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Carl Zeiss 2.8/16 F-Distagon
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:32 pm    Post subject: Carl Zeiss 2.8/16 F-Distagon Reply with quote

I'm not into fish eyes much but it would be nice to own one on my 5D without focusing efforts Very Happy.
As my lens collection is based on Rollei-QB mount I'm considering buying one with HFT coating.
Samples, opinions are appreciated Smile


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For the record, one went for 371USD:
Click here to see on Ebay


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheap because Rollei mount


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd call 371usd anything but cheap.
My most expensive mf lens is around 82$: Nikkor-S 50mm f1.4


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

piticu wrote:
I'd call 371usd anything but cheap.
My most expensive mf lens is around 82$: Nikkor-S 50mm f1.4


You will change ...

This was my way too years before, now my most expensive AF lens is around 80 USD and I have only one. Most expensive MF lens is lot more higher. 300 USD is very cheap for a good lens like this, what kind of AF lens available for this price ?


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

for 300$ you can get for example a fine nikkor-d 85mm f1.8


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes. Personally I take for same amount instead an older Nikkor 85mm, I like better it's optical quality and old Nikkor works on many camera. Old one will works 20 yrs later too. Look early AF lenses they are landed in trash can. Some AF Nikkor has no aperture ring and default stage is closed aperture. I am planing on long term with lenses and on many system as possible. So for same price AF definitely worst deal.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AF is ot necessarily worst deal just because you or me won't opt for it. I didn't bought a af lens since a long time now and i'm not planning to do so now.
I'm not trying to start a fire, I just gave you an example of a fine af lens you can get it for that sum Smile

yalcinaydin, i apologize for the off topic


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bear in mind that with extreme focal width lenses blemishes on the lens can have a much more severe effect than with normal lenses.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 4:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

piticu wrote:
...yalcinaydin, i apologize for the off topic

No problem Wink