Category Archives: Zeiss

10% back in rewards on several Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon and Sigma lenses

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2015

Adorama is currently offering 10% back in rewards on several Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon and Sigma lenses. All lenses ship free. This rewards promotion expires 12/31.

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Price of the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens announced

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2015

The US price of the latest Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens is $4,990. The lens is available in both Nikon and Canon mounts. The expected shipping date is February, 2016. Additional information on the Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens can be found here. Via NikonRumors

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Some Zeiss Loxia/Batis lens rumors

By PR admin | Published: November 21, 2015

Some Zeiss Loxia/Batis lens rumors: One new Loxia lens expected to be announced next year (2016), probably around/for Photokina (see current Loxia product line). Possible focal length: between 85mm-100mm, aperture: f/2.8 or f/2. One possibility is a re-design of the Zeiss 85mm f/2 Sonnar lens (already discontinued). Don’t expect any ultra-wide Loxia lenses in the future […]

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Contax digital camera concept

By PR admin | Published: November 4, 2015

A reader sent me those renderings of two Contax digital concept cameras. Don’t expect to see them in your local camera store anytime soon. Here is the second camera:

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The latest DxOMark tests

By PR admin | Published: November 1, 2015

Zeiss Loxia 2/50 Sony E-mount lens review can be found here: “Anyone looking for a small, high-grade 50mm lens for the Sony A7-series cameras will find a lot to like about the Zeiss Loxia. Not only is it relatively small and lightweight compared with other lens options such as the 55mm Otus (which could be […]

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Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens (ZF.2 and ZE) announced

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2015

The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 lens is now officially announced and will available in Nikon and Canon mounts (ZF.2 and ZE) in the second quarter of 2016. The retail sales price is not available, but given the price of other Otus lenses, expect new 1.4/28 to cost around $4,000. Additional information, including technical specifications, […]

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Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 full frame lens with Sony E-mount announced

By PR admin | Published: October 12, 2015

Zeiss announced a new Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 full frame lens with Sony E-mount. The price is $1,499 (pre-order link). Shipping starts in December 2015. The first review of the new lens can be found here. Technical data for the Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 lens: Focal length 21 mm Aperture range f/2.8 – f/22 Lens elements/groups 11 / […]

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