Sunday, February 28, 2010

Is that an indication on new focal lengths?


Someone observed that on the Lens Range picture from Zeiss, there are some odd FL's that do not exist in the current Zeiss lens lineup.
Is that an indication that there will be new lenses with those focal lengths?
or... how about other (Zeiss licensed?) lenses with those 35mm equivalent focal lengths?
I guess we are still waiting to see some Zeiss lenses for Sony's mirrorless.

Thanks Ulrich for the information and picture. Following instruction to see the picture is due to Ulrich:
Go to "Carl Zeiss Camera Lenses"
click on "SLR-Lenses"
click on "Camera Mount"
Click on the picture
Find "Carl Zeiss Mount Prime Lenses/Focal Plane Overview"
Look at:

Update:
It is noted by our other readers that these are the Zeiss cinematography lens focal lengths.
Therefore, it is not an indication on any future lenses.
Sorry for bringing the hope up.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

company(sony)’s relationship with Carl Zeiss will extend to lenses designed for the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera

Following is a quote from the interview with Mr Imamura (Sony) during PMA 2010, taken from dprevew.
"In a wide-ranging interview, Mr Imamura also told us that the company’s relationship with Carl Zeiss will extend to lenses designed for the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, unveiled at this year’s PMA. However, he refused to be drawn on details of the upcoming camera’s specification, beyond what has already been made public."
I guess this confirms the previous post that we had.
Does it mean no dRF? Or maybe the RF focusing idea will be revived by the recent 3D hype?
Or maybe we can have an accessory hotshot mounted electronically coupled RF for the Sony NEX? That doesn't sound difficult to achieve does it? I just don't like the out-focus-blur--in-focus-sharp way of focusing. Don't let the RF way die please.
(Ok, I shouldn't be voicing my personal opinion here)

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Anything will be appreciated!