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Hi Richard, I think that you might be very happy with IQ. I am using Macro Planar 50/2 at that focal length, and it gets lot of use, especially in the studio for product shots. Let us know what are ...

I tried to put a short "first impression" review of the Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro on the http://www.verybiglobo.com/sony-fe-502-8-macro-hands-on-photokina-2016/# Cheers, Viktor

Nice shots, I like this one in particular for its pastel colors and nice composition. Regards, Viktor

Phenomenal shot with great composition, sublime blurriness and superb models. Well done Steve! Kind regards, Viktor

There are good lenses, great lenses, amazing lenses and than, there are Otus lenses! Nice image Roger. Cheers, Viktor

Great work Jim, I like this one best. Kind regards, Viktor

Zeiss, do you hear? ;-) Viktor

I will try to get Batis too and will than include 85/2.8 C/Y in the mix. I wanted to include also Contax G 90/2.8 but that lens is very similar to 85/2.8 C/Y. If you are using those lenses stopped ...

Physically that should be possible, but we have to consider product optimization too. Similar as car manufacturers who are making several models on single platform, Zeiss is trying to keep ...

Hi Holin, I was told that I should get Loxia 85/2.4 for testing around mid of October. I have C/Y Sonnar 85/2.8 too, so I can try to make few comparison shots and video showing focus breathing. Cheers,

Thanks Tom, good thing about longer focal length is that optical performance is not challanged much by short flange distance. I would also like to have Loxia 135 or even longer, but there are lot ...

Thank you for the detailed reply. I understand now. Cheers, Viktor

Thanks Alex, Loxia 85/2.4 seems to be very nice lens. I hope to get one sample soon for studio testsing, and also to get more reliable experiance with the amount of focus breathing. Why did you ...

I have to correct my previous statement about focus breathing, I tried another composition and it's there. For video you might noticed it, but I have seen much worse. Cheers, Viktor

I honestly think that you will rarely use portrait lens wide open, looking for sharp corners. Certain amount of spherical aberration might actually make subject separation more interesting, ...

I didn't get explicit answer to the question what and when new Loxia will come. If I would read between the lines, that's it for now, but Zeiss will keep monitoring market reaction. I have strong ...

I believe you, it better should be, because it's almost Otus size! Cheers, Viktor

Hi Henry, I didn't have G90/2.8 with me but here is what I think - Loxia will be slightly sharper and will have less PF. While G90/2.8 is sharp enough, purple fringing can be a problem. Loxia will ...

Hi, yes I tried it briefly and got the impression that focus breathing is insignificant. More controlled testing would however give you more reliable answer. I will try to put Loxia 85/2.4 in the ...