graybrick Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Anyone know anything about this lens? I'm sure the Leica-ites would tell you that Canon's lenses couldn't possibly match the optical quality, but I'm wondering if anyone using Canon has actually tried one? I've seen one in a local shop for a very reasonable price and I'm curious to try out some of these pompous German optiks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wei Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I'm not sure, but from the focal length and aperture standard, I have a feeling this lens could be a rebranded model from another company (there was a point in time when the Zeiss name was applied to a variety of lenses in order to keep up with OEM Japanese competition). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe tarrant Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Well... I have a 70-210. They're not pompous - they're mostly rebadged Sigmas resold by an often under-rated East German camera company. Have a look <A HREF="http://www.praktica-users.com/lens/blenses/pvp4.5-5.6_70-210.html">here</A>. I've had it for years and haven't used it much because it's a big, heavy lump. On mine, you zoom by pulling it out. It has depth of focus indication, which is nice. But it's nothing special, at least in my opinion. Zeiss Jena did some nice prime lenses - like the 20mm/2.8. Spend your money on one of them or a 35/2.4 or a 135mm/3.5 - if you can find any of them in M42 fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregory_nicholson Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Genuine Carl Zeiss lenses should not be confused with Carl Zeiss Jena lenses that are Zeiss in name only. That lens would sell for and have half the performance of the Canon FD 80-200 f/4L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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