Ikon 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* ZF.2 Series Lens for Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet Mount

The ZEISS ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU) these ZEISS lenses support 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. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually. These quicker and faster handling capabilities of the ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions. ZEISS lenses truly come into their own in situations that demand extreme photographic creativity and maximum image quality. Carl Zeiss' fixed focal length lenses are known for their high light sensitivity and precise manual handling leaving the photographer in full control. The new ZF.2 series will be especially interesting for photo enthusiasts who value creative high-quality images combined with the comfort of automatic settings.

• ZF.2 Support 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 now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings


• Control of flare and ghosting are outstanding so that even extreme highlights in the image field do not affect the quality of the image


• Precise mechanism enables exact manual focusing

More detail ...

Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF-2 Series Manual Focus Lens for the Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet SLR System.

ZF.2 lenses support all key modes (e.g. aperture priority shutter priority program AE or manual exposure settings) on camera models equipped with an electronic interface (e.g. current Nikon DSLR cameras). To do so simply lock the aperture ring in the largest f-stop On camera models without an electronic interface the aperture is manually set on the lens aperture ring. With some camera models it is possible to set in the menu whether the lens should be selected using the setting dial on the camera or the aperture ring on the lens. Please note that for technical reasons there is no halfway notch between the largest and second largest f-stop. The focused distance is not transmitted to the camera body. For details regarding metering modes and further functions please check the cameras manual. The ZF.2 lenses accord to the Nikon AI-P standard (manual focus lenses with CPU).

• ZF.2 Support 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 now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings


• Superior wide-angle performance combined with extreme close-up potential: a MOD (minimum object distance) of only 6 cm from the front element!


• Impressive sharpness; clearly beyond even the best color films available today

More detail ...

Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* ZE Series Manual Focus Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

Carl Zeiss introduces the wide-angle lens Distagon T* 2/28 ZE with EF bayonet suitable for all analog and digital EOS camera models. With an initial aperture opening of 1:2 it is among the fastest lenses of its kind in its focal length. From landscape photography at dawn to interior shots under available light the Distagon T* 2/28 ZE offers photographers plenty of room for creativity for hand held photography. Following the recent introduction of its two ultra-wide-angle lenses the Distagon T* 35/18 ZE and the T* 28/21 the new Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is Carl Zeiss' first moderate wide-angle lens with EF bayonet. Despite its fast aperture and complex retro-focus construction the Distagon T* 2/28 ZE has a compact build. These characteristics make the lens a highly versatile and performance-driven tool for all types of photographers. Even with its wide angle the lens enables photographers to play fully with an image's depth of focus. With a wide aperture opening for example one can effectively separate the motif from its background. With a small aperture opening photographers can use the sharpness of the lens system for the entire image range. It is also ideally suited for shooting HD video due to its wide focus rotation superb image quality and minimal breathing characteristics. The floating elements design guarantees high imaging performance each time from close-ups to infinity enabling the photographer to make razor-sharp close-up images of even t

• High image quality in the close-up range makes this lens ideal for still life photography of small objects


• Control of flare and ghosting are outstanding so that even extreme highlights in the image field do not affect the quality of the image


• Precise mechanism enables exact manual focusing


• Carl Zeiss T* lens coating

More detail ...

Ikon 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 Series Manual Focus Lens for the Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet Mount

The ZEISS ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU) these ZEISS lenses support 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. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually. These quicker and faster handling capabilities of the ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions. ZEISS lenses truly come into their own in situations that demand extreme photographic creativity and maximum image quality. Carl Zeiss' fixed focal length lenses are known for their high light sensitivity and precise manual handling leaving the photographer in full control. The new ZF.2 series will be especially interesting for photo enthusiasts who value creative high-quality images combined with the comfort of automatic settings.

• ZF.2 Support 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 now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings


• Carl Zeiss T* lens coating

More detail ...

Ikon 50mm f/2.0 Makro Planar ZF Manual Focus Macro Lens for the Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet Mount

The ZEISS ZF.2 with F bayonet for digital SLRs. Thanks to its electronic interface (CPU) these ZEISS lenses support 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. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings photographers no longer need to set the parameters manually. These quicker and faster handling capabilities of the ZF.2 lenses are especially useful under hectic shooting conditions. ZEISS lenses truly come into their own in situations that demand extreme photographic creativity and maximum image quality. Carl Zeiss' fixed focal length lenses are known for their high light sensitivity and precise manual handling leaving the photographer in full control. The new ZF.2 series will be especially interesting for photo enthusiasts who value creative high-quality images combined with the comfort of automatic settings.

• ZF.2 Support 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 now transmits the EXIF data such as manufacturer date metering system and exposure settings


• Carl Zeiss T* lens coating

More detail ...

Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* ZE Series Lens for Canon EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Whether shooting the elegant lines of the Eiffel Tower or the vast expanses of the Grand Canyon both situations require a lens field wide enough to reveal the unique and full dimensions of each image. With the new Distagon T* 35/18 from Carl Zeiss EOS camera users now have an ultra-wide-angle lens at their disposal while benefiting from all the other optical qualities that ZEISS lenses are well-known for. The lens's extremely wide 99°-angle view is suitable especially for full-frame sensor cameras deliveringan array of new creative possibilities. From landscape and architecture photography to advertising images cameras equipped with the new Carl Zeiss wide-angle lens meticulously capture once-only moments and spectacular perspectives. Despite its short focal length the Distagon T* 35/18 ZE has an extremely compact design compared to other zoom lenses in its category. Internal focusing also helps to reduce its size while delivering extremely precise and smooth focus control. To prevent image aberrations during close-ups internal lens groups are repositioned individually during focusing in what is called a floating elements design. This allows the Distagon T* 35/18 ZE to deliver exceptionally high quality - from extreme close-ups to infinity. Thanks to the ZEISS T*s anti-reflective coating and meticulously crafted lenses the ZEISS T* is not affected by reflections or stray light. The result: razor-sharp images even under the toughest lighting conditi

• Control of flare and ghosting are outstanding so that even extreme highlights in the image field do not affect the quality of the image


• Precise mechanism enables exact manual focusing


• Carl Zeiss T* lens coating

More detail ...