Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/03/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The new ZEISS lenses for Nikon F mount have made big news worldwide since we announced them in CLN 23. The enthusiasm will undoubtedly continue to build as more and more enthusiasts read about the whopping performance (see test results below) and the quite affordable prices. For the ZEISS IKON system we can now share with you some of our test data using production equipment instead of prototypes. The performance, across the board, is quite impressive - far above the capabilities of digital cameras and scanners. This begins to explain why we are so convinced that photography still needs silver halide film. We are pleased that the marketplace of serious photographers agrees with us. Here in CLN 24 we introduce to you two high-resolution films that we used in our recent tests. These films allow every photographer to conduct his or her own tests to determine each lens's "sweet spot", and to see just how great the difference between film and digital photography is. We are, of course, quite proud that the capabilities of the new ZEISS lenses meet or exceed those of the highest resolution films on the market. When digital catches up with film, you may be confident that your ZEISS lenses will take you to the top of the class. Meanwhile, we wish you "ZEISS-quality" photographic results - whether you're shooting analog or digital. Yours, Kornelius Mueller Camera Lens News No. 24: http://www.zeiss.com/cln The 50/1.4 is 500 Euros 85/1.4 is 1000 Euros. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net