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90mm f3.5 APO Lanthar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:17:32 -0600

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75mm f2.5 Color Heliar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:15:59 -0600

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50mm f1.5 Aspherical Nokton (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:14:39 -0600

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50mm f2 Collapsible Heliar (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:13:16 -0600

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50mm f2.5 Color Skopar (screw mount, discontinued)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:12:36 -0600

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50mm f3.5 Collapsible Heliar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:11:53 -0600

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40mm f1.4 Nokton (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:11:01 -0600

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35mm f1.2 Aspherical Nokton (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:08:52 -0600

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35mm f1.4 Nokton (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:07:38 -0600

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35mm f1.7 Aspherical Ultron (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:06:06 -0600

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35mm f2.5 Color-Skopar P Type II (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:05:13 -0600

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35mm f2.5 Color Skopar C-Type (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:04:02 -0600

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35mm f2.5 Color Skopar "P" Pancake Type I (screw mount, discontin

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:02:39 -0600

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28mm f1.9 Aspherical Ultron (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:01:15 -0600

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28mm f2 Ultron (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:00:31 -0600

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28mm f3.5 Color-Skopar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:59:21 -0600

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25mm f4 Color-Skopar (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:58:06 -0600

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25mm f4 Snapshot-Skopar (discontinued, screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:56:50 -0600

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21mm f4 Color-Skopar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:53:23 -0600

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21mm f4 Color-Skopar (M mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:50:36 -0600

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15mm f4.5 Aspherical Super-Wide Heliar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:48:14 -0600

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12mm f5.6 Aspherical Ultra Wide Heliar (screw mount)

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:46:17 -0600

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Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:55:27 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This sleek and extremely compact Tele fits virtually in every pocket and represents the ideal travel companion for portrait and landscape photography. Combined with a 35 mm Biogon wide-angle lens it makes a classical focal length for countless fascinating subjects. The imaging quality of the Tele-Tessar T* 4 / 85 ZM is equal to the high aperture models in the lens program. It is almost distortion free and adjusted to field of curvature as well as to all other defects in color. With the shortest camera-to-subject distance of only 0.9 meter it delivers brilliant pictures at any distance. The all-metal mount and the robust construction turn it into a universal tele lens, even under extremely rough conditions.

Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:53:25 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This extremely fast, short telephoto lens incorporates a modern lens design and manufacturing processes to deliver uncompromising image quality. The Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM is manufactured in Germany and utilizes floating lens elements to provide excellent sharpness and distortion-free images across the entire focusing range. The lens has a very wide and precise focus rotation to help with critical focusing. With a fast f/2 aperture, the photographer can use selective depth of field to separate the subject from the foreground and background. The Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM features a non-linear rangefinder coupling mechanism and engages the 85 mm viewfinder frame line when used with the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 111 mm.

C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:51:17 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This standard focal length offers special qualities which make it wellsuited for portraiture. The �C� designation in the C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM name means both �compact� and �classic�. The lens design and aperture geometry reflect its predecessor from the 1930s, the Sonnar 1,5/50, which was the fastest standard lens of its time. The excellent flare control inherent of the Sonnar lens design is further optimized with the ZEISS T* anti-reflection coating. This new lens stays true to its heritage, physically resembling the objectives of by gone days. With its fast aperture, taking photographs with a beautiful �bokeh� that reflect the ambiance of the golden age of rangefinder photography is as simple as pressing a button.

C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:49:00 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This compact wide-angle lens with a moderate focal length is the perfect addition to your light, mobile camera equipment. The C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM will inspire you with uncompromising image perfection, even at full aperture. The �C� in the title indicates another outstanding feature: rather unusual for a lens at this performance class, its speed of 1: 2,8 allows for an exceptionally compact construction. With a focal length of 35 mm, this Biogon lens is designed for multiple use. If you aim for the perfect combination to serve a wide range of applications, the high performance and extremely handy C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM will ideally round off your equipment. Whether you are traveling through impressive landscapes or visiting cities, compiling a news report or attending an event, this little allrounder always proves a comfortable and reliable companion. You can even use the lens like a 50 mm standard lens for digital rangefinder cameras with crop factor 1.3.

Biogon T* 2/35 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:46:37 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This moderate wide-angle focal length is one of the most popular lenses for rangefinder photography. The Biogon T* 2/35 ZM is the fastest lens in the Biogon family. It offers outstanding performance, distortion-free images and the fast f/2 aperture permits handheld photography under difficult lighting conditions. When stopped down, the lens accurately captures the smallest details, yielding images with very good contrast and �sparkle�. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 46 mm, similar to the standard 50 mm lens for film-based cameras. The Biogon T* 2/35 ZM is a favorite of photojournalists and an all around outstanding performer for almost any application.

Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:44:07 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This classic, wide-angle focal length with a moderate perspective complements the standard 50 mm focal length. The Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM exhibits crisp detail without distortion at full apertures, even at the close-focus range. The optical construction minimizes flare, enabling photography against a strong back light without compromising image quality. This lens has the widest angle of view that can be used with the integrated viewfinder on the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera, an additional 15/28 mm viewfinder is available. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 36 mm ideal for reportage style photography. The Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM is ideal for travel photography and is also well-suited for group and interior photographs when space is at a premium and wide-angle distortion needs to be minimized.

Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:42:09 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This moderate wide-angle lens offers exciting visual perspectives, but is also one of the easiest to control. The Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM delivers high contrast across the entire image field and is virtually free of distortion at full apertures. With the aperture stopped down, detail is finely rendered with a pleasing three-dimensional quality. The lens is rangefinder-coupled for easy focusing and the optional 25/28 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 33 mm. The Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM is a creative tool for scenic portraits, inspiring landscapes and expansive architectural photography

C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:39:49 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This compact super wide-angle lens produces distortion-free images at all apertures. The C in the C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM name stands for both �compact� and �classic�, the latter referring to a legendary Zeiss design from 1952. Smaller and lighter than the Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM, it is ideal for traveling and for photographing unobtrusively in public places. The lens is rangefinder-coupled for easy focusing and the optional 21 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefi nder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 27 mm. The C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM is an ideal lens for many different wide-angle applications including travel, architecture, landscape and interior photography.

Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:37:32 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This fast, super wide-angle lens allows photographers to experiment with different angles and perspectives. The Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM offers outstanding performance and xtreme resolving power even when shot wide open, with virtually no distortion, excellent control of flare and ghosting and superb contrast rendition across the entire frame. The slim lens design is easy to grip and focus, and uses a standard 46 mm filter diameter similar to many of the other ZM lenses and allows filters to be interchanged between the lenses. The lens is rangefinder coupled for easy focusing and the optional 21 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 27 mm. The Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM is suitable for many different wideangle applications including reportage work, landscape and architectural photos.

Distagon T* 4/18 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:35:19 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This ultra wide-angle lens allows for dynamic and unusual perspectives, making it well-suited for photographing confined interior spaces, as well as expansive landscapes. The Distagon T * 4/18 ZM is compact for its focal length, and offers very good distortion correction and outstanding performance across the image frame. The lens is coupled to the camera rangefinder and the optional 18 mm viewfinder is available for accurate image composition. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 23 mm.

Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:30:16 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This ultra wide-angle lens is the pinnacle of modern rangefinder lens design. The Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM is a rectilinear lens with very dynamic perspective effects for critical architecture and interior photography. It is a fast lens for the focal length, allowing for hand-held photography under difficult lighting conditions. The lens is made in Germany and incorporates a very complex optical design using exotic optical materials such as barium dense flint with a high refractive index and fluor crown with anomalous partial dispersion. It uses aspheric lens elements and an internal focus mechanism for distortion-free images and consistent performance over the whole frame and across the entire focusing range. The standard center filter compensates for the natural vignetting effect and provides even tonal reproduction across the image field. When used with the 15 mm viewfinder, the Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM is an ideal match to the Zeiss Ikon SW camera. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective super wide-angle focal length of 20 mm and also delivers impressive perspective effects.

Planar T* 2/50 ZM

Amin Sabet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:23:53 -0600

by: Amin Sabet

Description: Manufacturer description: This fast, standard focal length offers a natural perspective comparable to the human eye for a wide variety of applications. The Planar T* 2/50 ZM provides high imaging performance at full aperture, making it possible to use a shallow depth of field without compromising image quality. Combined with a digital rangefinder camera with a 1.3 crop factor, the lens has an effective focal length of 65 mm, ideal for portraits.