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pressureworld
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 Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:29 am Post subject: CARL ZEISS JENA FLEKTOGON 35/2.8 |
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pressureworld wrote:
Im really in need of a sharp 35mm and was looking at the Zeiss Flek but before I pulled the trigger I wanted to ask is there a major difference between the (Zebra which is a heck of a lot cheaper) and the MC version of this popular lens, visually will it really make a difference?
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:32 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I don't remember for zebra exactly, but before zebra lens has lot less contrast need to add contrast with software.
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pressureworld
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:52 am Post subject: |
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pressureworld wrote:
thanks Attila I needed to know because the price difference is so huge
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IvanJ
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:57 am Post subject: |
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IvanJ wrote:
Zebra is only f/2.8, they didn't make f/2.8 version in MC.
I had it, it focuses a little closer than f/2.4 - to 18cm, mine had a slight contrast loss due to fogging of one of the elements, but it was very sharp and I used it for macro only. I can't comment on it's wide angle performance since on Nikon I used it (both 2.4 and 2.8 ) only for macro work. Didn't see any difference in favor of 2.4 version in this kind of use (considering that contrast issue was a sample issue with my 2.8 )
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esrods
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:39 am Post subject: |
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esrods wrote:
I think f2.8/35mm Flek is single coated and is older lens.
MC version is a bit faster at f2.4.
I have an f2.8 in silver and also had an MC version but I sold it last week (to get a Distagon  ).
As you pointed out MC version is a lot more expensive but is also better in my opinion. Good colour saturation, contrast and less prone to flare. Both are reasonably sharp.
I miss my MC version. 
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hacksawbob
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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hacksawbob wrote:
I have both, but my MC has recently developed an aperture issue, I have not compared them back to back. But the general rule between MC and zebra is Zebra are made of lightweight aluminium they are easily damaged more so that the later black version.
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/german/zeiss/flektogon/
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