Zeiss unveils ZE lenses with Canon EF mount

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Published on September 14, 2008
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og and digital Canon EOS SLR cameras. Both lenses are manual focus but will confirm focus via the Canon focus confirmation mode. All Canon exposure modes and manual settings and TTL flash metering are supported via electronic contacts, and digital cameras can use setting information in EXIF data. The 50mm lens will cost 579 euros ($822) while the 85mm lens will cost 999 euros ($1,419)



For more information, read descriptions and specifications:



Description and Specifications: Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE



The Brilliant Glimpse



This bright and compact standard lens has a precise manual focusing mechanism and large rotation angle for precise control. The Planar T* 1,4/50 is designed for medium and longer distances and provides high-performance wide open, which only improves as the lens is stopped down. The lens construction controls flare and ghosting artifacts, resulting in a brilliant image with excellent contrast and natural color rendition. The Planar T* 1,4/50 is available with the
F bayonet (ZF), K bayonet (ZK), EF bayonet (ZE) and M42 (ZS) lens mounts and is designed for use with full-frame SLR and DSLR cameras. Combined with a DSLR with a 1.5 crop factor, the lens becomes a compact, lightweight 75 mm portrait lens.



Focal length: 50 mm

Aperture range: f/1.4 – f/16 (1/2 steps)

Focusing range: 0,45 m – infinity

Number of elements/groups: 7/6

Angular field, diag./horiz.: 45.4°/38.4°

Coverage at close range: 16 x 24 mm

Filter thread: M 58 x 0.75

Dimensions (with caps): ø 66 mm, length 69 mm

Weight: 350 g

Camera mounts: F Mount (ZF)

EF Mount (ZE)

K Mount (ZK)

M42 Screw Mount (ZS)




Description and Specifications: Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZE



The Concentrated View



This short telephoto is a classic portrait focal length which is further enhanced by the long barrel rotation for precise control of the focus point in the image. The Planar T* 1,4/85 is optimized for medium to longer distances and provides distortion-free performance, which only improves as the lens is stopped down. The fast f/1.4 aperture is very useful for creatively controlling the depth of field and the nearly circular diaphragm creates a pleasing ‘bokeh’ in the out-of-focus areas. The Planar T* 1,4/85 is available with the F bayonet (ZF), EF bayonet (ZE) and K bayonet (ZK) lens mounts and is designed for use with full-frame SLR and DSLR cameras. Combined with a DSLR with a 1.5 crop factor, the lens becomes a focal length of 128 mm.



Focal length: 85 mm

Aperture range: f/1,4 – f/16 (1/2 steps)

Focusing range: 1 m – infinity

Number of elements/groups: 6/5

Angular field, diag./horiz.: 28.6°/24°

Coverage at close range: 24 x 36 cm

Filter thread: M 72 x 0.75

Dimensions (with caps): ø 77 mm, length 85 mm

Weight: 600 g

Camera mounts: F Mount (ZF)

EF Mount (ZE)

K Mount (ZK)