Category Archives: Zeiss

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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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens specifications leaked

Here are the leaked specifications of the previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon and Canon DLR cameras:

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Zeiss ZX1 camera registered with the Bluetooth certification agency

We should be getting closer to the official release of the Zeiss ZX1 fix lens full-frame camera since the ZX1 model was recently registered with the Bluetooth certification agency:

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Zeiss ZX1 camera additional information

Dpreview published their interview with Zeiss on their upcoming ZX1 full-frame fix lens camera. Here are the main points:

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The leaked Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 lens is not for Nikon Z, Canon R or L-mounts

The leaked Zeiss Ventum 21mm f/2.8 lens is definitely not for Nikon Z, Canon R or L-mounts as reported by some websites. Nokishita claims that the lens is for surveillance, but I personally think Zeiss will start a new line of lenses specifically designed for drones just like Venus Optics did a few weeks ago. […]

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