I'm wondering what Zeisss strategy is. They seem to be releasing revised lenses in some focal lengths and retaining the Contax designs in the others (50/1.4 85/1.4).
bluetsunami wrote:
I'm wondering what Zeisss strategy is. They seem to be releasing revised lenses in some focal lengths and retaining the Contax designs in the others (50/1.4 85/1.4).
Can any improvement be done in 50mm and 85mm (and even 135mm too, to some extent) focal length... Easiest to design...
Below 40mm, its all retro focus designs... with new design techniques and material sciences, you will keep seeing improvement... but in rangefinder, (I havent used any yet) it may be peaking there already...
cogitech wrote:
In my opinion, yes, there is plenty of room for improvement.
I'd agree, with the caveat that said improvement will require either more complex designs or use of exotic elements (a la the Sigma 50/1.4, Canon 50L, Summilux Asph)
cogitech wrote:
So, no deal then? You might regret that in 6 months.
Nah, I doubt the quality improvement if any will be that decernible. If the new sells at $1700, well my copy, at least to me will be worth that much...even though I paid $2,900 2 years ago....
