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Batis 25 and Batis 85 - Availability and Experiences
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Guy Mancuso
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Guy Mancuso
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Great news . Enjoy
MikeEvangelist
Member
So glad more people are finally getting their hands on these lenses. The 25mm Batis is a joy every time I use it.
Here's a 7-shot handheld panorama of San Francisco, taken from the Coit Tower.
Batis 25mm on A7Rii @ ƒ10
Here's a much larger version
And a 100% crop...
Here's a 7-shot handheld panorama of San Francisco, taken from the Coit Tower.
Batis 25mm on A7Rii @ ƒ10
Here's a much larger version
And a 100% crop...
Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Seriously the 25 is without a doubt a must have lens
k-hawinkler
Well-known member
So glad more people are finally getting their hands on these lenses. The 25mm Batis is a joy every time I use it.
Here's a 7-shot handheld panorama of San Francisco, taken from the Coit Tower.
Batis 25mm on A7Rii @ ƒ10
Here's a much larger version
And a 100% crop...
View attachment 113866
Many thanks Mike. Gorgeous image. Incredible detail!
Annna T
Active member
Mmm .. That thread is now almost the last one, down of the list of forum threads.
A sign of how it is difficult to find some in stock ?
I think that one-two forumers were able to get a 25mm ? (They seem even rarer than the 85mm) and I have a question :
How trustful is the distance scale on the LCD ? Is it OK for zone focusing ?
I ask because I have a few Olympus lenses which are focusing by wire, but where a clutch mechanism allows you to switch directly from AF to MF and vice versa. Alas the distance scale appearing on the barrel in MF is too imprecise for meaningful zone focusing.
So I'm really curious about how well that work on the Batis lenses, especially with the 25mm.
A sign of how it is difficult to find some in stock ?
I think that one-two forumers were able to get a 25mm ? (They seem even rarer than the 85mm) and I have a question :
How trustful is the distance scale on the LCD ? Is it OK for zone focusing ?
I ask because I have a few Olympus lenses which are focusing by wire, but where a clutch mechanism allows you to switch directly from AF to MF and vice versa. Alas the distance scale appearing on the barrel in MF is too imprecise for meaningful zone focusing.
So I'm really curious about how well that work on the Batis lenses, especially with the 25mm.
Annna,
I don't do much zone focusing so your question intrigued me.
The readout is to a tenth of a foot or meter. It also shows the near and far zone of focus.
I did some manual focusing on various points and the readout seemed reasonably accurate. The Peaking indiction in the EVF seemed reasonably consistent with the readout as well.
I did all of this at relatively close focus distances wide open.
Stopped down and at longer focus distances I expect that it will be a good indiction.
I've never thought of focus markings on lenses as being more than a rough guide.
I don't do much zone focusing so your question intrigued me.
The readout is to a tenth of a foot or meter. It also shows the near and far zone of focus.
I did some manual focusing on various points and the readout seemed reasonably accurate. The Peaking indiction in the EVF seemed reasonably consistent with the readout as well.
I did all of this at relatively close focus distances wide open.
Stopped down and at longer focus distances I expect that it will be a good indiction.
I've never thought of focus markings on lenses as being more than a rough guide.
Not that I've noticed. As mentioned above, I don't do a lot of MF so its not something to which I pay attention.
One thing I've noticed with both Sony and Batis is that the more quickly the focus ring is turned the faster it seems to move. Conversely, when fine tuning and moving it slowly it reduces the movement of the focus plane which makes precise focus a bit easier.
Paul David
Member
Mine's on the way back to B&H
I was pretty excited when it came, as I ordered long ago.
Unfortunately the right side, about 2/3 down, was quite unsharp. This was verified in many photos, even if I focused directly on that area. The center was slightly better than the 16-35mm, but the right side was unacceptable until f/5.6 and never was better than the 16-35mm. I'm afraid I don't have time (or know how) to post the photos on the board.
So, I'll see how the replacement does.
Paul
I was pretty excited when it came, as I ordered long ago.
Unfortunately the right side, about 2/3 down, was quite unsharp. This was verified in many photos, even if I focused directly on that area. The center was slightly better than the 16-35mm, but the right side was unacceptable until f/5.6 and never was better than the 16-35mm. I'm afraid I don't have time (or know how) to post the photos on the board.
So, I'll see how the replacement does.
Paul
One used Batis 25mm at B&H also
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801294675-USE/zeiss_2103_750_batis_25mm_f_2_lens.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801294675-USE/zeiss_2103_750_batis_25mm_f_2_lens.html
Re: Batis 25 and Batis 85 - Availability and Experiences - Buying Japan
OK - was on B&H since 9-12 for the 25mm Batis. Was told 1 month ago that I'd get lens with 11-26 shipment. Well - 11-26 went by & I called them on Sunday 11-29. Probed and was told that they're still working on summer orders ........ forgeddaboutitttt.
I checked eBay and found a reputable seller from Japan - "e_product_japan". They had positive feedback and comments like, "unbelievably fast shipping". I took the bait and sent $1,488.00 - BUT their lens includes $55 shade that B&H charges extra for.
The lens was shipped today EMS - arriving by Wednesday. We'll see - but so far so good. I didn't pay that much of a premium and don't have to wait until 2016. Again - we'll see how this works out.
OK - was on B&H since 9-12 for the 25mm Batis. Was told 1 month ago that I'd get lens with 11-26 shipment. Well - 11-26 went by & I called them on Sunday 11-29. Probed and was told that they're still working on summer orders ........ forgeddaboutitttt.
I checked eBay and found a reputable seller from Japan - "e_product_japan". They had positive feedback and comments like, "unbelievably fast shipping". I took the bait and sent $1,488.00 - BUT their lens includes $55 shade that B&H charges extra for.
The lens was shipped today EMS - arriving by Wednesday. We'll see - but so far so good. I didn't pay that much of a premium and don't have to wait until 2016. Again - we'll see how this works out.
Could this be one of the lenses someone sent back b/c of uncentered elements? I've read about some of these lenses having optical issues.
Jose Viegas
New member
Yesterday received a new 25mm. I had ordered it last Friday from a local dealer in Spain.
gDallasK
New member
My 85 arrived today - and despite the fact that we are being battered by Storm Desmond so no outdoor photography - I am so impressed at how sharp this lens is. And I love the creamy bokeh. I'm not missing my Canon 85 1.2 at all. Particularly as the Batis can't weigh much more than half what the Canon did!
Now I have both lenses (after waiting nearly six months for my order to be fulfilled) I can't wait to see what Zeiss will come up with next. How about a 50mm too? That would be just perfect
Now I have both lenses (after waiting nearly six months for my order to be fulfilled) I can't wait to see what Zeiss will come up with next. How about a 50mm too? That would be just perfect
jpaulmoore
Active member
My Batis 25mm comes today from B&H! I placed the order on August 30.
J. Paul
J. Paul