Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 on Sony a7

[Phillip Reeve]

I just finished my review of this great lens. I can only recommend it to anyone who like good manual lenses. I also own the FE 2/28 which is a more versatile lens but for shooting landscapes I prefer the Zeiss.

 

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Please check out the Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 Review for more information.

 

Phillip

 

[activatedfx]

I own and use a Contax 28mm f/2.8 MMJ on an A7ii, and I love it! I don't mind the vignetting or the soft corners. The center sharpness, micro contrast and Zeiss character are all there. I use it for NYC street photography and cityscapes, where that 3D Zeiss look really shines. For me, the bokeh is also great in all but the most challenging situations.

 

All with A7ii and at F/2.8

 

Eye Spy - Brooklyn Bridge Park looking at Lower Manhattan

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Hardened - Brooklyn Bridge Park. Minimum focus distance.

 

Brooklyn Bridge and Jane's Carousel

 

Manhattan Bridge

[asterinex]

Nice pics !
How is corner performance at 2.8 and  3.5 and 5.6 ?

[activatedfx]

Thanks! I generally shoot at f/2.8, so I don't know about 3.5 and 5.6. I imagine it gets better but, as Phillip states in his review, the corners stay fairly soft even stopped down. You can see it in the Manhattan Bridge photo. I actually don't mind for most photos. Part of the character of the lens.

[nomad]

Hmm, other than the 25mm Contax C/Y mine is really sharp into the corners at 5.6. Could the be a problem with the adapter? How far off are your distance marks?

[activatedfx]

I've never used my 28/2.8 at f/5.6, so I can't say if it sharpens up the corners. The adaptor is fine. It focuses just a TINY bit past infinity. I'm pleased with the performance.

[Phillip Reeve]

Hmm, other than the 25mm Contax C/Y mine is really sharp into the corners at 5.6. Could the be a problem with the adapter? How far off are your distance marks?

The C/Y 2.8/28 doesn't feature floating elements so adapter thickness doesn't matter. Only the extreme corners fall of, 99% of the image is very sharp at f/8. Just check the review, there are many full resolution images in it.

 

Phillip