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

Timko · 04-02-2015, 03:54 AM

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Originally posted by jpzk

Sounds right to me: I am still always struggling to focus this lens at f1.4.

That seems to be a sweet spot at 3.2.

It can be really nice at 1.4, but it's a matter of good eye.

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Na Horuk · 04-02-2015, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Sounds right to me: I am still always struggling to focus this lens at f1.4.

Part of the reason could be that DSLRs have a relatively small viewfinder, because it is expected that AF will be used and viewfinder is only for general composition. Secondly, the DSLRs have a focusing screen made mostly for zoom lenses. Often these screens are not accurate for lenses faster than f2.8. A lot of Pentaxians replace the stock screen with KatzEye, Focusing screens com or JinFinance focusing screen if they are planning on using fast manual lenses. While these screens might not be perfect for slow lenses, they are better for fast lenses.

**Tas** · 05-02-2015, 05:40 PM - **6 Likes**

Shot through a window

ranchy · 05-02-2015, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Tas

Shot through a window

Woah, very nice!!!!

RemcoR · 05-24-2015, 01:21 PM - **2 Likes**

My 85/1.4 ZK

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**Tas** · 06-04-2015, 02:22 AM

Nice work with establishing the Zeiss ZK club Tom, it's great to see it growing steadily with the images captured and experiences forum members have with using the ZK lenses.

Some good news for those interested in a great lens, a US seller is currently advertising the Makro Planar T* 2/50 ZK here: Makro Planar Zeiss T 50mm F 2 ZK Manual Focus Macro Lens FOR K Mount Cameras | eBay

I have no experience with this seller, but can testify to the quality of this lens so just wanted to give forum members a heads up.

Hooroo,

Tas

**NZ_Ross** · 06-13-2015, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by RemcoR

My 85/1.4 ZK

I like these images a lot, thanks for sharing.

ich947 · 06-25-2015, 03:20 PM - **3 Likes**

100/2 zk

f2.8 (DOF-Stack)

f5.6

f2.0

f2.8

f3.2

ich947 · 06-25-2015, 03:23 PM

28/2

f4.0

f7.1

Blue · 06-25-2015, 03:24 PM

Wow on the 1st and 4th image!

ranchy · 08-18-2015, 11:43 PM

bringing up the post.. been awhile i use my Zeiss 25..

ranchy · 12-08-2015, 11:02 PM

more shots with the CZ25..

Timko · 12-18-2015, 07:51 AM - **1 Like**

CZ50 @1.4

CZ85@1.4

ranchy · 12-22-2015, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Timko

CZ50 @1.4

CZ85@1.4

Wow very nice ...

phs · 01-20-2016, 12:38 AM

Zeiss 2/35

05-02-2015, 05:40 PM - 6 Likes	#78
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	*Distagon T 2.8/25 ZK** Shot through a window

05-24-2015, 01:21 PM - 2 Likes	#80
RemcoR Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 44	My 85/1.4 ZK RemcoR Last edited by RemcoR; 05-24-2015 at 01:46 PM.

06-04-2015, 02:22 AM	#81
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Kudos on the thread Nice work with establishing the Zeiss ZK club Tom, it's great to see it growing steadily with the images captured and experiences forum members have with using the ZK lenses. Some good news for those interested in a great lens, a US seller is currently advertising the Makro Planar T* 2/50 ZK here: Makro Planar Zeiss T 50mm F 2 ZK Manual Focus Macro Lens FOR K Mount Cameras \| eBay I have no experience with this seller, but can testify to the quality of this lens so just wanted to give forum members a heads up. Hooroo, Tas

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04-02-2015, 04:46 AM	#77
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by jpzk Sounds right to me: I am still always struggling to focus this lens at f1.4. Part of the reason could be that DSLRs have a relatively small viewfinder, because it is expected that AF will be used and viewfinder is only for general composition. Secondly, the DSLRs have a focusing screen made mostly for zoom lenses. Often these screens are not accurate for lenses faster than f2.8. A lot of Pentaxians replace the stock screen with KatzEye, Focusing screens com or JinFinance focusing screen if they are planning on using fast manual lenses. While these screens might not be perfect for slow lenses, they are better for fast lenses.

05-02-2015, 08:12 PM	#79
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by Tas Shot through a window Woah, very nice!!!!

06-13-2015, 05:45 PM	#82
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by RemcoR My 85/1.4 ZK I like these images a lot, thanks for sharing.

06-25-2015, 03:20 PM - 3 Likes	#83
ich947 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 16	100/2 zk f2.8 (DOF-Stack) f5.6 f2.0 f2.8 f3.2

06-25-2015, 03:23 PM	#84
ich947 New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 16	28/2 f4.0 f7.1

06-25-2015, 03:24 PM	#85
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Wow on the 1st and 4th image!

08-18-2015, 11:43 PM	#86
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	bringing up the post.. been awhile i use my Zeiss 25..

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ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	more shots with the CZ25..

12-18-2015, 07:51 AM - 1 Like	#88
Timko Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Swidnica, Poland Posts: 27	CZ50 @1.4 CZ85@1.4

12-22-2015, 04:46 AM	#89
ranchy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 570	Originally posted by Timko CZ50 @1.4 CZ85@1.4 Wow very nice ...