We have not heard any updates on the rumored digital rangefinder from Zeiss in a while. Recently Zeissrumors published this email where a company representative clearly states that there are no plans for a new camera in the near future: “Thank you for your inquiry to Carl Zeiss. As a specialist for high performance lenses, we will continue […]
In addition to the PDN report (see also this Nikon related post), here are some additional images from the show’s floor. What’s inside the Panasonic GH2:
The previously rumored Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/25 lens is now official ($1,699.00). Full press release and samples:
In addition to the rumored Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2.0 lens, there could be a second new Zeiss Distagon 16mm f/2.8 lens: “Oh, by the way, for those who’s interested in astrophotography and ultra-wide angle, Zeiss will be releasing a 15mm/2.8 soon, and it will be available in both ZE and ZF mount, for more details, please wait […]
According to this FM forum post, Carl Zeiss will be releasing a new Distagon 25mm f/2.0 lens this month: “Yes, I have an idea about the new 25. It will be announced in October, so keep an eye for the Zeiss website. And if everything goes well, delivery of the first production batch will be in […]
Just few hours before the announcement – this is the new Carl Zeiss 24/1.8 NEX lens:
Fuji and Sony are on a acquisition spree to boost returns. What a 268-Megapixel sensor looks like. Many users are not happy with the new Final Cut Pro X. Nokia claims its new N9 is ‘the fastest image-capturing phone’ yet. The optics are provided by Carl Zeiss. Wireless follow focus is here:
Update: it seems that Kelvinkamera is in even deeper troubles since (elegantly) is using photographs on their website without permission. The owner of the photograph happened to be a PhotoRumors reader. A week ago Kelvinkamera announced their own line of Zeiss babyPrime lenses. Those are regular Zeiss lenses with a custom made housing for aperture and focusing […]
In this interview with Dr. Winfried Scherle, Senior Vice President of the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss, you can get some interesting insights about the company and their lenses. Did you know for example that Zeiss is a non-profit foundation that reinvests all profits back in R&D? Hurlblog Interview Zeiss Scherle 052411 H264 720p from Shane […]
In addition to the already existing E-mount lenses, Sony is planning to release 7 more for their mirrorless NEX system by the end of 2012: 30mm f/3.5 Macro lens new portrait lens 50mm f/1.8 new Carl Zeiss wide angle lens 24mm f/1.7 new telephoto zoom lens 55-200mm f/4-5.6 new medium telephoto lens new high performance standard zoom new wide […]
