Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85
A short, high-speed telephoto lens specifically created for demanding photography with DSLR and SLR cameras alike. It makes an impression with its vivid, clear viewfinder image which assures brilliant picture quality even while shooting at full aperture, providing the perfect tool for indoors and outdoor portraits alike. A constricted depth of field while shooting wide apertures allows image silhouetting of the scene via the targeted application of blurred backgrounds.
Featuring a special optical layout and a diaphragm containing nine blades with a nearly circular geometry make certain of excellent "bokeh" (aesthetic interpretation of picture areas outside the focus plane). It's is practically distortion-free, which makes it perfect for the highest quality, analog or digital documentation images alike.
This is a timeless portrait focal length telephoto lens that gives an exceptional performance at medium to extended distances. Featuring a 6 elements in 5 groups plus Zeiss T* lens applied coating , you can look forward to distortion-free execution, which really improves as you stop the lens down. The aperture of f/1.4 is quite useful for low light shooting, creatively taking controll of the depth of field, plus its almost circular diaphragm aid in creating a pleasant look in your out-of-focus image areas.
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Mounts for Canon (ZE), Nikon (ZF), Pentax (ZK) (See Links Below)
Canon EF
Now offered as a "ZE" type lens, which makes it compatible with any camera that uses the Canon EF bayonet lens mount. All existing exposure programs (P, AV, TV, M) and the AF verification function of the camera are supported, and lens information (focal length and speed) is passed on to the camera. Certain functions that require the use of AF lenses (various subject programs, A-DEP) are partially unavailable.
Nikon FX
This Zeiss ZF.2 lens is designed for use with Nikon F-mount digital SLRs. Thanks to an electronic interface (CPU), ZF.2 lenses support all important camera functions such as the automatic mechanisms for time, aperture setting and program. The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for cameras that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens transmits EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and exposure to the camera, photographers do not need to set their parameters manually. The quicker and faster handling capabilities of ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions.
Pentax KAF
Now offered as a "ZK" lens, for Pentax K-mount cameras. This lens will fully support Program mode, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes with any K-type camera introduced after 1998 (e.g. PZ, MZ, ZX, and all digital SLR cameras).
Sony Alpha
With a 35mm-equivalent 127mm focal length (when used on Sony Alpha series cameras with the APS-C size sensor) plus the ability to focus tightly on objects closer than 3' away, this lens is ideal for capturing intimate or low-light portraits, fashion shots, and quick candid photographs with superior visual accuracy.
An f/1.4 lens is not usually as efficient as the same manufacture's f/1.8 or
f/2 lenses, even when both are stopped down to f/5.6. the lens with the
wider aperture is heaver and more expensive, so don't choose it as your
standard unless you are planning a great deal of photography poor light
conditions. There' plenty of reasons for using a wide aperture, but avoid
buying a lens with an aperture wider than you need.
Apr 28, 2010
Features
• Nikon F Mount Manual Focus Lens
• Can Only Be Used in Manual Exposure Mode on Digital Nikon SLRS
• Can be Used with Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure Mode on Nikon Film SLRS
• Lens are AI-S style mount - no electronics
• ZF.2 supports all important operations such as the automatic exposure for shutter priority, aperture priority and program modes
• The CPU also supports manual exposure settings, including those for camera casings that are not AI-compatible
• The lens transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer, date, metering system and exposure settings
Lens Includes
• Zeiss 85mm 1.4 Planar T* ZF Tele Lens
• Lens Shade
