News Carl Zeiss Lens Database

Adam · 04-12-2012, 01:51 PM

I've just added a dedicated Zeiss section to our lens database. You can add lenses (if any are missing) or post reviews here:

Carl Zeiss Lenses for Pentax: Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

Zeiss produces some of the sharpest lenses out there- they are all prime, fast, and manual focus. Five are still in production (25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm):
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**WPRESTO** · 04-13-2012, 04:33 AM

Adam: I believe that although the 100 makro is still in production, it's only available in Canikon mounts. To get a K-mount you have to order from overseas, at about $2400 plus shipping (OUCH!!!).

**jeffshaddix** · 04-13-2012, 06:55 AM

Thanks Adam, now if only Zeiss/Cosina would start up K mount production again...I predict they will by the end of next year (when our new rockin' FF comes out and there is an upswing in potential ZK customers).

As a side note, I have the ZK35/2, and it is practically perfect. You can really see the micro-contrast that Zeiss promotes. 10/10 for sure - time to post a review in the new Zeiss review section.

Adam · 04-13-2012, 11:35 AM

Are they officially out of production? I know that voigtlander decided to stop making PK lenses, but didn't think that Zeiss did as well. From the B&H page, it looks like they are still around!

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Todd Adamson · 04-13-2012, 01:04 PM

When I bought my ZK-35 last year (now sold), I was under the impression that Zeiss was no longer producing new lenses in K-mount, but there may be existing stock for a while. Possibly something's changed, but not that I've heard.

Small point: Zeiss did produce some zooms. Maybe not for Pentax, though. I just ordered a Contax 28-85 made by Zeiss.

EDIT: HERE

**jeffshaddix** · 04-13-2012, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Are they officially out of production? I know that voigtlander decided to stop making PK lenses, but didn't think that Zeiss did as well. From the B&H page, it looks like they are still around!

Yup, the announcement came out about a year ago, I saw it first on the forum - I'd look it up but I'm on my cell phone. The Zeiss 35/1.4 came out recently in all typical mounts but Pentax, solidifying their stance. Thankfully for us, the f/1.4 in many ways is outclassed by our f/2 version.

Adam · 04-13-2012, 07:14 PM

Hopefully they start making them again once Pentax gets some more market share....

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04-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Carl Zeiss Lens Database I've just added a dedicated Zeiss section to our lens database. You can add lenses (if any are missing) or post reviews here: Carl Zeiss Lenses for Pentax: Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database Zeiss produces some of the sharpest lenses out there- they are all prime, fast, and manual focus. Five are still in production (25mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 100mm): zeiss pentax Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2012, 06:03 PM	#6
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by Adam Are they officially out of production? I know that voigtlander decided to stop making PK lenses, but didn't think that Zeiss did as well. From the B&H page, it looks like they are still around! Yup, the announcement came out about a year ago, I saw it first on the forum - I'd look it up but I'm on my cell phone. The Zeiss 35/1.4 came out recently in all typical mounts but Pentax, solidifying their stance. Thankfully for us, the f/1.4 in many ways is outclassed by our f/2 version. Last edited by jeffshaddix; 04-13-2012 at 06:13 PM.

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04-13-2012, 04:33 AM	#2
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,084	Adam: I believe that although the 100 makro is still in production, it's only available in Canikon mounts. To get a K-mount you have to order from overseas, at about $2400 plus shipping (OUCH!!!).

04-13-2012, 06:55 AM	#3
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Thanks Adam, now if only Zeiss/Cosina would start up K mount production again...I predict they will by the end of next year (when our new rockin' FF comes out and there is an upswing in potential ZK customers). As a side note, I have the ZK35/2, and it is practically perfect. You can really see the micro-contrast that Zeiss promotes. 10/10 for sure - time to post a review in the new Zeiss review section.

04-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Are they officially out of production? I know that voigtlander decided to stop making PK lenses, but didn't think that Zeiss did as well. From the B&H page, it looks like they are still around! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-13-2012, 01:04 PM	#5
Todd Adamson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 722	When I bought my ZK-35 last year (now sold), I was under the impression that Zeiss was no longer producing new lenses in K-mount, but there may be existing stock for a while. Possibly something's changed, but not that I've heard. Small point: Zeiss did produce some zooms. Maybe not for Pentax, though. I just ordered a Contax 28-85 made by Zeiss. EDIT: HERE

04-13-2012, 07:14 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593 Original Poster	Hopefully they start making them again once Pentax gets some more market share.... Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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