Daniel McIntosh
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First shots with the Otus
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RVB
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Gary,I think it's worth the price,Everything i have seen of this lens makes it look outstanding and the old nikkor nocti costs more on the used market,they seek for $5k in the UK and there was one on ebay recently for 10k.. take a look at this snap from the Otus Flickr pool..
Otus 1.4/55 - No Color Fringes, Sample 01 by Carl Zeiss Lenses, on Flickr
ryc
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bensonga
Well-known member
When this lens was first announced, I was VERY skeptical re the price, but the more I see and read, the more I am convinced it may be worth the price of admission.
I'm beginning to realize however, just how far down that slippery slope I've fallen since first coming to GetDPI. Almost all of my photo friends seem to think I must be crazy to even consider this lens.
A few years ago I would have thought so too! :shocked:
Gary
RVB
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Dan Bellyk
New member
A friend of mine and me drove to Toronto to pick up this lens and the 15mm f/2.8
He got the Otus and I the 15mm. The otus is drop dead sexy and soooo damn sharp with excellent colours, trying to figure a way to add this to my lens line-up, I think it's worth the money!
Dan
He got the Otus and I the 15mm. The otus is drop dead sexy and soooo damn sharp with excellent colours, trying to figure a way to add this to my lens line-up, I think it's worth the money!
Dan
paulraphael
Member
I'd save my pennies for this lens if I had a need for these qualities in this focus length. I'll wait for the other sizes before I start doing the scary cost/benefit analysis.
This price point actually makes perfect sense. We should get used to it. It's only a problem if you've got that mania that makes you want the best of everything at any cost, regardless of need. This causes predictable problems when new categories are introduced at unprecedented price points.
I try to stick to my actual needs. For a mid-focal length lens, I'm more than happy with the $200 f1.8g. For some of the wider angles, I'll consider selling heirlooms to get something better. Lucky for me, Schneider has been delaying their $6K 28mm tilt-shift. If it had been available when I did my most recent project, I'd be in serious debt right now.
This price point actually makes perfect sense. We should get used to it. It's only a problem if you've got that mania that makes you want the best of everything at any cost, regardless of need. This causes predictable problems when new categories are introduced at unprecedented price points.
I try to stick to my actual needs. For a mid-focal length lens, I'm more than happy with the $200 f1.8g. For some of the wider angles, I'll consider selling heirlooms to get something better. Lucky for me, Schneider has been delaying their $6K 28mm tilt-shift. If it had been available when I did my most recent project, I'd be in serious debt right now.
leicashot
New member
Just posted my First Impressions here. Part 2 has more on the lens
Nikon Df and Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon First Impressions and Image Samples [Part 2
Nikon Df and Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO-Distagon First Impressions and Image Samples [Part 2
Lovely and informative write-up as usual Kristian! One of the things that impresses me about the lens is it's oof areas and bokeh which do resemble something akin to an 85mm lens. It will be interesting to see what other lenses Zeiss plans to release in the OTUS line of lenses and how they perform.
Just a question....its been reported by some that this lens exhibits a fairly high level of vignetting when shot wide open. I guess this should be expected. Did you experience this?
Again thanks for the link to your initial impressions.
Dave (D&A)
Just a question....its been reported by some that this lens exhibits a fairly high level of vignetting when shot wide open. I guess this should be expected. Did you experience this?
Again thanks for the link to your initial impressions.
Dave (D&A)
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leicashot
New member
Hi Dave thanks. It was just a quick first impressions writeup. No time for a full review unfortunately.
I didn't notice any noticeable vignetting. If it's there is very little and complimentary to the pictures I took. None of the pictures I posted had any editing done. Converted from NEF to jpeg only so very impressive performance to say the least.
I didn't notice any noticeable vignetting. If it's there is very little and complimentary to the pictures I took. None of the pictures I posted had any editing done. Converted from NEF to jpeg only so very impressive performance to say the least.
JohnBrew
Active member
Terrific shots! Did you only shoot @ 1.4? Gorgeous model, btw.