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Zeiss ZX1 camera spotted at Asian certification authority

The Zeiss ZX1 camera was recently spotted at an Asian certification authority. The ZX1 was initially supposed to start shipping in early 2019. Zeiss recently confirmed that the camera is still being tested. The recent certification confirms that the ZX1 is not canceled, but just delayed. B&H still lists the camera as “coming soon”. Additional pictures from […]

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Zeiss on the delayed ZX1 camera: “We are currently working on advancing this novel concept and are testing the first cameras”

In response to my last post about the Zeiss ZX1 camera, a reader contacted me and shared a recent update from Zeiss on the missing ZX1 camera that was supposed to start in early 2019 (thanks Tim):

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Where is the Zeiss ZX1 camera?

The Zeiss ZX1 full-frame camera was announced in September 2018 and shipments were supposed to start in early 2019. As of September 2019, the Zeiss ZX1 is nowhere to be found. The camera is still listed at B&H Photo and at the official Zeiss website but I am not sure what is going on – a simple […]

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The new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 and Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 lenses will be released in June

The new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens will be released in June 2019. Pre-orders are currently open: Adorama | B&H | Park Camera |WEX. The new Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 Aspherical lens for E-mount will also be released in June 2019. The price in Japan will be ¥159,300 including tax, or around $1,400. Additional pictures:

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Zeiss Ventum 2.8/21 announced: lightweight industrial lens with E-mount for use with drones

The previously rumored Zeiss Ventum 2.8/21 lightweight industrial lens with E-mount for use with drones is now officially announced (check pricing and avaialbility at Adorama and B&H). Press release:

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens now available for pre-order

The new Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon is now available for pre-order: Adorama B&H Park Camera (UK) WEX Photo (UK) Via NikonRumors Check out the new US rebates for the month of May at Adorama & B&H Photo

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Nikon/Canon officially announced

The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens (1.4/100) is now officially announced: Mount: ZE (for Canon EF), ZF.2 (for Nikon F) Lens constitution: 11 groups 14 pieces Minimum shooting distance: 1.0 m APO Sonnar lens design Maximum shooting magnification: 1: 8.6 Filter diameter: 86 mm Maximum diameter: 100.7 mm Focus […]

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Additional information on the upcoming Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 drone lens

Additional information on the upcoming Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 drone lens:

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