Re: Disgusted with Zeiss Germany re locked Loxia 21 *** WARNING ***
ysultan wrote:
On a different note, I think Zeiss recently updated the focusing mechanism of the Loxia 21. I used like 5 copies in the past and the focus ring on all of them was stiff compared to other Loxias. I tried two new copies and the focus ring feels a lot smoother now.
All three Loxia's I have are recent copies and have extremely smooth focus action. Certainly compared to the Classic Zeiss lenses that I had previously.
But I have to admit to the dubious mounting/unmounting. I can imagine that using the hard infinity focus or close focus stop, or the aperture limit stops, as a means of mounting/unmounting these Loxias lenses, will in time loosen the small screws involved in these stops, and thus damage the lens. I always only use the solid rear part of the lens tube, and use the protruding dot as a means of increasing rotational force.
Even if Zeiss assures me that the Loxia lenses can take that force (of using the hard stops and aperture limits as a means of aiding rotational force for mounting/unmounting), it does not feel right. The little screws in these lenses tend to loosen up over time as it is (as with my Makro Planar 50mm f2), leading to obligatory servicing at Zeiss.
Chris
Chris
Jul 16, 2018 at 01:43 PM
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