you sell the 50GM Sorry, it's the CV 50/1.2!
Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??
fotografur wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
ramesesthe2nd wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Lol—wow. Sour grapes. You do realize Fred’s lenses always sell pretty rapidly as they are typically tested, well centered in great cosmetic condition and fairly priced? And he sells all sorts of gear without a thread started for it.I'm making an adjustment to my gear though. My backup camera is now a A7R2 and the main reason is the smooth reflections app support. I've also reduced my native primes to only those I use all the time. Of course I'm still adapting many M-lenses to Sony, Leica M and Leica SL as well.
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.
Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??
Jul 16, 2021 at 07:25 AM
p.4 #5Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Petegh wrote:
I'm making an adjustment to my gear though. My backup camera is now a A7R2 and the main reason is the smooth reflections app support. I've also reduced my native primes to only those I use all the time. Of course I'm still adapting many M-lenses to Sony, Leica M and Leica SL as well.What are you keeping on Sony side @Fred Miranda@@@@@@@@? A lot of my "rendering" quests on Sony started with your image threads.
As far as native lenses, I will keep the FE 24/1.4 GM, CV 50/1.2, FE 135/1.8 GM and Sigma 100-400.
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.Let me know when you sell the 50GM Sorry, it's the CV 50/1.2!Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??
At that time, I had both lenses. The Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M-mount and FE 50/1.2 GM. That picture from my wife was taken with the GM.
Fred Miranda wrote
fotografur wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
ramesesthe2nd wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
:-)I'm making an adjustment to my gear though. My backup camera is now a A7R2 and the main reason is the smooth reflections app support. I've also reduced my native primes to only those I use all the time. Of course I'm still adapting many M-lenses to Sony, Leica M and Leica SL as well.
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.
At that time, I had both lenses. The Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M-mount and FE 50/1.2 GM. That picture from my wife was taken with the GM.
Jul 16, 2021 at 07:32 AM
p.4 #6Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
As far as native lenses, I will keep the FE 24/1.4 GM, CV 50/1.2, FE 135/1.8 GM and Sigma 100-400.
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.Let me know when you sell the 50GM Sorry, it's the CV 50/1.2!Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??At that time, I had both lenses. The Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M-mount and FE 50/1.2 GM. That picture from my wife was taken with the GM.
Ok. Are you doing a review of the 50GM?
Petegh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
fotografur wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
ramesesthe2nd wrote
What are you keeping on Sony side @Fred Miranda@@@@@@@@@? A lot of my "rendering" quests on Sony started with your image threads.I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.
Ok. Are you doing a review of the 50GM?
Jul 16, 2021 at 07:57 AM
p.4 #7Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Petegh wrote:
I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.Let me know when you sell the 50GM Sorry, it's the CV 50/1.2!Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??At that time, I had both lenses. The Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M-mount and FE 50/1.2 GM. That picture from my wife was taken with the GM.Ok. Are you doing a review of the 50GM?
Not at this moment. (could not get an optimal copy)
May try again in the near future.
Fred Miranda wrote
Petegh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
fotografur wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
As far as native lenses, I will keep the FE 24/1.4 GM, CV 50/1.2, FE 135/1.8 GM and Sigma 100-400.I may also sell my Sigma 14-24/2.8 (optimal copy) for a smaller prime instead. I still love my Voigt 15/4.5 III M so that may be enough for my needs.
Not at this moment. (could not get an optimal copy)
May try again in the near future.
Jul 16, 2021 at 08:23 AM
p.4 #8Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
Sorry, it's the CV 50/1.2!Fred, I think fotografur was referring to the fact that you recently posted an image of your wife on the 50GM image thread: was this a mistake? i.e. it was actually shot with the CV 50 f1.2, or are you in possession of a copy of the 50GM??At that time, I had both lenses. The Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M-mount and FE 50/1.2 GM. That picture from my wife was taken with the GM.Ok. Are you doing a review of the 50GM?Not at this moment. (could not get an optimal copy)
May try again in the near future.
The fact you could not get an optimal copy is alittle concerning
Petegh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Petegh wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
fotografur wrote
Let me know when you sell the 50GMMay try again in the near future.
The fact you could not get an optimal copy is alittle concerning
Jul 18, 2021 at 05:48 AM
p.4 #9Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
I just (a couple of hours ago) purchased a BATIS 135 here on FM and fairly unusually for me had a moment of buyers remorse. This thread/these images flipped it back around to excitement!
Aug 05, 2021 at 01:18 PM
p.4 #10Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
First outing with this lens... a duck wonderland, of sorts...
Aug 22, 2021 at 09:56 PM
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p.4 #11Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Shot this aft...The dog, my sister's, is a bit nervous; I was lucky to get this pose, which diappeared about a tenth of a second after.
Chloe!
© Jeffrey Behr 2021
Chloe!
Aug 23, 2021 at 12:22 AM
p.4 #12Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
I am loving my Batis 135mm. It is lightweight and produces stellar results to my eyes....
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Sep 23, 2021 at 11:18 AM
p.4 #13Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
I'm enjoying my Batis 135 as well:
Sep 23, 2021 at 01:50 PM
p.4 #14Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
A few from the Merced Wildlife Refuge (was foggy much of the time) over the last few days...
Jan 23, 2022 at 07:41 PM
p.4 #15Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
First off, thanks to everyone who gave me advice on this fantastic lens. The weather here in NYC was great today so, while pressed for time, I did a speed run through Central Park and I’ve been very pleased with the results. The focus was fast and accurate, it was compact and didn’t call attention to me (without the hood anyway, I threw on a UV filter for some protection) and the rendering is fantastic. I’m very happy with the performance of this lens. Although I am curious how the new Samyang 135 will perform when that’s out. Anyway, can’t complain.
Feb 12, 2022 at 09:49 PM
p.4 #16Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Rel75 wrote:
First off, thanks to everyone who gave me advice on this fantastic lens. The weather here in NYC was great today so, while pressed for time, I did a speed run through Central Park and I’ve been very pleased with the results. The focus was fast and accurate, it was compact and didn’t call attention to me (without the hood anyway, I threw on a UV filter for some protection) and the rendering is fantastic. I’m very happy with the performance of this lens. Although I am curious how the new Samyang 135 will perform when that’s out. Anyway, can’t...Show more →
I just acquired a second hand Batis 135 for the reasons you mention, plus landscapes. I do mostly travel / hiking / nature photography with occasional street and urban photography, and the low weight of Batis made me want it over the otherwise excellent 135 GM. Shallow dof portraits are not a priority for me.
Also worth mentioning, originally Batis 135 was a very expensive lens, but the second hand prices are very tempting right now Mint condition lenses are sold at 50% of the original price.
Has anyone used extension tubes with this lens? I have not yet fully explored the topic, but I am playing with an idea to double use Batis a semi macro lens.
First off, thanks to everyone who gave me advice on this fantastic lens. The weather here in NYC was great today so, while pressed for time, I did a speed run through Central Park and I’ve been very pleased with the results. The focus was fast and accurate, it was compact and didn’t call attention to me (without the hood anyway, I threw on a UV filter for some protection) and the rendering is fantastic. I’m very happy with the performance of this lens. Although I am curious how the new Samyang 135 will perform when that’s out. Anyway, can’t...Show more →
I just acquired a second hand Batis 135 for the reasons you mention, plus landscapes. I do mostly travel / hiking / nature photography with occasional street and urban photography, and the low weight of Batis made me want it over the otherwise excellent 135 GM. Shallow dof portraits are not a priority for me.
Also worth mentioning, originally Batis 135 was a very expensive lens, but the second hand prices are very tempting right now
Mint condition lenses are sold at 50% of the original price.Has anyone used extension tubes with this lens? I have not yet fully explored the topic, but I am playing with an idea to double use Batis a semi macro lens.
Feb 13, 2022 at 03:28 AM
p.4 #17Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
I got mine new for $1300 on amazon during a flash sale they were having around Christmas. Random items would go on sale and I caught it at the right time. But yes, used the price has really come down and it's a great value. And while you are not getting super shallow depth of field, you can still get solid results with 2.8. The lens is perfect with what you're using it for. You get the reach and very low weight while out on those hikes.
Feb 13, 2022 at 01:35 PM
p.4 #18Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Light trails on a curvy road through the Black Forest by Markus, auf Flickr
Feb 13, 2022 at 02:58 PM
p.4 #19Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
A little tele action to pull in some canyon details from Island in the Sky at a sunrise in Canyonlands.
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Feb 16, 2022 at 04:37 PM
p.4 #20Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens Image Thread
Testing my new second hand Batis 135. I got it for a very tempting price. No regrets this far
Feb 22, 2022 at 01:00 PM