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Archive 2009 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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p.3 #1 · p.3 #1 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Anden wrote:
f/1.4
Nice shot, Anden.

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Dec 04, 2009 at 08:27 PM

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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Well, I owned a 35L for quite a while, and loved it. Now I have a Zeiss ZE35, and the output seems quite different in many respects.

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Dec 05, 2009 at 12:11 AM

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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Thanks! Yes it was hand held. The lamp was very bright.

A

Dec 05, 2009 at 04:44 AM

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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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:

http://www.imaginenature.com/audio/PICT0085.jpg

Dec 05, 2009 at 04:51 AM

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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Anden wrote:
Thanks guys.

No it is pretty much dusk and dawn all day... Grey and a lot of rain.

As for candles, we always eat breakfast with candles. It is cosy and and a nice way to start the day.

A

But dont they taste a bit waxy?

Dec 05, 2009 at 04:54 AM

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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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:

http://www.imaginenature.com/audio/FL2K0686.jpg

My 5DII could do no better. This was a 15sec ISO6 shot

Dec 05, 2009 at 05:21 AM

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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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:

http://www.imaginenature.com/audio/PICT0085.jpg

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... :-)

Dec 05, 2009 at 06:11 AM

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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Alf Beharie wrote:
But dont they taste a bit waxy?

:-)

Dec 05, 2009 at 06:12 AM

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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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:

http://www.imaginenature.com/audio/FL2K0686.jpg

My 5DII could do no better. This was a 15sec ISO6 shot

Very nice!!!

Dec 05, 2009 at 06:12 AM

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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

The performance you are getting from yours is excellent. I wouldn't bother with upgrading to the rubber ring version. Enjoy!

Dec 14, 2009 at 01:38 AM

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p.3 #11 · p.3 #11 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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

Dec 14, 2009 at 05:48 AM

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p.3 #12 · p.3 #12 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Your first shot is absolutely spectacular Anden, congratulations! Could you give the EXIF too? Was it handheld?

Dec 15, 2009 at 02:23 AM

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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

GLad you like it Philber. All shots were hand held. The first was at ISO 1600. Don´t have the rest of the EXIF at work.

A

Dec 15, 2009 at 03:20 AM

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p.3 #14 · p.3 #14 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Anden wrote:
The 35L is probably the more convenient lens but due to the massive price difference the choice was easy for me.

Please explain your statement. Examples of the Rollei Zeiss 35/1.4 that I've seen for sale are priced very close to the new price of a 35L.

Dec 29, 2009 at 02:16 AM

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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

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 :-)

A

Dec 29, 2009 at 03:22 AM

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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Andreas, you are really making me want this lens. Or is it just your great photography

Jan 03, 2010 at 05:25 AM

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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

You are most kind! To be honest. It is all about the lens.

A

Jan 03, 2010 at 09:49 AM

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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Here is one for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ZEISS-DISTAGON-35-1-4-HFT-FOR-ROLLEI-35-2-PINS_W0QQitemZ300382870549QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFilm_Cameras?hash=item45f036dc15#ht_500wt_1182

Jan 03, 2010 at 09:51 AM

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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

I'm really loving your shots with this lens! You have such a great style...

Jan 03, 2010 at 11:29 AM

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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread

Anden, your style is fantastic. To the point of making me believe that your third shot is actually Swedish winter :-)

Jan 03, 2010 at 01:08 PM

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