Carl Zeiss T* ZK mounts (Distagon, Planar, Makro-Planar)

HopelessTogger · 05-18-2016, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by RemcoR

This is the first shot I've seen with this combo. Perhaps some shots of your lawn mower next time.
RemcoR

The DoF on this thing is mental. This is f/11 . . .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/56053365@N07/27002597622/sizes/h/

Distagon T* 2/35 should be here this week. Waiting on customs to clear it.

**NZ_Ross** · 05-18-2016, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Did some boring work photos today with the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/85 on the K-1. It's about grass growing.

Looks like some sort of bio-mechanical slope stabilisation. Interesting

HopelessTogger · 05-18-2016, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Looks like some sort of bio-mechanical slope stabilisation. Interesting

Rebuilding a river through contaminated land. That's coconut mat based permanent turf reinforcement and 1-2 tonne rock armour. Underneath is composted green waste (manufactured top soil) and below that an imported clay compacted to permeability <10-9m/s. The grasses are a river bank seed mix sown before the turf mat is placed.

**NZ_Ross** · 05-18-2016, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Rebuilding a river through contaminated land. That's coconut mat based permanent turf reinforcement and 1-2 tonne rock armour. Underneath is composted green waste (manufactured top soil) and below that an imported clay compacted to permeability <10-9m/s. The grasses are a river bank seed mix sown before the turf mat is placed.

Do you have an image of what they are doing in the river bed, and riparian margins - or is that what your current photo shows. I have a professional interest in what you have photographed - hence the questions. This is what I do. I am happy for you to PM me with details if that works better.

Thanks

Ross

**Tas** · 05-18-2016, 07:03 PM

Zeiss 21/2.8

Unregistered User · 05-18-2016, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

The DoF on this thing is mental. This is f/11 . . .

https://www.flickr.com/photos/56053365@N07/27002597622/sizes/h/

Distagon T* 2/35 should be here this week. Waiting on customs to clear it.

Oh you'll love it. The 35 is amazing!!!

---------- Post added 05-19-16 at 10:35 AM ----------

Another from the 85mm
https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498116114/in/dateposted-public/

two from the 35mm. (ignore the wrong metadata. wrong input)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498118924/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498123124/in/dateposted-public/

jeffreybehr · 05-18-2016, 09:18 PM

K-1, Zeiss ZK 28/2, Marumi CPL

Last edited by jeffreybehr; 05-19-2016 at 01:26 AM.

HopelessTogger · 05-19-2016, 12:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Do you have an image of what they are doing in the river bed, and riparian margins - or is that what your current photo shows. I have a professional interest in what you have photographed - hence the questions. This is what I do. I am happy for you to PM me with details if that works better.

Thanks

Ross

I've put 150 - 75mm crushed limestone from the local quarry. I'm the project manager and designer. Any help you need PM me.

HopelessTogger · 05-20-2016, 10:35 AM - **1 Like**

Boring blosson shot. Planar 1.4/85 at f/5.6 . . .

Insane crop . . .

Carl Zeiss. Please make ZK's again.

**NZ_Ross** · 05-20-2016, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

Carl Zeiss. Please make ZK's again

+1.....but I don't have much hope of that.

HopelessTogger · 05-20-2016, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

+1.....but I don't have much hope of that.

I really don't regret grabbing this and the 2/35 ZK whilst they were still available. It's cost an arm and a leg but seriously worth it. I'm surprised quite how easy manual focus is with the 1.4/85, the 2/35 STILL being stuck in customs!

---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 02:17 PM ----------

Does anyone know whether it's possible to convert a Zeiss ZE or ZF to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Apo.

**Tas** · 05-20-2016, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by HopelessTogger

I really don't regret grabbing this and the 2/35 ZK whilst they were still available. It's cost an arm and a leg but seriously worth it. I'm surprised quite how easy manual focus is with the 1.4/85, the 2/35 STILL being stuck in customs!

---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 02:17 PM ----------

Does anyone know whether it's possible to convert a Zeiss ZE or ZF to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Apo.

You're not on your own about wanting the 2/135. It's a shame they released that lens after finishing the ZK run.

From evrything I've read, the only way you can convert from ZE/ZF2 is by using an adaptor with a corrective lens, which would of course defeat the purpose of a lens like that. However, there are industrial versions of the T* lenses that you will find on the Zeiss website, they come in an M42 screw mount which might be a viable option with the M42 to K adaptor.

I spoke with a local Zeiss rep here about 3 years ago regarding this approach but he seemed to be completely dismissive of the idea going on about adaptor tolerances and needing to send the camera to Germany to ensure it was correctly set up. I took this as maybe there is scope to be able to fit the non-ZK zeiss options after all. I didn't pursue it further at the time and wished I had the opportunity to do so now I have a K-1.

Whilst he may not have been interested in helping too much several comments have been made around PF regarding contacting Zeiss directly and it seems they do reply to emails, are professional etc. It can't hurt to drop them an emial to see what they say. Of course if you do so we'd all be interested. I'm sure I could save money by eating once a week or something like that.

Tas

HopelessTogger · 05-20-2016, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Tas

You're not on your own about wanting the 2/135. It's a shame they released that lens after finishing the ZK run.

From evrything I've read, the only way you can convert from ZE/ZF2 is by using an adaptor with a corrective lens, which would of course defeat the purpose of a lens like that. However, there are industrial versions of the T* lenses that you will find on the Zeiss website, they come in an M42 screw mount which might be a viable option with the M42 to K adaptor.

I spoke with a local Zeiss rep here about 3 years ago regarding this approach but he seemed to be completely dismissive of the idea going on about adaptor tolerances and needing to send the camera to Germany to ensure it was correctly set up. I took this as maybe there is scope to be able to fit the non-ZK zeiss options after all. I didn't pursue it further at the time and wished I had the opportunity to do so now I have a K-1.

Whilst he may not have been interested in helping too much several comments have been made around PF regarding contacting Zeiss directly and it seems they do reply to emails, are professional etc. It can't hurt to drop them an emial to see what they say. Of course if you do so we'd all be interested. I'm sure I could save money by eating once a week or something like that.

Tas

I've emailed Leitax for advice about ZF to K mount conversion and I'll report back. I think I read somewhere that Nikon lenses can be adapted to Pentax K. Thus, if I've read/recalled this correctly, it must be possible to get ZF glass and adapt/convert it to K.

A 135/2 APO ZF.2 can be had for £949 new, which, although a shed load of money, ain't too bad if you've just become totally addicted to Zeiss glass as I just have.

**NZ_Ross** · 05-20-2016, 09:46 PM

Storm approaching. Pentax K-3, Zeiss 28mm f2

HopelessTogger · 05-21-2016, 03:48 AM

Great news!

Email I sent to Leitax . . .

Quote:

Hello,

I recently got a Pentax K-1 and managed to pick up a Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 ZK and a Distagon 35/2 ZK. Since Carl Zeiss no longer make ZK's I wondered whether it's possible to convert ZE or ZF's to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T*.

Many thanks.

Kind regards,

. . . and the response!

Quote:

Hello Mike,

I'm working on this conversion currently. The conversion will take a bit of machining on the Zeiss lens, but it will be able to be used later on a Nikon camera with no problem.
I will post it in my site as soon as possible.

Best regards, David

So ZK may soon be back!

05-18-2016, 09:18 PM	#202
jeffreybehr Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 66	Zk 28/2 K-1, Zeiss ZK 28/2, Marumi CPL Last edited by jeffreybehr; 05-19-2016 at 01:26 AM.

05-20-2016, 10:35 AM - 1 Like	#204
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Boring blosson shot. Planar 1.4/85 at f/5.6 . . . Insane crop . . . Carl Zeiss. Please make ZK's again. Last edited by HopelessTogger; 05-20-2016 at 10:41 AM.

05-20-2016, 03:16 PM	#208
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by Tas You're not on your own about wanting the 2/135. It's a shame they released that lens after finishing the ZK run. From evrything I've read, the only way you can convert from ZE/ZF2 is by using an adaptor with a corrective lens, which would of course defeat the purpose of a lens like that. However, there are industrial versions of the T* lenses that you will find on the Zeiss website, they come in an M42 screw mount which might be a viable option with the M42 to K adaptor. I spoke with a local Zeiss rep here about 3 years ago regarding this approach but he seemed to be completely dismissive of the idea going on about adaptor tolerances and needing to send the camera to Germany to ensure it was correctly set up. I took this as maybe there is scope to be able to fit the non-ZK zeiss options after all. I didn't pursue it further at the time and wished I had the opportunity to do so now I have a K-1. Whilst he may not have been interested in helping too much several comments have been made around PF regarding contacting Zeiss directly and it seems they do reply to emails, are professional etc. It can't hurt to drop them an emial to see what they say. Of course if you do so we'd all be interested. I'm sure I could save money by eating once a week or something like that. Tas I've emailed Leitax for advice about ZF to K mount conversion and I'll report back. I think I read somewhere that Nikon lenses can be adapted to Pentax K. Thus, if I've read/recalled this correctly, it must be possible to get ZF glass and adapt/convert it to K. A 135/2 APO ZF.2 can be had for £949 new, which, although a shed load of money, ain't too bad if you've just become totally addicted to Zeiss glass as I just have. Last edited by HopelessTogger; 05-20-2016 at 03:22 PM.

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05-18-2016, 03:36 PM	#196
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by RemcoR This is the first shot I've seen with this combo. Perhaps some shots of your lawn mower next time. RemcoR The DoF on this thing is mental. This is f/11 . . . https://www.flickr.com/photos/56053365@N07/27002597622/sizes/h/ Distagon T* 2/35 should be here this week. Waiting on customs to clear it.

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NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Did some boring work photos today with the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1.4/85 on the K-1. It's about grass growing. Looks like some sort of bio-mechanical slope stabilisation. Interesting

05-18-2016, 05:43 PM	#198
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Looks like some sort of bio-mechanical slope stabilisation. Interesting Rebuilding a river through contaminated land. That's coconut mat based permanent turf reinforcement and 1-2 tonne rock armour. Underneath is composted green waste (manufactured top soil) and below that an imported clay compacted to permeability <10-9m/s. The grasses are a river bank seed mix sown before the turf mat is placed.

05-18-2016, 06:31 PM	#199
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Rebuilding a river through contaminated land. That's coconut mat based permanent turf reinforcement and 1-2 tonne rock armour. Underneath is composted green waste (manufactured top soil) and below that an imported clay compacted to permeability <10-9m/s. The grasses are a river bank seed mix sown before the turf mat is placed. Do you have an image of what they are doing in the river bed, and riparian margins - or is that what your current photo shows. I have a professional interest in what you have photographed - hence the questions. This is what I do. I am happy for you to PM me with details if that works better. Thanks Ross

05-18-2016, 07:03 PM	#200
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Zeiss 21/2.8

05-18-2016, 07:23 PM	#201
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by HopelessTogger The DoF on this thing is mental. This is f/11 . . . https://www.flickr.com/photos/56053365@N07/27002597622/sizes/h/ Distagon T* 2/35 should be here this week. Waiting on customs to clear it. Oh you'll love it. The 35 is amazing!!! ---------- Post added 05-19-16 at 10:35 AM ---------- Another from the 85mm https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498116114/in/dateposted-public/ two from the 35mm. (ignore the wrong metadata. wrong input) https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498118924/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/141209833@N06/26498123124/in/dateposted-public/

05-19-2016, 12:03 AM - 1 Like	#203
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Do you have an image of what they are doing in the river bed, and riparian margins - or is that what your current photo shows. I have a professional interest in what you have photographed - hence the questions. This is what I do. I am happy for you to PM me with details if that works better. Thanks Ross I've put 150 - 75mm crushed limestone from the local quarry. I'm the project manager and designer. Any help you need PM me.

05-20-2016, 01:24 PM - 1 Like	#205
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by HopelessTogger Carl Zeiss. Please make ZK's again +1.....but I don't have much hope of that.

05-20-2016, 01:33 PM	#206
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Originally posted by NZ_Ross +1.....but I don't have much hope of that. I really don't regret grabbing this and the 2/35 ZK whilst they were still available. It's cost an arm and a leg but seriously worth it. I'm surprised quite how easy manual focus is with the 1.4/85, the 2/35 STILL being stuck in customs! ---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 02:17 PM ---------- Does anyone know whether it's possible to convert a Zeiss ZE or ZF to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Apo.

05-20-2016, 03:09 PM	#207
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by HopelessTogger I really don't regret grabbing this and the 2/35 ZK whilst they were still available. It's cost an arm and a leg but seriously worth it. I'm surprised quite how easy manual focus is with the 1.4/85, the 2/35 STILL being stuck in customs! ---------- Post added 05-20-16 at 02:17 PM ---------- Does anyone know whether it's possible to convert a Zeiss ZE or ZF to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 Apo. You're not on your own about wanting the 2/135. It's a shame they released that lens after finishing the ZK run. From evrything I've read, the only way you can convert from ZE/ZF2 is by using an adaptor with a corrective lens, which would of course defeat the purpose of a lens like that. However, there are industrial versions of the T* lenses that you will find on the Zeiss website, they come in an M42 screw mount which might be a viable option with the M42 to K adaptor. I spoke with a local Zeiss rep here about 3 years ago regarding this approach but he seemed to be completely dismissive of the idea going on about adaptor tolerances and needing to send the camera to Germany to ensure it was correctly set up. I took this as maybe there is scope to be able to fit the non-ZK zeiss options after all. I didn't pursue it further at the time and wished I had the opportunity to do so now I have a K-1. Whilst he may not have been interested in helping too much several comments have been made around PF regarding contacting Zeiss directly and it seems they do reply to emails, are professional etc. It can't hurt to drop them an emial to see what they say. Of course if you do so we'd all be interested. I'm sure I could save money by eating once a week or something like that. Tas

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05-21-2016, 03:48 AM	#210
HopelessTogger Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Roi-et, Thailand Posts: 773	Great news! Email I sent to Leitax . . . Quote: Hello, I recently got a Pentax K-1 and managed to pick up a Zeiss Planar 85/1.4 ZK and a Distagon 35/2 ZK. Since Carl Zeiss no longer make ZK's I wondered whether it's possible to convert ZE or ZF's to K-mount? I'm specifically thinking of the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T. Many thanks. Kind regards, . . . and the response! Quote: Hello Mike, I'm working on this conversion currently. The conversion will take a bit of machining on the Zeiss lens, but it will be able to be used later on a Nikon camera with no problem. I will post it in my site as soon as possible. Best regards, David So ZK may soon be back!*