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Archive 2010Zeiss 28-85 on the way
p.2 #1Zeiss 28-85 on the way
Jordan,
I found the 85 end on this lens to be the best.
-Jim
I found the 85 end on this lens to be the best.
-Jim
Feb 10, 2010 at 07:43 PM
p.2 #2Zeiss 28-85 on the way
Ok, after a few more days of use, I have quickly fallen in love with this lens. My in focus rate is extremely high (about 95%), and it's optically stunning. Great color, and really, really good bokeh.
A few from the last two days.
28mm @ f/8:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/hayden_ice.jpg
These are wide open:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_arthur.jpg
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_car.jpg
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_chair_arm.jpg
100% crop:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_chair_arm_crop.jpg
A few from the last two days.
28mm @ f/8:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/hayden_ice.jpg
These are wide open:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_arthur.jpg
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_car.jpg
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_chair_arm.jpg
100% crop:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_chair_arm_crop.jpg
Feb 13, 2010 at 05:28 PM
p.2 #3Zeiss 28-85 on the way
That second picture with a girl and a Cat is so precious.....!!!
Feb 13, 2010 at 05:36 PM
p.2 #4Zeiss 28-85 on the way
Beautiful shots of your daughter, especially the one from 10 Feb. Makes me almost wish I had the CZ 28-85/3.3-4. Then I remember how good my 24-70L is, and I go out shoot with some Leica primes. Man, it's tough being an alternative shooter. 
Feb 13, 2010 at 06:45 PM
p.2 #5Zeiss 28-85 on the way
The one from 10 Feb? What are you trying to say?
Feb 13, 2010 at 06:48 PM
p.2 #6Zeiss 28-85 on the way
This one.
Jman13 wrote:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_vs.jpg
Jman13 wrote:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_vs.jpg
Feb 13, 2010 at 06:50 PM
p.2 #7Zeiss 28-85 on the way
Ok...
That one was from Feb 9, thus the confusion...the only pics I posted on Feb 10 were the ones of the thistle and a dog statue....which is why I said 'what are you trying to say.'
That one was from Feb 9, thus the confusion...the only pics I posted on Feb 10 were the ones of the thistle and a dog statue....which is why I said 'what are you trying to say.'
Feb 13, 2010 at 06:55 PM
p.2 #8Zeiss 28-85 on the way
Interesting. I see "Feb 10, 2010 at 04:53 AM" at the bottom of that post. Maybe it's adjusted for local time.
Feb 13, 2010 at 07:19 PM
p.2 #10Zeiss 28-85 on the way
So, while I love this lens, I noticed that the little haze marks on this copy seem to have a spidery look to them, and so I was worried about it possibly being fungus (with no way to clean it)...so I called KEH for a return, and this one's going back, but I got its replacement today (an EX graded one). This one looks absolutely mint, save for a slight yellowing of the numbers marking the focal lengths (the aperture numbers are bright). Other than that, absolutely perfect. Perfect glass, perfect finish, perfect damping, perfect zoom action. Frankly, I have no idea how this is not a LN or LN- grade...what would make this not an EX+?
Anyway, optically it appears to be roughly the same as the other one from about 35-85mm (which is great). The thing is, the new copy is significantly sharper at 28mm. The old copy was acceptable wide open at 28mm, and fairly good stopped down. The new one is very sharp wide open and prime-like (save for the very, very corners) stopped down a bit. Very pleased.
This is just a fantastic zoom lens. Easily as good as my two Canon L zooms, and easily as good or better than the 24-105L and 24-70L optically (of course, minus AF and IS, in case of the 24-105). Much happier having this, though, as I saved myself at least $700.
Anyway, optically it appears to be roughly the same as the other one from about 35-85mm (which is great). The thing is, the new copy is significantly sharper at 28mm. The old copy was acceptable wide open at 28mm, and fairly good stopped down. The new one is very sharp wide open and prime-like (save for the very, very corners) stopped down a bit. Very pleased.
This is just a fantastic zoom lens. Easily as good as my two Canon L zooms, and easily as good or better than the 24-105L and 24-70L optically (of course, minus AF and IS, in case of the 24-105). Much happier having this, though, as I saved myself at least $700.
Feb 19, 2010 at 08:01 PM