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Archive 2009Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
p.2 #1Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
The perspective distortion function of PTLens looks amazing
Nov 02, 2009 at 09:54 PM
p.2 #3Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
Very little detail is lost when converting for lens distortion, obviously large perspective corrections will result in significant loss of detail. FYI, there is a process whereby you can send images from your lens and have them included in the database.
Nov 03, 2009 at 07:17 AM
p.2 #4Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
Just got my hands on the ZE 21mm. Luckily I work at a store so have borrowed it for a bit to see how it goes. I have a the Nikon 14-24mm adapted and also the 24mm T/S Mark II. On top of that my copy of the 17-40 is a stunner and is good to go up against. Only did a singe shot tonight so not hugely indicative but interesting. Will post when I have done something more ideal. A bit hard to put it up againt the 24mm because of perspective changes but I will try and frame it up on the same width and let the rest fall into place to try and get close. 
Nov 03, 2009 at 10:37 PM
p.2 #5Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
Both are very impressive but my heart goes elsewhere... to Canon's 17/4 TS.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Nov 04, 2009 at 02:56 AM
p.2 #6Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
Yakim Peled wrote:
Both are very impressive but my heart goes elsewhere... to Canon's 17/4 TS.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
The 17/4 TS is a fantastic lens, but sharpness and contrast on the 14-24, 21 ZE and 24 TSE II are slightly better, at least on my samples. If I had to sell one of these lenses it would be the 17 TSE. But I mostly do landscapes and not architecture.
Best regards,
Boris
Both are very impressive but my heart goes elsewhere... to Canon's 17/4 TS.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
The 17/4 TS is a fantastic lens, but sharpness and contrast on the 14-24, 21 ZE and 24 TSE II are slightly better, at least on my samples. If I had to sell one of these lenses it would be the 17 TSE. But I mostly do landscapes and not architecture.
Best regards,
Boris
Nov 07, 2009 at 03:52 AM
p.2 #7Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
I have the 14-24 also along with the 24 T/SII. I have been playing with the ZE21mm. Although I see the 24mm T/S as the sharpest of the 3 (just) I still like the 21mm perspective on certain shots. I would appreciate your thoughts on if YOU find all 3 valuable and if you regretting having so much overlap? How do you find the quality difference on your samples? Thanks
Bobu wrote:
Happy shooting,
Yakim.The 17/4 TS is a fantastic lens, but sharpness and contrast on the 14-24, 21 ZE and 24 TSE II are slightly better, at least on my samples. If I had to sell one of these lenses it would be the 17 TSE. But I mostly do landscapes and not architecture.
Best regards,
Boris
Bobu wrote:
Yakim Peled wrote
Both are very impressive but my heart goes elsewhere... to Canon's 17/4 TS.Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Best regards,
Boris
Nov 07, 2009 at 04:22 AM
p.2 #8Zeiss 21mm ZE vs. Nikon 14-24mm
I'm not sure if it really makes sense to keep all these lenses. On most trips I will probably take only the 14-24mm, the 21mm and the 24mm and add the 17mm only if I plan to make lots of architecture shots. The 21mm ZE could be a good addition to the zoom and the 24 TSE, because it can take filters and has a fantastic perfomance at f/2.8. I assume, that I will use the 21mm ZE for low light street photography and situations were a protection filter (or any other filter) would help, like at the sea, at waterfalls or at the desert. But since I have the 21mm ZE only for two weeks, I have not much experience with this lens. Maybe you should ask me this question again in 6 months.
Regarding the quality of these lenses I would say the 24mm TSE II is the best, followed by the 21mm. The 17mm is the worst of these 4 lenses, although still very very good.
If I could only have one of these lenses it would probably be the 24mm TSE II.
Best regards,
Boris
photomadnz wrote:
I have the 14-24 also along with the 24 T/SII. I have been playing with the ZE21mm. Although I see the 24mm T/S as the sharpest of the 3 (just) I still like the 21mm perspective on certain shots. I would appreciate your thoughts on if YOU find all 3 valuable and if you regretting having so much overlap? How do you find the quality difference on your samples? Thanks
Regarding the quality of these lenses I would say the 24mm TSE II is the best, followed by the 21mm. The 17mm is the worst of these 4 lenses, although still very very good.
If I could only have one of these lenses it would probably be the 24mm TSE II.
Best regards,
Boris
photomadnz wrote:
I have the 14-24 also along with the 24 T/SII. I have been playing with the ZE21mm. Although I see the 24mm T/S as the sharpest of the 3 (just) I still like the 21mm perspective on certain shots. I would appreciate your thoughts on if YOU find all 3 valuable and if you regretting having so much overlap? How do you find the quality difference on your samples? Thanks
Nov 07, 2009 at 04:50 AM