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Zeiss Planar T* 50/1,4 ZE
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PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 4:43 pm    Post subject: Zeiss Planar T* 50/1,4 ZE Reply with quote
I´m thinking of buying this lens. How does it compare to the contax version? I have seen some testshots wideopen and it looks a little bit soft. Please advise. Thank you!


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It depends on sample a little, but it isn`t razor sharp at f/1.4(contax). ZE is exactly same lens. Little comparision:
http://www.slrlensreview.com/web/carl-zeiss-slr-lenses-51/standard-slr-lenses-94/284-carl-zeiss-planar-t-50mm-f14-zf-lens-review.html

Btw it depends on light condition a lot - sometimes Planar at f/1.4 is softish, somtimes is sharp for example:


100%crop no sharpening


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
karabud wrote:
It depends on sample a little, but it isn`t razor sharp at f/1.4(contax). ZE is exactly same lens. Little comparision:
http://www.slrlensreview.com/web/carl-zeiss-slr-lenses-51/standard-slr-lenses-94/284-carl-zeiss-planar-t-50mm-f14-zf-lens-review.html

Btw it depends on light condition a lot - sometimes Planar at f/1.4 is softish, somtimes is sharp for example:


100%crop no sharpening



Thanks Karabud!

So, should I get the ZE version or the Contax version?


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check this forum. (Search!)

I have published a test of this lens here...


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quote:
Thanks Karabud!

So, should I get the ZE version or the Contax version?


If you want more samples - i can send you. I will go for Contax version - it`s equal optically and cheaper twice Wink

Another sample:






bokeh:


Last edited by karabud on Tue May 25, 2010 6:58 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
LucisPictor wrote:
Check this forum. (Search!)

I have published a test of this lens here...


I couldn't find it... Embarassed I have read reviews of this lens but I thought I would ask people that use it in real world applications. If you have time could you please include the link to your test? Thanks


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
karabud wrote:
Quote:
Thanks Karabud!

So, should I get the ZE version or the Contax version?


If you want more samples - i can send you. I will go for Contax version - it`s equal optically and cheaper twice Wink

Another sample:






bokeh:



Beautiful samples Karabud. I'm leaning towards getting the ZE version though.


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
electricl wrote:
LucisPictor wrote:
Check this forum. (Search!)

I have published a test of this lens here...


I couldn't find it... Embarassed I have read reviews of this lens but I thought I would ask people that use it in real world applications. If you have time could you please include the link to your test? Thanks


Hmmm... I can't find it either. Strange.


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
check my today's shots Wink
http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1034943.html#1034943


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
check my today's shots Wink
http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1034943.html#1034943


Nice shots!You got MM or AE ?


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
this one is MM, but wide open don't change anything for ninja blades


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
LucisPictor wrote:
electricl wrote:
LucisPictor wrote:
Check this forum. (Search!)

I have published a test of this lens here...


I couldn't find it... Embarassed I have read reviews of this lens but I thought I would ask people that use it in real world applications. If you have time could you please include the link to your test? Thanks


Hmmm... I can't find it either. Strange.


What did you conclude from your lens test? I'm leaning towards the ZE version, I get warranty and built in AF confirm with my 7D.


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
this one is MM, but wide open don't change anything for ninja blades

Yes i know i got AE. I`m thinking about optical differences - i think all ae&mm&ze/zf are same(only aperture is different) - but there are better and inferior samples.


PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2010 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
poilu wrote:
check my today's shots Wink
http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1034943.html#1034943


Lovely shots as usual Poilu. I think I will get the ZE version and later on Contax.


PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 12:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
many f1.4 lens is sharper than this one wide open (takumar, canon ef, nikon,...), but it should be sharp enough on FF (I tested it on 5d2)


PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I went ahead and ordered the ZE version, it should be here in a couple of days Very Happy
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