Jason Switzer
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Anybody know if Zeiss is supposed to announce any E-mount lenses at Photokina other than the new Loxia 85? Thanks.
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Zeiss Batis lens announcements at Photokina?
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While makes sense, I think we can have a surprise! Zeiss has been very active lately (milvus, batis, loxia) and loxia has, to some extent, appeal to videographers (manual focus, same filter size across the range, declickable aperture).
So makes sense theyannounced it inbetween the IBC and photokina.
I strongly belive there's one batis coming before the end of the year. A 135 IMO.
So makes sense theyannounced it inbetween the IBC and photokina.
I strongly belive there's one batis coming before the end of the year. A 135 IMO.
PeteC21
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There was a rumor that Zeiss would have 5 Loxia and 5 Batis lenses by the end of the year. Photokina would be a great time to announce such offerings. Fingers crossed for something wider than the Batis 18 or Loxia 21. ;-)
Photonymous
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That makes sense. I suspect we will see the cumbersome Macro Batis 60/2.8 in the next days.
I assume the Tele Batis and potential 5th Loxia would cannibalize the sales of the Loxia 85, so those announcements will be pushed until spring. April makes sense.
NumberOne
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Hope you're right - I still need a 14-15mm prime - but I believe that after the "Milvus" and "Loxia" announcements it's finished for "Photokina Zeiss 2016 News"...
Hope I'm wrong though, it's their 200 years birthday, so one never knows!
All the best,
Pedro
NumberOne
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I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
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Sharif Abdou
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How about a Batis 45mm f2, a la the old Contact Zeiss G 45/2?
I would preorder on Day 1, would pretty much complete my kit.
Sharif
I would preorder on Day 1, would pretty much complete my kit.
Sharif
With you 100%, either a 40mm or 45mm would be my ideal length though I would prefer a 35mm over 50mm if they were to go for a more traditional length. Other than the very expensive/front heavy Sony Zeiss 35mm 1.4, I think at the moment there's a bit of a gap for a slightly less expensive and may be lighter fast normal lens. Until they produce such a lens, I will have to keep to my manual 35 1.4 C/Y contax zeiss or minolta rokkor-m 40mm f2 which are stellar lenses except that I miss a lot of shots with my fast moving son!
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I also think 135 f2.8 or a light wight 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio to keep the size down. Personally I will keep the CZ 135za for now and waiting for the 135GM, if the batis is not faster than F2.I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
Michael Jardine
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I have the Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 (150mm equiv) on my MFT system and it's probably my favorite lens because it is an excellent length for candid portraits. I'd love to see the equivalent in full frame.
Jerry Fusselman
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Sorry, you can't have a 135mm f/2.8 to Loxia standards in the Loxia diameter. A 3.2, maybe, just barely, but not a 2.8.I also think 135 f2.8 or a light wight 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio to keep the size down. Personally I will keep the CZ 135za for now and waiting for the 135GM, if the batis is not faster than F2.I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
I'm guessing you can't have a 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio either, for the same reason---Loxia standards and Loxia diameter preclude it.
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Jerry Fusselman
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Sorry, you can't have a 135mm f/2.8 to Loxia standards in the Loxia diameter. A 3.2, maybe, just barely, but not a 2.8.I also think 135 f2.8 or a light wight 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio to keep the size down. Personally I will keep the CZ 135za for now and waiting for the 135GM, if the batis is not faster than F2.I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
I'm guessing you can't have a 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio either, for the same reason---Loxia standards and Loxia diameter preclude it.
dbm305
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Sorry, you can't have a 135mm f/2.8 to Loxia standards in the Loxia diameter. A 3.2, maybe, just barely, but not a 2.8.I also think 135 f2.8 or a light wight 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio to keep the size down. Personally I will keep the CZ 135za for now and waiting for the 135GM, if the batis is not faster than F2.I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
I'm guessing you can't have a 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio either, for the same reason---Loxia standards and Loxia diameter preclude it.
Jerry Fusselman
Leading Member
Sorry, you can't have a 135mm f/2.8 to Loxia standards in the Loxia diameter. A 3.2, maybe, just barely, but not a 2.8.I also think 135 f2.8 or a light wight 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio to keep the size down. Personally I will keep the CZ 135za for now and waiting for the 135GM, if the batis is not faster than F2.I also believed this to be expectable, but after their 85m duplication in both Loxia and Batis lines, I don't know anymore!
Quite honestly I think «135 F2.8» is more than enough/reasonable for "speed/DOF" and would integrate more easily in the A7x line portability/compactness goal...
But again, as it seems that both lines may have equal FLs offers, maybe they go 35mm or 50mm?!
All the best,
Pedro
I'm guessing you can't have a 100mm f2.8 with 1:2 reproduction ratio either, for the same reason---Loxia standards and Loxia diameter preclude it.
cyberpi1
Leading Member
Personally, I was hoping to see Batis 135mm f2.4, not loxia 85 f2.4. It shouldn't be that big as f2 or f1.8, leaving some space for GM 135mm f1.8.
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