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I have several zeiss lenses both for the M and what I used on my 5D . Across the board they have outstanding sharpness....almost anything you view at 100% has substantial detail. They are generally higher contrast than the comparable Leica M lens although there are some exceptions. The color is a notch behind the Leica equivalent with less microcontrast. ( what I still call tone separation). I use both the WATE and the ZM18 primarily for street photography..the 18 is sharper but the WATE color is better. Huge different in price. I have the 21/2.8 which is supposed to be the" pick of the litter " out for coding and the 50/2 planar. Both are high contrast tools and great lenses. Here are a few more. sorry about my signiture ..GlenErrolRd is my street address....name is RogerGlenerroird / Wonderful shot
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to my Eye....:bugeyes:
Some Zeiss lenses seem to have a Lovely Glow & Airiness about them
They seem to transcend a flatness which some lenses have
Who can quarrel with the way a zeiss lens renders ? When I compare them head to head in situations relevant to my shooting(yours may differ) . Sometimes I prefer the leica M and others the Zeiss ZM . One you should try is the 50/2 planar ...if you are looking for resolution,contrast and color saturation....its right there with the very best lenses regardless of costs. At $6-700 what a deal. The only downside I have identified is that its a pain to get them coded. For many of the wide angles you have to change out the mount and then address the 6bit .Roger
I agree their sharpness is Outstanding
but i beg to differ on Color
I prefer the Zeiss color to Leica
particularly when seeing it coupled w/film....WOW
Cheers ! Helen
Helen I think sean reid writes about this in each of his lens tests..."its about how the lens draws". The summitar and the planar are just about the opposite ends of whats available. I look at the summitar examples and see highlights that glow and smooth OF areas ..the planar is the opposite....no flare , incredible sharpness,contrast and saturation. Having lenses that draw differently (even with the same FOV) just gives you options.Roger
I will look into the Planar/50 ....THANK YOU for the Tip
Today i bought the summarit 50/1.5
its lovely the oof (will post a pix under the thread 'lenses w/character' , I think YOU started )
BUT i do think I'm a real Zeiss gal
There is a fellow on RFF / goes by the name 'Avotius' aka Colin
His work with Zeiss lenses /Zeiss IIkon Body or M body & Film
is Outstanding......Check out his thread & critique on"More Zeiss 50 Planar' and his shots of a trip to China with that lens...Breathtaking and he's only 23 yrs old
Best-H
I love your Zeiss glass photos Helen. I'm not familiar with the Zeiss Biogon lens you bought...what camera are you using it on?Gary
Great shot BUT what are they pumping into that water...its GREY!!!
Do Love ZEISS GLASS
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