Carl Zeiss ZE Classic Lenses for Canon
Capture Stunning Landscapes and Architecture with Carl Zeiss Lenses.
Carl Zeiss is a well-known manufacturer of high-quality camera lenses. Their lenses are famous for their sharpness, clarity, and precision. As someone who owns all the Carl Zeiss Ze line up, I can attest to their quality. Here’s a brief review of some of the Carl Zeiss Classic lenses that I think are worth considering:
1. Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
2. Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
3. Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
4. Zeiss 25mm f/2 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
5. Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
6. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
7. Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a minimum aperture of f/16. It is ideal for portrait and low-light photography.
8. Zeiss 50mm f/2 Planar (Macro) ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for macro photography.
9. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a minimum aperture of f/16. It is ideal for portrait and low-light photography.
10. Zeiss 100mm f/2 Planar (Macro) ZE T lens*: This manual-focus-only lens is fully meter- and EXIF-coupled for Nikon or Canon SLRs. It is a full-frame lens that is very sharp from the center fully into the corners of even full frame sensors. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It is ideal for macro photography.
11. Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar ZE T* lens is an excellent choice for landscape and architectural photographers. Its wide-angle focal length, sharpness, and manual-focus-only design make it a standout lens in its class. If you’re looking for a high-quality lens that can help you capture stunning landscapes and architecture, the Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar ZE T* lens is definitely worth considering.
Carl Zeiss is a German manufacturer of optical systems and industrial measurement equipment. The company has a long history of producing high-quality lenses for various camera systems, including Canon. The Zeiss Classic line of lenses for Canon EOS mount includes the 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZE lens, which is the first available Carl Zeiss lens built specifically for the Canon EOS mount. The lens is entirely metal and solidly built, with a wide, smooth, and precise manual focus ring. The Zeiss Classic line of lenses has been replaced by the Zeiss Milvus line of lenses.
While modern lenses have their own advantages, it is difficult to compare them with the Zeiss classics. Many classic cinema lenses from Zeiss, Cooke, Angenieux, etc. can be purchased for less than the price of modern budget cinema lenses like Rokinon’s XEEN lineup. These classic lenses have so much character to them and are built to last a lifetime. However, it is important to note that the choice of lens depends on the photographer’s personal preference and the type of photography they are interested in. It is always a good idea to try out different lenses before making a purchase decision.