Hi Jules, Zeiss always made wonderful lenses and the zf2 line is outstanding. The only issue is that you need a adaptor if you want to use these AIs mount on Z series which makes these already heavy lenses not so well balanced on an hybrid camera. I recently discovered what I would call a real jewel : the voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Z mount. It’s full metal, have a aperture ring which 1/3 stops, a fantastic focusing ring( as smooth as a Leica for those who knows) , of course a metal bayonet (which put the Nikon SE line in the toy world, shame on you Nikon) and at fast aperture it gives a very delicate diffusion of light giving it a old look (but still sufficiently sharp) and when you close after f2.8 it s a rather modern lens with sharpness and contrast. In short the best of the 2 worlds in one lens. Finally it gets a retro look with its full metal focus ring ( like the first auto Nikon lenses which I personnaly loves) which is exactly what a Nikon Zf needs. I do think it will be my first lens on my Zf to make pictures for pleasure. The 40mm is a very good and rather unknown focal which is larger than 50mm ( I definitely find the 50mm too narrow) and a little longer the 35mm which makes it better for large portraits. It also permits to reach very fast apertures and keeps a good bokeh (equivalent to a 50mm f1.4) and for me since I discovered it, it s my best universal lens. So if as me you like wellmade and very efficient tool, try it and I am sure you will keep it. Note that for Zf users with the unique capability of the Zf to focus using the green rectangular confirmation , you more or less forget it s a manual lens and you focus very quickly. Have a nice day.
I wasn’t familiar with this lens, but after reading your comments I looked at the specs. It’s only 11 ounces, which is amazing for a 1.2 lens. Seems like a great option. As always thanks for watching and your comments.
Try the 25 f2, it's different than the 2.8, all zeiss f2 are of a specific rendering i.e. the 28,35 are 'hollywood' lenses, the 2.8 is more comparable with the c/y
Jules, thank you for your honest review.
Thank you Leo.
Zeiss make AWESOME optics
Hi Jules, Zeiss always made wonderful lenses and the zf2 line is outstanding. The only issue is that you need a adaptor if you want to use these AIs mount on Z series which makes these already heavy lenses not so well balanced on an hybrid camera. I recently discovered what I would call a real jewel : the voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Z mount. It’s full metal, have a aperture ring which 1/3 stops, a fantastic focusing ring( as smooth as a Leica for those who knows) , of course a metal bayonet (which put the Nikon SE line in the toy world, shame on you Nikon) and at fast aperture it gives a very delicate diffusion of light giving it a old look (but still sufficiently sharp) and when you close after f2.8 it s a rather modern lens with sharpness and contrast. In short the best of the 2 worlds in one lens. Finally it gets a retro look with its full metal focus ring ( like the first auto Nikon lenses which I personnaly loves) which is exactly what a Nikon Zf needs. I do think it will be my first lens on my Zf to make pictures for pleasure. The 40mm is a very good and rather unknown focal which is larger than 50mm ( I definitely find the 50mm too narrow) and a little longer the 35mm which makes it better for large portraits. It also permits to reach very fast apertures and keeps a good bokeh (equivalent to a 50mm f1.4) and for me since I discovered it, it s my best universal lens. So if as me you like wellmade and very efficient tool, try it and I am sure you will keep it. Note that for Zf users with the unique capability of the Zf to focus using the green rectangular confirmation , you more or less forget it s a manual lens and you focus very quickly. Have a nice day.
I wasn’t familiar with this lens, but after reading your comments I looked at the specs. It’s only 11 ounces, which is amazing for a 1.2 lens. Seems like a great option. As always thanks for watching and your comments.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 you can also look at the comments for this lens on RUclips … they are unanimous ;)
Try the 25 f2, it's different than the 2.8, all zeiss f2 are of a specific rendering i.e. the 28,35 are 'hollywood' lenses, the 2.8 is more comparable with the c/y