Unboxing Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 & 1.8/32 !

jogiba · 05-04-2013, 09:10 AM

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Winder · 05-04-2013, 09:15 AM

Yeah... I'm really interested to see how these two lenses perform.

jogiba · 05-04-2013, 10:56 AM

It's too bad they shot that in 480p and not 720p or 1080p to get a better view.

jogiba · 05-06-2013, 05:35 PM

B&H now has them listed for Sony E mount and Fuji X mount.
zeiss touit| B&H Photo Video

Last edited by jogiba; 05-06-2013 at 05:41 PM.

Winder · 05-07-2013, 05:57 PM

I'm not sure the 32mm F/1.8 is worth the premium over the already very good Fuji 35mm F/1.4, but in the few image samples I have seen the micro contrast is better and it is visible in low res internet pictures.

With the Fuji 56mm F/1.2 on its way the Fuji system might be my APS-C camera of choice.

kenafein · 05-07-2013, 06:07 PM

Fuji is supposedly introducing an entry level model. If it has the focus improvements of the x100s, it will be hard to pass up. A cheap platform for their great new glass. Supposedly all their lenses, except the two wides, cover the full frame image circle as well. There is a lot of promise in this system.

Winder · 05-08-2013, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

Fuji is supposedly introducing an entry level model. If it has the focus improvements of the x100s, it will be hard to pass up. A cheap platform for their great new glass. Supposedly all their lenses, except the two wides, cover the full frame image circle as well. There is a lot of promise in this system.

They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle.

jogiba · 05-08-2013, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Winder

They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle.

The E mount works with fast full frame E mount lenses from Rokinon, Zeiss etc. along with full frame Pentax , Nikon, Canon, Leica etc lenses with adapters on the full frame Sony NEX-VG900.

Pro Lenses| B&H Photo Video

**Digitalis** · 05-08-2013, 07:25 AM

I can't say i'm exactly thrilled by the lack of texture on the focusing rings.But at least they will be better at manual focusing than the wire focusing used on current Fuji X series lenses.

kenafein · 05-08-2013, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Winder

They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle.

Looks like you are right. This link references an article where they claimed the lenses would work, but they retracted the claims and updated it after I read it the first time. I've never actually held one before, so I haven't seen the mount. Looks like APS-H is the best they could do(if they were so inclined.).

Fuji may go Full Frame mirrorless? | Mirrorless Rumors

kenafein · 05-08-2013, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I can't say i'm exactly thrilled by the lack of texture on the focusing rings.But at least they will be better at manual focusing than the wire focusing used on current Fuji X series lenses.

They aren't focus by wire? I thought that was part of the specification for AF on these mounts. No distance scale makes me think they are by wire.

**Digitalis** · 05-08-2013, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

They aren't focus by wire? I thought that was part of the specification for AF on these mounts. No distance scale makes me think they are by wire.

I stand corrected these are AF lenses and they will focus by wire...ugh I'll stick to my Leica M lenses and Takumars thank you.

Winder · 05-08-2013, 10:22 PM

Zeiss Touit 12 mm 1:2,8 / 32 mm 1:1,8 - Erfahrungsbericht & Testbilder - Systemkamera Blog

kenafein · 05-08-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Zeiss Touit 12 mm 1:2,8 / 32 mm 1:1,8 - Erfahrungsbericht & Testbilder - Systemkamera Blog

So far I think I'd pick it over the Sony zoom, but I'll be sticking it out with the 16 and UWA, considering how often I shoot that wide.

Winder · 05-09-2013, 04:51 AM

Touit: How an extraordinary family of ZEISS lenses were developed | Camera Lens Blog

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05-04-2013, 09:15 AM	#2
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Yeah... I'm really interested to see how these two lenses perform.

05-04-2013, 10:56 AM	#3
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	It's too bad they shot that in 480p and not 720p or 1080p to get a better view.

05-06-2013, 05:35 PM	#4
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	B&H now has them listed for Sony E mount and Fuji X mount. zeiss touit\| B&H Photo Video Last edited by jogiba; 05-06-2013 at 05:41 PM.

05-07-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	I'm not sure the 32mm F/1.8 is worth the premium over the already very good Fuji 35mm F/1.4, but in the few image samples I have seen the micro contrast is better and it is visible in low res internet pictures. With the Fuji 56mm F/1.2 on its way the Fuji system might be my APS-C camera of choice.

05-07-2013, 06:07 PM	#6
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Fuji is supposedly introducing an entry level model. If it has the focus improvements of the x100s, it will be hard to pass up. A cheap platform for their great new glass. Supposedly all their lenses, except the two wides, cover the full frame image circle as well. There is a lot of promise in this system.

05-08-2013, 07:02 AM	#7
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by kenafein Fuji is supposedly introducing an entry level model. If it has the focus improvements of the x100s, it will be hard to pass up. A cheap platform for their great new glass. Supposedly all their lenses, except the two wides, cover the full frame image circle as well. There is a lot of promise in this system. They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle.

05-08-2013, 07:14 AM	#8
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491 Original Poster	Originally posted by Winder They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle. The E mount works with fast full frame E mount lenses from Rokinon, Zeiss etc. along with full frame Pentax , Nikon, Canon, Leica etc lenses with adapters on the full frame Sony NEX-VG900. Pro Lenses\| B&H Photo Video

05-08-2013, 07:25 AM	#9
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I can't say i'm exactly thrilled by the lack of texture on the focusing rings.But at least they will be better at manual focusing than the wire focusing used on current Fuji X series lenses.

05-08-2013, 07:40 AM	#10
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Winder They don't cover a FF image circle. APS-C barely fits inside the x-mount. A FF sensor would not fit inside the mount much less the image circle. Looks like you are right. This link references an article where they claimed the lenses would work, but they retracted the claims and updated it after I read it the first time. I've never actually held one before, so I haven't seen the mount. Looks like APS-H is the best they could do(if they were so inclined.). Fuji may go Full Frame mirrorless? \| Mirrorless Rumors

05-08-2013, 07:42 AM	#11
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Digitalis I can't say i'm exactly thrilled by the lack of texture on the focusing rings.But at least they will be better at manual focusing than the wire focusing used on current Fuji X series lenses. They aren't focus by wire? I thought that was part of the specification for AF on these mounts. No distance scale makes me think they are by wire.

05-08-2013, 07:22 PM	#12
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by kenafein They aren't focus by wire? I thought that was part of the specification for AF on these mounts. No distance scale makes me think they are by wire. I stand corrected these are AF lenses and they will focus by wire...ugh I'll stick to my Leica M lenses and Takumars thank you.

05-08-2013, 10:22 PM	#13
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Zeiss Touit 12 mm 1:2,8 / 32 mm 1:1,8 - Erfahrungsbericht & Testbilder - Systemkamera Blog

05-08-2013, 10:40 PM	#14
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by Winder Zeiss Touit 12 mm 1:2,8 / 32 mm 1:1,8 - Erfahrungsbericht & Testbilder - Systemkamera Blog So far I think I'd pick it over the Sony zoom, but I'll be sticking it out with the 16 and UWA, considering how often I shoot that wide.

05-09-2013, 04:51 AM	#15
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Touit: How an extraordinary family of ZEISS lenses were developed \| Camera Lens Blog