Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with a final production version of the brand new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens. The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens is a fast short telephoto lens for Sony 35mm full-frame cameras. Read the preview »
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Back at the end of 2022, I decided that I'd finally buy myself a Zeiss Loxia lens. I've stated for a long time that I believe that Sony's image quality is way too clinical with their standard glass. thephoblographer.com »
2023-03-27 13:00
Usually, when you hear about a lens like a 500mm f8, you probably wouldn't think of Zeiss. Indeed, Canon created two lenses with similar designs recently. Those lenses are the Canon RF 600mm f11 and Canon RF 800mm f11. thephoblographer.com »
2021-10-01 07:00
In the past decade, Zeiss has launched a number of new lens lines for DSLR and mirrorless cameras with unusual-sounding names such as Batis, Otus, and Milvus. Perhaps you own one of these lenses, but did you know that each of those lens lines is named after a bird? After announcing its first family of […] petapixel.com »
2021-05-13 21:23
Photographyblog posted some hands-on photos of the new Zeiss lens Image samples on the Zeiss website and at Photographyblog. Technical data sheet (PDF file). Zeiss brochure with updted 40mm lens info. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-09-28 11:34
The new Loxia lens preorders are now available at BHphoto and Adorama. This lens isn’t going to create large excitement among the Sony Alpha crowd. But nevertheless this lens promises to deliver high quality in a tiny package. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-02-18 14:56
Today zeiss announced the 25mm f/1. 4 lens for Canon/Nikon mount only. But it can be used with adapter on any Sony E-mount camera. And this is amanual focusing lens only so you are not going to loose any benefit doing so anyway. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-10-18 16:19
Zeiss announced the new Batis 135mm f/2. 8 APO Sonnar FE lens. Here is all you need to know about the lens: Preorders: Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2. 8 lens at Adorama and Bhphoto. Zeiss Batis 135mm lens shade at Adorama and Bhphoto. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-05 12:00
This image of the Zeiss Batis 135mm lens was seen on a Newspaper today Ladies and Gentlemen this is the first leaked picture of the new Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2. 8 lens! Expect it to be officially announced this week on April 5 at around 11am Berlin time. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-02 20:01
Bryan at The-Digital-Picture has completed his review of the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus series lens. The review starts with what appears be high praise, as Bryan asks; “Is the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus lens perfect?” From TDP: If the Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 Lens featured autofocus, it would be a must-have lens for all serious Read more... canonrumors.com »
2017-03-27 16:10
Recently, Zeiss started teasing a 'new Batis portrait telelens' on its Instagram account. A couple of Zeiss Ambassadors have posted photos from the yet-to-be-named lens as part of a weekly account takeover. dpreview.com »
2017-03-23 10:01
EXIF data of the new lens. Note: This is EXIF data from a real “image source” and not faked :) A source just leaded me over to a 100% bullet proof evidence the new Zeiss Batis is a 135mm f/2. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-22 15:55
Image on top shows the new Batis 135mm lens The new Batis 135mm (probably with f/2. 8 aperture) is rumored to be announced on April 5th. That’s what two different new sources told me. They claim they got that info directly from Zeiss. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-03-20 17:21
Yesterday after exactly 11 months the Sony 70-200mm f/2. 8 GM lens was in Stock for the first time at BHphoto (now 7-14 days delivery). And today another hard to get lens is in Stock: The Zeiss Loxia 85mm FE is in Stock at BHphoto too. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-02-01 22:56
All Europeans can grab the Gold Box deal offered on the Zeiss 16-70mm E-mount lens at Amazon Germany (Click here). The deal starts at 9. 50! Full list of todays Gold Box deals at Amazon, BHphoto, eBay, Amazon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-01-17 11:10
SAR reader “Slavic” noticed that Sony removed the Zeiss 85mm f/1. 4 A-mount lens from their official Sony A-mount lens list (Click here). Usually some kind of changes do happen there if new lenses are about to be announced soon. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-16 23:37
Egami spotted a Tamron lens design patent. Teh design and the specs are exactly the ones of the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2. 8 lens. So it looks like Tamron designed that Zeiss lens too (yes also may other Zeiss lenses have a Tamron design). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-11 12:16
Lensvide posted this video interview with Zeiss at Photokina. At the end of the interview Zeiss said lens sales for DSLR are decreasing but they managed to compensate this with the increasing sales of Batis and Loxia lenses. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-29 13:22
Two months ago a Zeiss source told me the next Zeiss E-mount lens could be a Batis tele lens. There is a fair chance the lens might be announced at the PDN show next week. But I wanted to give you a short update: Other sources still haven’t gotten any confirmation yet that the Batis […] The post New Zeiss Batis: Still no 100% confirmation about the announcement… appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-14 10:39
A trusted Zeiss source told me Zeiss will have a new FE lens announcement at the PDN show in late October. Probably one new Batis lens. I am not sure yet about the focal length of the lens but previous unconfirmed rumors said this could be a tele lens (135mm???). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-05 12:30
When you look at a Zeiss lens, it's very common to feel gear lust--and that's what the Zeiss 15mm f2. 8 Milvus lens will create in you. As the company's widest lens and one of the newest additions to the Milvus lineup, it's also one that will inspire you quite a bit due to its gorgeous way of rendering the world around you. thephoblographer.com »
2016-09-16 13:02
Zeiss has just added an 85mm F2. 4 to its Loxia range for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. The 85mm brings a traditional portrait option to the 35mm F2, 50mm F2 and 21mm F2. 8 existing models in the lineup. dpreview.com »
2016-09-15 22:14
The new Zeiss Loxia 85mm lens is now available for preorder at BHphoto (Click here). – Sony semiannual deals are back! Check out the very long list of deals at BHphoto page (Click here) and Adorama page (Click here). sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-15 21:19
Today, Zeiss adds a fourth member to the Loxia lens line of compact, high-quality lenses for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. Introducing the Loxia 85mm f/2. 4: a compact, short telephoto lens that boasts “outstanding image performance. petapixel.com »
2016-09-15 20:58
Trusted sources told us that Zeiss will announce a a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! The announcement is expected to happen tomorrow at 11:00 Berlin time. Follow the live blogging here on SAR! Subscribe our RSS feed, Facebook page and Twitter stream if you don’t want to miss more rumors and leaks! – And […] The post (SR5) Zeiss will announce a new Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Sonnar lens! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-14 12:31
Quick update on the Zeiss teaser news: I have been told that on Thursday (Sept 15) at 11:00 Berlin time Zeiss will announce a new Loxia lens! Be sure to follow the liveblogging of the announcement here on SAR! The post (SR5) Zeiss will announce a new Loxia lens on Thursday! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-13 18:26
Zeiss have released a teaser for a new Sony A7-series lens on Facebook and Twitter.
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photographyblog.com »2016-09-13 16:49
One of our sources confirmed Zeiss will launch new Sony FE lens(es) next week! He didnt’ share the specs yet and we don’t know if it’s a Batis or Loxia or both they will announce! But we know one of the lenses Zeiss wanted to launch this year is a Loxia tele lens. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-09-09 15:16
Zeiss has announced it's adding 15mm F2. 8, 18mm F2. 8 and 135mm F2 options to its manual focus Milvus line. Counting these three, there are now nine lenses in the Milvus range. Zeiss puts an emphasis on robust construction with their full metal barrels, video-friendly features and optical designs that minimize chromatic aberration and distortion. dpreview.com »
2016-09-08 18:54
Sony A6300 camera owner may be very tempted to catch the following deal: $300 off on the Open Box Zeiss 16-70mm E-mount lens sold by BestBuy (Click here). Reminder: Students can get a nice up to $220 discount on Sony A7 cameras sold by BHphoto (Click here) Up to $280 off on Sony E-mount cameras […] The post $300 off on your best A6300 kit lens, the Zeiss 16-70mm! appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-23 21:41
The current is the only macro lens in the FE lineup. Trusted sources told us that Zeiss will launch both new Batis and Loxia lenses between September and October. And there will be definitely new telephoto lenses too. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-08-22 15:56