Barry Haines
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Who said it was a big deal...I said flip side of the coin.... and that is a big deal because ...?
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Who said it was a big deal...I said flip side of the coin.... and that is a big deal because ...?
There's an assumption that because Sony have a lens making partnership with Zeiss that the two separate companies should share a strategic partnership as well. I wish it were so but I don't think it is. It would certainly be better for the end user not to have these annoying overlaps when there are some glaring holes in the lens line up but I think Zeiss are targetting the focal lengths they believe will be most popular. Part of the rumours circulating about Loxia is that the range will extend to at least five lenses. Hopefully Photokina will give us a better idea of what these may be and when we may expect them. Don't forget also that without the need for an autofocus motor in the lens, they should be able to make faster aperture lenses with little or no size penalty in relation to Sony's own AF lenses.Does anybody have an explanation why they selected the 35 and 50mm focal length? That seems to be the most stupid business decision ever. The FE lens lineup is full of giant holes, but Zeiss decided to build exactly the two lenses that already exist as native FE primes. I don't get it.
I hope it isn't because wide angle with sharp corners are too difficult to issue, given the short flange distance (see the legacy Biogon problems).Does anybody have an explanation why they selected the 35 and 50mm focal length? That seems to be the most stupid business decision ever. The FE lens lineup is full of giant holes, but Zeiss decided to build exactly the two lenses that already exist as native FE primes. I don't get it.
Oh no! Don't say THAT!I hope it isn't because wide angle with sharp corners are too difficult to issue, given the short flange distance (see the legacy Biogon problems).
Thanks Michiel, you made me feel a little better after Annna T's nasty shock.They can go the Distagon way. No issues with my C/Y Distagon lenses. The 2.8 lenses are not to big (except the 21) but a good not to big 24/2.8 must be possible. It will be just a bit longer then C/Y versions. The 18/4 Distagon is actually rather small, but that is possibly to slow for most people. Not for me if it is a good lens.
I'm with you. I'm currently filling the gaps with quite capable adapted lenses (Canon 16-35mm f/4L IS, WATE, Zeiss 100mm Makro-Planar f/2 ZE, Canon 24mm TS-E, etc.) but would love to see something (other than zooms) at the super-wide end and in a medium tele focal length.Does anybody have an explanation why they selected the 35 and 50mm focal length? That seems to be the most stupid business decision ever. The FE lens lineup is full of giant holes, but Zeiss decided to build exactly the two lenses that already exist as native FE primes. I don't get it.
UPDATE: Zeiss now removed the leaflet and the link leads to an error page.For those that are interested you can now download the Loxia leaflet from the SAR link below.
Zeiss posts the Loxia Leaflet. But will announce pricing on September 5th only. | sonyalpharumors
Here you go Joe and one and all...I will keep it up as long as Zeiss don't break my balls (Or Guy and Jack wish me to remove it of course) ...I downloaded it in good faith earlier.UPDATE: Zeiss now removed the leaflet and the link leads to an error page.
The plot thickens.
Joe
Thanks Barry. We'll await your fate. :ROTFL:Here you go Joe and one and all...I will keep it up as long as Zeiss don't break my balls ...I downloaded it in good faith earlier.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/47k8ztgfbi1bgev/AAC8mpjyoX5JxdT1Vd9Y9h8ua?dl=0
What!!!...You were my accompliceThanks Barry. We'll await your fate. :ROTFL:
Joe