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JimBrennan · 11-25-2016, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by Termik

It shows signs of use on the barrel but glass is like new and everything is working perfect and smooth

Around 2010-2011 I had the 21/2.8 ZK, 35/2 ZK and the 100/2 ZK MP. All bought new direct from Zeiss. Then my interest for photography faded and I sold them cheap.

Of course BIG regrets now when my interest for photography is coming back

Both the 100 and the 21 are now very hard to find and expesive if you do, as you know.

Now I am trying to come back in the "Zeiss-game" since I love what Zeiss add to a picture. Was really lucky and found the 100 Makro Planar on a small local buy & sell site.

I have also bought the 28, 35, 50 Planar, 85 and now the 100. Also having a Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 180 on the top. LBA have returned with a vengeance....

Well that's awesome you were able to find it at a good price! I was able to get the Voigtlander and waiting for it to arrive. How do you like it?

Termik · 11-25-2016, 12:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JimBrennan

Well that's awesome you were able to find it at a good price! I was able to get the Voigtlander and waiting for it to arrive. How do you like it?

Would do you believe that I started to buy the lenses before the K1?

When I decided to start photographing again, Pentax and the K1 was the obvious choice. But no K1's were available to buy, so I started the other way around with the lenses. So I have not tried it yet, but its built like a Zeiss lens. Well, I think that you will have the possibility to try it out before me. Looking forward to some pictures when you have taken your first test shots, if possible

Now K1's are available in the stores so I will soon be able to enjoy my new lenses.

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JimBrennan · 11-26-2016, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

The Voigtlander Lanther 180 came. This lens rocks!!! It is the smallest 180 I have ever seen! The Zeiss lens are bigger. It's slim like a Leica.
Here is a close focus pic. Shot on Tav, jpeg, straight out the trailer, no adjustments except resize in windows. I like the tonal quality, and smooth transitions of the whites. What do you think? Smooth right?

Termik · 11-27-2016, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by JimBrennan

The Voigtlander Lanther 180 came. This lens rocks!!! It is the smallest 180 I have ever seen! The Zeiss lens are bigger. It's slim like a Leica.
Here is a close focus pic. Shot on Tav, jpeg, straight out the trailer, no adjustments except resize in windows. I like the tonal quality, and smooth transitions of the whites. What do you think? Smooth right?

Looking great!! Yes it is amazingly small. Without the hood it fits in the hand. Add en extender and you would have 250mm, or more, in your pocket

**Tas** · 11-28-2016, 10:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Back when I could still get up and capture a sunrise at the beach.

K-1 and the 21/2.8 ZK.

Oh, this isn't sharpened other than the default LR6 import setting. The image was primarily processed in On1 Photo Raw and focussed on contrast and colour.

Tas

**NZ_Ross** · 11-29-2016, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Tas

Back when I could still get up and capture a sunrise at the beach.

can't argue with that one - very nice image, thanks for sharing. You continue to make a very good case for the ZK 21

Fenwoodian · 11-29-2016, 01:07 PM

If you have (or would like to have) the Zeiss 100/2 Makro Planar lens I encourage you to check out Ash Swarup's review of this incredible lens!

It's the only lens that I own two copies of because I could not bear to be without it.

JimBrennan · 11-29-2016, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

If you have (or would like to have) the Zeiss 100/2 Makro Planar lens I encourage you to check out Ash Swarup's review of this incredible lens!

It's the only lens that I own two copies of because I could not bear to be without it.

Fenwoodian, do you also have the Voitlander 125 Lanther? I would be interested in buying it, if you do.

Fenwoodian · 11-29-2016, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by JimBrennan

Fenwoodian, do you also have the Voitlander 125 Lanther? I would be interested in buying it, if you do.

Jim, no, I don't have that lens.

bvg · 12-13-2016, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It is a lens I keep coming back to. I really like the image you have shared too - tells a story

Thanks, this is my best lens.

**Tas** · 12-15-2016, 12:24 AM

I headed into the big smoke the other day to capture some images of the Christmas light show projected onto the town hall, but went in a bit earlier and had a womble around; as you do.

The 21/2.8 and the K-1.

Not a particularly good photo but I liked the light in the foreground and the thread has been pretty quiet so something's better than nothing.

Tas

blan01 · 12-18-2016, 08:16 PM - **3 Likes**

ZK85

sculptormic · 12-26-2016, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Zeiss ZF 25/2.8
Perfect lens for me on the K-1

**Tas** · 12-26-2016, 03:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptormic

Zeiss ZF 25/2.8
Perfect lens for me on the K-1

I can understand that, it's a good FOV, it focuses closely and renders nicely like a Zeiss should.

serothis · 12-26-2016, 05:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Poas volcano in costa rica.

Zeiss 21/2.8

11-28-2016, 10:58 PM - 2 Likes	#560
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	One from back in May Back when I could still get up and capture a sunrise at the beach. K-1 and the 21/2.8 ZK. Oh, this isn't sharpened other than the default LR6 import setting. The image was primarily processed in On1 Photo Raw and focussed on contrast and colour. Tas

12-15-2016, 12:24 AM	#566
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Waiting for a Christmas light display I headed into the big smoke the other day to capture some images of the Christmas light show projected onto the town hall, but went in a bit earlier and had a womble around; as you do. The 21/2.8 and the K-1. Not a particularly good photo but I liked the light in the foreground and the thread has been pretty quiet so something's better than nothing. Tas

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11-25-2016, 11:41 AM	#556
JimBrennan Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 53	Originally posted by Termik It shows signs of use on the barrel but glass is like new and everything is working perfect and smooth Around 2010-2011 I had the 21/2.8 ZK, 35/2 ZK and the 100/2 ZK MP. All bought new direct from Zeiss. Then my interest for photography faded and I sold them cheap. Of course BIG regrets now when my interest for photography is coming back Both the 100 and the 21 are now very hard to find and expesive if you do, as you know. Now I am trying to come back in the "Zeiss-game" since I love what Zeiss add to a picture. Was really lucky and found the 100 Makro Planar on a small local buy & sell site. I have also bought the 28, 35, 50 Planar, 85 and now the 100. Also having a Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 180 on the top. LBA have returned with a vengeance.... Well that's awesome you were able to find it at a good price! I was able to get the Voigtlander and waiting for it to arrive. How do you like it?

11-25-2016, 12:03 PM - 1 Like	#557
Termik Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 35	Originally posted by JimBrennan Well that's awesome you were able to find it at a good price! I was able to get the Voigtlander and waiting for it to arrive. How do you like it? Would do you believe that I started to buy the lenses before the K1? When I decided to start photographing again, Pentax and the K1 was the obvious choice. But no K1's were available to buy, so I started the other way around with the lenses. So I have not tried it yet, but its built like a Zeiss lens. Well, I think that you will have the possibility to try it out before me. Looking forward to some pictures when you have taken your first test shots, if possible Now K1's are available in the stores so I will soon be able to enjoy my new lenses. Skickat från min iPad med Tapatalk

11-27-2016, 03:21 AM	#559
Termik Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 35	Originally posted by JimBrennan The Voigtlander Lanther 180 came. This lens rocks!!! It is the smallest 180 I have ever seen! The Zeiss lens are bigger. It's slim like a Leica. Here is a close focus pic. Shot on Tav, jpeg, straight out the trailer, no adjustments except resize in windows. I like the tonal quality, and smooth transitions of the whites. What do you think? Smooth right? Looking great!! Yes it is amazingly small. Without the hood it fits in the hand. Add en extender and you would have 250mm, or more, in your pocket

11-29-2016, 10:21 AM	#561
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Tas Back when I could still get up and capture a sunrise at the beach. can't argue with that one - very nice image, thanks for sharing. You continue to make a very good case for the ZK 21

11-29-2016, 01:07 PM	#562
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	If you have (or would like to have) the Zeiss 100/2 Makro Planar lens I encourage you to check out Ash Swarup's review of this incredible lens! It's the only lens that I own two copies of because I could not bear to be without it.

11-29-2016, 04:39 PM	#563
JimBrennan Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 53	Originally posted by Fenwoodian If you have (or would like to have) the Zeiss 100/2 Makro Planar lens I encourage you to check out Ash Swarup's review of this incredible lens! It's the only lens that I own two copies of because I could not bear to be without it. Fenwoodian, do you also have the Voitlander 125 Lanther? I would be interested in buying it, if you do.

11-29-2016, 05:15 PM	#564
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,875	Originally posted by JimBrennan Fenwoodian, do you also have the Voitlander 125 Lanther? I would be interested in buying it, if you do. Jim, no, I don't have that lens.

12-13-2016, 08:54 PM	#565
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Originally posted by NZ_Ross It is a lens I keep coming back to. I really like the image you have shared too - tells a story Thanks, this is my best lens.

12-18-2016, 08:16 PM - 3 Likes	#567
blan01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 258	ZK85

12-26-2016, 03:23 PM - 1 Like	#568
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Zeiss ZF 25/2.8 Perfect lens for me on the K-1

12-26-2016, 03:50 PM - 1 Like	#569
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by sculptormic Zeiss ZF 25/2.8 Perfect lens for me on the K-1 I can understand that, it's a good FOV, it focuses closely and renders nicely like a Zeiss should.

12-26-2016, 05:02 PM - 2 Likes	#570
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Poas volcano in costa rica. Zeiss 21/2.8

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