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Lou, OIS compensates for pitch and yaw, while IBIS would take care of the other three axes (lateral x and y directions and roll).So let's say you have the a7II with 5 axis IBIS. How will this IS in the 85 affect all that? Sorry, I watch Sony with interest, but do not own any.
Did you notice that they started the video with the Batis on the A7II (or may it was an A7RII but they didn't wanna blow the announcement) then switched to shooting on the A7R? Sort of why I was leaning towards these are the prime lenses you're going to want (along with the 35 Distagon and 55 Sonnar) for the high resolution and/or pro body.My prediction this lens line and new bodies coming soon we will see a lot of switching over to Sony.
I also find it very interesting Zeiss announced the day before Sonys Event tommorrow. Sorry folks that is not by chance it's a marketing plan between them.
I believe there were some older Zeiss Contax lenses with OIS but I'm not 100% sure.I asked at SAR but didnt get a response to the question, is this the first Zeiss made lens with image stabilization?
Except the camera phone lens crap, Zeiss has never had any camera lens with OIS. They clearly stated in past interviews that OIS would compromise IQ. AF is only a limiting factor in that the AF optical cells have to be light and small enough for an effective AF mechanism; thus that would hinder Zeiss somewhat in designing. They were comfortable with making the Touit (but not comfortable to include OIS in the Touit line).I believe there were some older Zeiss Contax lenses with OIS but I'm not 100% sure.
Regarding their statement about AF being detrimental to optical quality, maybe with the advancement of SSM wave motors they can be made small enough with little to no effect on Zeiss' optical design. Maybe there isn't as much glass to move in these designs. Maybe they were full of crap and didn't want to make AF lenses. Who knows?
I'm thinking I should wait for some images from these before I get way too excited. but I do have a short telephoto NEED since selling my 85/1.4.
I would keep the Loxia 50 for sure but I may upgrade the Loxia 35 but need to see if they come out with a Batis 35 in the series. But yea the 35 1.4 Sony Zeiss I still may upgrade to next fall. Have to see but here is the great news we have options and I love options.Did you notice that they started the video with the Batis on the A7II (or may it was an A7RII but they didn't wanna blow the announcement) then switched to shooting on the A7R? Sort of why I was leaning towards these are the prime lenses you're going to want (along with the 35 Distagon and 55 Sonnar) for the high resolution and/or pro body.
I'm sure the Loxia's will do fine as well... especially that 50 Planar.
A-mount lenses with SSM?Except the camera phone lens crap, Zeiss has never had any camera lens with OIS. They clearly stated in past interviews that OIS would compromise IQ. AF is only a limiting factor in that the AF optical cells have to be light and small enough for an effective AF mechanism; thus that would hinder Zeiss somewhat in designing. They were comfortable with making the Touit (but not comfortable to include OIS in the Touit line).
If the Batis 25 can get as sharp as the Elmar 24 at f/4 and on, I would be totally sold. Otherwise, I'm waiting for something extreme on the wide-end. An 18 or preferably 15. Then longer tele for portraits or a mini-Otus 50/1.4. This year is certainly the year of Sony E-mount.
I see the Touit line as the first modern AF line-up that Zeiss is on its own. Others would argue the Contax N or G line-up, but those would not fit today's standard as modern.A-mount lenses with SSM?
Those get shipped in Sony boxes. They are Sony lenses with a blue tag.A-mount lenses with SSM?
Yet they range from very good to friggin' excellent and have a Zeiss-ness about them.Those get shipped in Sony boxes. They are Sony lenses with a blue tag.
:ROTFL:Yet they range from very good to friggin' excellent and have a Zeiss-ness about them.
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