The lens discussed here is the older Zeiss 35/1.4 that was made in CY and Rollei mounts. The newer Zeiss Zx 35/2 lenses are a different design.
Here's what I have read about the Rollei 35/1.4's:
The older (non-rubber focus ring) design may not be as good optically.
The best performing Zeiss 35/1.4 optics may have been sent to Rollei (a German company).
Believe what you will, but I know my Rollei 35/1.4 is just fantastic with a Kindai adapter. I found it to have better color, contrat, and bokeh than the Canon 35L on my SLR/c:
Here's an archive shot from the SLR/c and Rollei 35/1.4. I really need to redo this to my new PP workflow, but it still shows what the lens is capable of stopped down to F/5.6:
pdmphoto wrote:
The lens discussed here is the older Zeiss 35/1.4 that was made in CY and Rollei mounts. The newer Zeiss Zx 35/2 lenses are a different design.
Here's what I have read about the Rollei 35/1.4's:
The older (non-rubber focus ring) design may not be as good optically.
The best performing Zeiss 35/1.4 optics may have been sent to Rollei (a German company).
Believe what you will, but I know my Rollei 35/1.4 is just fantastic with a Kindai adapter. I found it to have better color, contrat, and bokeh than the Canon 35L on my SLR/c:
I have the older version. I am very please with the results. If the newer on is even better then good for you. Mine is the best fast 35 I have used. Well I might have to go find a rubber ring version then... :-)
pdmphoto wrote:
Here's an archive shot from the SLR/c and Rollei 35/1.4. I really need to redo this to my new PP workflow, but it still shows what the lens is capable of stopped down to F/5.6:
Thank you Paul. I am happy with the lens. I brought this, the Oly 18 and the 85L on my trip. Used the Zeiss for 95 % of the photos. The light levels are really low at the moment. A
I know they are pricey but I managed to get a great deal for a lens in great condition. I was about to buy a 35L and the I stumbled upon this deal. I am one happy camper :-)
