New Zeiss Batis 25mm

Gatobrit · Jul 10, 2018

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

BBQue · Jul 10, 2018

Your chances are very high to extremely high. As for test, I suggest Gletscherbruch. Less error prone than the walls. Also less boring

Since you are new to Sony, and since A7iii is quite complex with tons of choices how to setup and configure, I strongly recommend you get the Gary Friedmann eBook.

Congrats to your new cam!

PS: what’s your next lens after Batis 25?

caplanner · Jul 10, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Gatobrit · Jul 10, 2018

BBQue said:
Your chances are very high to extremely high. As for test, I suggest Gletscherbruch. Less error prone than the walls. Also less boring

Since you are new to Sony, and since A7iii is quite complex with tons of choices how to setup and configure, I strongly recommend you get the Gary Friedmann eBook.

Congrats to your new cam!

PS: what’s your next lens after Batis 25?

Thanks! I will Google the test you mention.

I have the Friedmann book and have read it cover to cover a couple of times. I took his advice in terms of setup. Once I have a good understanding of how the camera performs I will start riffing.

Next lens? Please don’t get me started, but probably the 55mm. It will be a while before I have the $s thought.

Gatobrit · Jul 10, 2018

Bless you!

TristanW · Jul 10, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

My b25 is 2nd copy, 1st one was blur in almost 1/3 frame.

I normally find a higher floor to shoot ground, wide open, checking 4 corners.

--
Tristan.W

richj20 · Jul 10, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

What a treat to get such a fine lens!

For testing, a suggestion is to photograph different types of scenes at all apertures.

For example, landscapes: put foliage in the foreground.

As you stop down, the DOF will increase and you can note at what point the objects in the background give acceptable detail, and at what point detail of the foliage in the foreground becomes not acceptable due to diffraction.

This type of scene also lets you check edge detail.

- Richard

--
http://www.rsjphoto.net

goodbokeh · Jul 10, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

I have three Batis lenses with the 25mm arriving a couple weeks ago. All have been sharp and well made. Given that I can be a backyard flower photographer I'm enjoying the 25's close focus a lot. Here's a shot of a Calla Lilly I recently planted.

Gatobrit · Jul 10, 2018

richj20 said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

Click to expand...

What a treat to get such a fine lens!

For testing, a suggestion is to photograph different types of scenes at all apertures.

For example, landscapes: put foliage in the foreground.

As you stop down, the DOF will increase and you can note at what point the objects in the background give acceptable detail, and at what point detail of the foliage in the foreground becomes not acceptable due to diffraction.

This type of scene also lets you check edge detail.

- Richard

--
http://www.rsjphoto.net

Ah, a good exercise. Thanks!

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

Gatobrit · Jul 10, 2018

goodbokeh said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

Click to expand...

I have three Batis lenses with the 25mm arriving a couple weeks ago. All have been sharp and well made. Given that I can be a backyard flower photographer I'm enjoying the 25's close focus a lot. Here's a shot of a Calla Lilly I recently planted.

Beautiful!

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

Paul Barnard · Jul 10, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

blacksinner · Jul 11, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

--
New to full frame. New to Sony with an A7iii.

you mean loxia 25mm right? batis 25mm is great lens. but not so sharp at f2. but the rendering is amazing

--
my flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103080346@N05/

Hank Radt · Jul 11, 2018

As caplanner says, go take a bunch of pics and then look at them closely.

If you want something more sophisticated, take a look at these:

https://blog.kasson.com/lens-screening-testing/

https://blog.kasson.com/lens-screening-testing/whats-wrong-with-conventional-lens-screening/

Jim Kasson is a regular here, and might even weigh in if you post some images.

RubberDials · Jul 11, 2018

TristanW said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Click to expand...

Gatobrit · Jul 11, 2018

Paul Barnard said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Click to expand...

Gatobrit · Jul 11, 2018

Hank Radt said:
As caplanner says, go take a bunch of pics and then look at them closely.

If you want something more sophisticated, take a look at these:

https://blog.kasson.com/lens-screening-testing/

https://blog.kasson.com/lens-screening-testing/whats-wrong-with-conventional-lens-screening/

Jim Kasson is a regular here, and might even weigh in if you post some images.

Nice, Thank you.

Brian P Smith · Jul 11, 2018

Gatobrit said:
Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Gatobrit · Jul 11, 2018

Brian P Smith said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Click to expand...

Silat Shooter · Jul 11, 2018

Congrats on the purchase! You'll love it! My daily go-to lens.

Paul Barnard · Jul 11, 2018

blacksinner said:
Gatobrit said:

Hi,

I’m looking for advice. I have a new Batis 25mm arriving next week. I would like to make sure I have a good copy as I read that that’s a possibility.

If someone could let me know the best method of determining if I have a good copy, or, with Zeiss, my chances are high that I will have a good copy.

Thanks,

John

Click to expand...

New Zeiss Batis 25mm

Well-known member

BBQue

Guest

Senior Member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Leading Member

Forum Pro

Senior Member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Senior Member

Well-known member

Hank Radt

Guest

Senior Member

Well-known member

Well-known member

Leading Member

Well-known member

Senior Member

Senior Member

Keyboard shortcuts