Category Archives: Zeiss

Pictures from a 56MP Sony camera appear on Flickr

By PR admin | Published: April 29, 2015

Carl Zeiss uploaded few sample images from their new Batis lenses and some of them are taken with an unknown 56MP Sony camera – the pixel size is 8910×6300 (see also this link). Here is the actual image:

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Zeiss got a new Batis series of full frame mirrorless lenses

By PR admin | Published: April 22, 2015

The teaser I posted yesterday was for a new line of Zeiss full frame mirrorless lenses called Batis (for now only for Sony FE). The new lenses are already listed on Adorama and B&H. The lenses have a built-in OLED screen that displays focal information and aperture. Technical specifications:

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Zeiss got a new mirrorless surprise (teaser)

By PR admin | Published: April 21, 2015

Update: the new lenses are officially announced. Zeiss is teasing on Twitter and Facebook about a new mirrorless “surprise” (lens?): Hey @cliffordphoto, don’t spoil the #surprise! >> http://t.co/RDN6lyDXMC pic.twitter.com/nheeMS1nOv — Carl Zeiss Lens Team (@CarlZeissLenses) April 21, 2015 One possibility are the already rumored wide angle and tele Loxia mirrorless lenses which recently got mentioned […]

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Deal of the day: Zeiss Touit lenses now 30% off

By PR admin | Published: March 21, 2015

New Zeiss Touit lens discount: the Touit 12mm f/2.8 and Touit 32mm f/1.8 lenses for Sony E and Fujifilm mounts are now 30% off: Link to all 12mm f/2.8 Zeiss Touit lens and lens bundles Link to all 32mm f/1.8 Zeiss Touit lens and lens bundles

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The latest deals on photo gear

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2015

Other current deals: → $100 off all Zeiss lenses (including Otus and ZM product lines) → WPPI special from B&H → Panasonic FT5 waterproof camera for $197 (original 297.95) → Profoto B1 500 AirTTL flash is now $100 off → Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 lens is now $100 off → Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 lens is now $270 off → […]

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2015

→ Tokina announced a new Cinema 50-135mm T3.0 lens. → The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens is now in stock. → The latest Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC lens is now in stock. → ‪New Zeiss‬ ‎Otus‬ ZE 85mm f/1.4 lens for ‪‎Canon‬ mount is now $900 off on eBay. → The Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 […]

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2015 CP+ rumors roundup

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2015

Here is a quick recap on what is expected/rumored to be announced from the major camera and lens manufacturers during the CP+ show that will take place next month (February 12-15, 2015) in Japan:

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New Zeiss Loxia wide and tele prime lenses coming in 2015

By PR admin | Published: January 3, 2015

In a recent interview, Richard Schleuning from Carl Zeiss casually mentioned that new wide and tele prime lenses will be on market by the end of 2015. The new Loxia product line contains manual focus lenses designed for full frame mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7. Via Hdslrshooter

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Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens now shipping

By PR admin | Published: November 12, 2014

The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at Amazon US and Amazon Germany. Technical details, sample images and additional information on the new lens can be found here.

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More details on the rumored Sony/Zeiss and Mamiya medium format digital rangefinder cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2014

Few weeks ago I reported that two new medium format digital rangefinder will be announced in the next few months by Sony/Zeiss and Mamiya. Today I received some additional information: 50 megapixel medium format CMOS sensor (probably made by Sony) Two versions will be sold under the Mamiya and Sony brands Only the Sony version will […]

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