Recently bought one 85mm Zeiss Loxia and very pleased with the results so far. Still practicing to focus rapidly enough, but at least I know exactly where I end up focusing (using focus magnification and peaking). I was a bit surprised learning that this lens is actually made in Japan by Cosina (in my childhood Cosina was a 'nothing particular' 3rd party lens maker), but when I reviewed Voigtlander 50mm f/2 apo-lanthar quality - that is also a Cosina product - I had no concern about my decision.
Carl Zeiss didn’t have videographers in mind with ‘declick’ feature! This was a bonus feature! Put into context or remember the year Loxia lenses were designed. Back in the day ….. Using high-end fixed focal length lenses was never a first port of call for RUclipsrs or Videographers. Otherwise ….. excellent video and very informative! By the way …. thanks to your video and couple of others, persuaded me to buy the Carl Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 (early January 2024 from Amazon UK) for my ‘back to my roots’ landscape photography project.
Zeiss Loxia lenses are made in Japan and not in Germany. They are designed in Germany like the Sony Zeiss ZA lenses. Actually only some of Leica lenses are made in Germany. The Zeiss Loxia and Voightlander are the only lens manufacturer that offer a series of manual focus lenses with electronic reporting. Tokina has only one manual focus lens with electronic reporting.
I think it is less practical if the whole barrel spins as opposed to some other lenses which are just easier to grab and turn. But I agree, if you know, you can definitely work with it.
Recently bought one 85mm Zeiss Loxia and very pleased with the results so far. Still practicing to focus rapidly enough, but at least I know exactly where I end up focusing (using focus magnification and peaking). I was a bit surprised learning that this lens is actually made in Japan by Cosina (in my childhood Cosina was a 'nothing particular' 3rd party lens maker), but when I reviewed Voigtlander 50mm f/2 apo-lanthar quality - that is also a Cosina product - I had no concern about my decision.
25mm is so good.
Carl Zeiss didn’t have videographers in mind with ‘declick’ feature! This was a bonus feature!
Put into context or remember the year Loxia lenses were designed.
Back in the day ….. Using high-end fixed focal length lenses was never a first port of call for RUclipsrs or Videographers.
Otherwise ….. excellent video and very informative!
By the way …. thanks to your video and couple of others, persuaded me to buy the Carl Zeiss Loxia 21mm f2.8 (early January 2024 from Amazon UK) for my ‘back to my roots’ landscape photography project.
I got the Zeiss Loxia Distagon 21mm 2.8, it is better than I expected, so I can recommend it.
Zeiss Loxia lenses are made in Japan and not in Germany. They are designed in Germany like the Sony Zeiss ZA lenses.
Actually only some of Leica lenses are made in Germany.
The Zeiss Loxia and Voightlander are the only lens manufacturer that offer a series of manual focus lenses with electronic reporting. Tokina has only one manual focus lens with electronic reporting.
Really nice and informative piece. Thanks for sharing.
Just found your channel and I love your attitude and style! Keep up the good work ;)
Thanks for all the information Mister Bas Goossens! From Caracas, Venezuela.
Carlos Eduardo Vegas Cisneros thanks!
the video quality looks just fantastic
Thanks Jimi!
Great one... I use a Loxia 21mm f/.2.8 (amazing piece of glass)!
Thanks Gustavo! Yes I do love the quality of them!
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thank you, excellent review.
Thanks for your kind words Michael!
What camera/lens is used for the interview and street backstage?
Giovanni Forte RED Helium and Canon 24-70
spin the lens before you try to remove or mount. simple as that.
I think it is less practical if the whole barrel spins as opposed to some other lenses which are just easier to grab and turn. But I agree, if you know, you can definitely work with it.