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Zav · 09-22-2010, 07:01 AM

The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer:

Quote:

A press release from Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen, Germany, this morning confirms that Zeiss will discontinue its ZK line of manual-focus lenses for Pentax K mount. The time frame is "Fall 2010," a.k.a., imminently.
Zeiss says, "Based on the market situation, the division will focus on SLR lenses from the ZE [Canon] and ZF.2 [Nikon] series in the future." The move makes a certain amount of sense, considering the Zeiss Z[x] lenses cover 24x36 and Pentax doesn't have a full-frame body—and considering that Pentax has an excellent lineup of AF primes that match its bodies.

The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax

Nubi · 09-22-2010, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Zav

The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer:
The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax

They too probably got sick and tired of waiting for FF. I am not all that happy about it. They are fantastic lenses.

Anybody want to sell 85/1.4 ZK??

Adam · 09-22-2010, 07:14 AM

Ouch...

XATN3q · 09-22-2010, 07:22 AM

this is not good, looks like 3rd party lens-makers don't believe Pentax will make any FF camera

lol101 · 09-22-2010, 07:42 AM

Understandable.

Zeiss lenses are not that attractive to Pentax user since they are made for FF and sales must have been confidential.

On the other hand, Canon and Nikon now have a strong base of FF users and it seems logical that Zeiss want to concentrate their relatively low production volumes on them.

**jpzk** · 09-22-2010, 07:52 AM

I own a 85!1.4 ZK and love it! And it's not for sale.
I asked the fellow at the Leica Boutique in Montreal where I bought the lens and this is what he told me:

Thank you for the note and the enthusiastic review of the Zeiss optics.
Unfortunately it is true that Zeiss is discontinuing the Pentax mount for the SLR lenses. A sign of the time I presume.
In stock I still have the following lenses in the ZK mount:

18, 21, 28, 35, 50 F1,4 and 50 F2 Makro

Cheers,

P.S.: I believe this also applies for Voigtlander lenses but maybe I am mistaken. Can someone confirm this?

JP

Zav · 09-22-2010, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

P.S.: I believe this also applies for Voigtlander lenses but maybe I am mistaken. Can someone confirm this?

JP

ZK lenses and Voigtlander lenses were made in the same factory in Japan... Draw your conclusion

ogl · 09-22-2010, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by Zav

ZK lenses and Voigtlander lenses were made in the same factory in Japan... Draw your conclusion

Cosina stopped too. Several days ago.

**ManuH** · 09-22-2010, 08:57 AM

Understandable. I was always surprised that Pentax figured on their list of compatible mounts (and why not Sony if chasing low-market mounts?).

But these lenses are so expensive that the body is almost a secondary consideration anyway. Still it's sad to see Pentax losing support from a third party.

Dan · 09-22-2010, 09:05 AM

This is hardly news. The story broke over two weeks ago, right here on Pentaxforums! It was confirmed that Cosina will no longer be making Voigtlander or Zeiss lenses for the K mount.

I suppose that it is helpful to re-post the information, since apparently not everyone got the word.

Dan

Zav · 09-22-2010, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Dan

This is hardly news. The story broke over two weeks ago, right here on Pentaxforums! It was confirmed that Cosina will no longer be making Voigtlander or Zeiss lenses for the K mount.

I suppose that it is helpful to re-post the information, since apparently not everyone got the word.

Dan

Two weeks ago, Cosina discontinued Voigtlander lenses for K mount. Today Zeiss officially discontinues lenses in K mount.

Cambo · 09-22-2010, 09:11 AM

We've got Limited lenses to fill that void, and they HAVE autofocus.

Cheers,
Cameron

Originally posted by Zav

The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer:

The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax

lithos · 09-22-2010, 09:11 AM

Meh...

Dan · 09-22-2010, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Zav

Two weeks ago, Cosina discontinued Voigtlander lenses for K mount. Today Zeiss officially discontinues lenses in K mount.

Fair enough. The previous information came from a major distributor. This makes it official.

By the way, as someone noted during our earlier discussion, K-mount Zeiss lenses are being liquidated on eBay at deep discounts. (Search for Popflash Photo to see some of the deals.) The fact that they seem to be selling poorly even at deeply discounted prices makes it clear why they have been discontinued.

Dan

DogLover · 09-22-2010, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Dan

Fair enough. The previous information came from a major distributor. This makes it official.

By the way, as someone noted during our earlier discussion, K-mount Zeiss lenses are being liquidated on eBay at deep discounts. (Search for Popflash Photo to see some of the deals.) The fact that they seem to be selling poorly even at deeply discounted prices makes it clear why they have been discontinued.

Dan

Nope, those are the same prices they've had for the better part of a year (at least).

09-22-2010, 07:01 AM	#1
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371	Zeiss to stop ZK lenses for Pentax The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer: Quote: A press release from Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen, Germany, this morning confirms that Zeiss will discontinue its ZK line of manual-focus lenses for Pentax K mount. The time frame is "Fall 2010," a.k.a., imminently. Zeiss says, "Based on the market situation, the division will focus on SLR lenses from the ZE [Canon] and ZF.2 [Nikon] series in the future." The move makes a certain amount of sense, considering the Zeiss Z[x] lenses cover 24x36 and Pentax doesn't have a full-frame body—and considering that Pentax has an excellent lineup of AF primes that match its bodies. The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax

09-22-2010, 07:14 AM	#3
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09-22-2010, 09:11 AM	#12
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Woopy ding... We've got Limited lenses to fill that void, and they HAVE autofocus. Cheers, Cameron Originally posted by Zav The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer: The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax

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09-22-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
Nubi Guest	Originally posted by Zav The information have been reported by Mike Johnston at the online photographer: The Online Photographer: Zeiss to Discontinue Lenses for Pentax They too probably got sick and tired of waiting for FF. I am not all that happy about it. They are fantastic lenses. Anybody want to sell 85/1.4 ZK??

09-22-2010, 07:22 AM	#4
XATN3q Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 92	this is not good, looks like 3rd party lens-makers don't believe Pentax will make any FF camera

09-22-2010, 07:42 AM	#5
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Understandable. Zeiss lenses are not that attractive to Pentax user since they are made for FF and sales must have been confidential. On the other hand, Canon and Nikon now have a strong base of FF users and it seems logical that Zeiss want to concentrate their relatively low production volumes on them.

09-22-2010, 07:52 AM	#6
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	I own a 85!1.4 ZK and love it! And it's not for sale. I asked the fellow at the Leica Boutique in Montreal where I bought the lens and this is what he told me: Thank you for the note and the enthusiastic review of the Zeiss optics. Unfortunately it is true that Zeiss is discontinuing the Pentax mount for the SLR lenses. A sign of the time I presume. In stock I still have the following lenses in the ZK mount: 18, 21, 28, 35, 50 F1,4 and 50 F2 Makro Cheers, P.S.: I believe this also applies for Voigtlander lenses but maybe I am mistaken. Can someone confirm this? JP

09-22-2010, 08:02 AM	#7
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371 Original Poster	Originally posted by jpzk P.S.: I believe this also applies for Voigtlander lenses but maybe I am mistaken. Can someone confirm this? JP ZK lenses and Voigtlander lenses were made in the same factory in Japan... Draw your conclusion

09-22-2010, 08:23 AM	#8
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Zav ZK lenses and Voigtlander lenses were made in the same factory in Japan... Draw your conclusion Cosina stopped too. Several days ago.

09-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#9
ManuH Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,249	Understandable. I was always surprised that Pentax figured on their list of compatible mounts (and why not Sony if chasing low-market mounts?). But these lenses are so expensive that the body is almost a secondary consideration anyway. Still it's sad to see Pentax losing support from a third party.

09-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#10
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	This is hardly news. The story broke over two weeks ago, right here on Pentaxforums! It was confirmed that Cosina will no longer be making Voigtlander or Zeiss lenses for the K mount. I suppose that it is helpful to re-post the information, since apparently not everyone got the word. Dan

09-22-2010, 09:08 AM	#11
Zav Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,371 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dan This is hardly news. The story broke over two weeks ago, right here on Pentaxforums! It was confirmed that Cosina will no longer be making Voigtlander or Zeiss lenses for the K mount. I suppose that it is helpful to re-post the information, since apparently not everyone got the word. Dan Two weeks ago, Cosina discontinued Voigtlander lenses for K mount. Today Zeiss officially discontinues lenses in K mount.

09-22-2010, 09:11 AM	#13
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Meh...

09-22-2010, 09:20 AM	#14
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	Originally posted by Zav Two weeks ago, Cosina discontinued Voigtlander lenses for K mount. Today Zeiss officially discontinues lenses in K mount. Fair enough. The previous information came from a major distributor. This makes it official. By the way, as someone noted during our earlier discussion, K-mount Zeiss lenses are being liquidated on eBay at deep discounts. (Search for Popflash Photo to see some of the deals.) The fact that they seem to be selling poorly even at deeply discounted prices makes it clear why they have been discontinued. Dan

09-22-2010, 09:29 AM	#15
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Dan Fair enough. The previous information came from a major distributor. This makes it official. By the way, as someone noted during our earlier discussion, K-mount Zeiss lenses are being liquidated on eBay at deep discounts. (Search for Popflash Photo to see some of the deals.) The fact that they seem to be selling poorly even at deeply discounted prices makes it clear why they have been discontinued. Dan Nope, those are the same prices they've had for the better part of a year (at least).

Zeiss to stop ZK lenses for Pentax

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