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[iiiNelson]

The long rumored Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens is now listed for pre-order at B&H and Adorama for $1,999. Let the games begin. :watch:

Joe

My first thought was that the lens needs an extra f stop at least. Samples seem to be in line with the rest of the Batis lenses which is to say excellent and smooth.

 

[jdphoto]

I was hoping for an f/2, but I guess size does matter.

 

[MikeEvangelist]

I'm not afraid to spend for good lenses, but for me this is too expensive. I'll stick with the dreadful 135mm ƒ1.8 Sonnar.

 

[Vivek]

Who designed this lens? Tamron or Sigma?

 

[ggibson]

Who designed this lens? Tamron or Sigma?

Who cares?

 

[Vivek]

Who cares?

Some do.

 

[iiiNelson]

I'm not afraid to spend for good lenses, but for me this is too expensive. I'll stick with the dreadful 135mm ƒ1.8 Sonnar.

Thats sort of my thinking. My ONLY issue with the A-mount version is that I can't AF to the edges of the viewfinder without focus/recompose techniques.

 

[MikeEvangelist]

My ONLY issue with the A-mount version is that I can't AF to the edges of the viewfinder without focus/recompose techniques.

Well, I use it on an A99ii, which has more AF points.

 

[iiiNelson]

Well, I use it on an A99ii, which has more AF points.

True. I haven't bought one of those yet as the 135/1.8 is the only A-mount lens I still have.

 

[ecsh]

I was waiting to see what it was going to be, and now i will put my funds towards a more versitle lens like the 24-70 2.8. I know its more than the Batis, but i will have more useage. From time to time i use the CZ on my A7rii with the adapter, and am happy with that.

 

[tcdeveau]

Definitely interested but I'll wait for one on the used market

 

[Vivek]

Quite few have to buy it before it hits the used market..

 

[iiiNelson]

On a somewhat related note, I tried the Sigma 135/1.8 today on a D810. It's quite large but the optical quality seems pretty special. I really don't want to part with my Sony Zeiss 135/1.8 but I would like to take advantage of Eye AF and the other features.

 

[Guy Mancuso]

I have the Sigma 135 1.8 coming next week. Could not resist

 

[iiiNelson]

I have the Sigma 135 1.8 coming next week. Could not resist

Looking forward to seeing results. I've heard that some people have issues with the camera needing to be reset when using the MC-11 adapter. I'm curious to know if you end up experiencing the same issues.

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Hope to find out soon here if everything works okay

 

[Knorp]

Looking forward to seeing results. I've heard that some people have issues with the camera needing to be reset when using the MC-11 adapter. I'm curious to know if you end up experiencing the same issues.

So far no issues with my lens.
It's big, it's heavy, it's spectacular ...
Anyway, looking forward to Guy's findings and verdict.
Lenstip is pretty impressed by its performance: Sigma A 135 mm f/1.8 DG HSM