PHIL RUDIN Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I used the Zeiss 18mm F/2.8 underwater in the Philippines last month. Both images are shot using Sony A7R II, Zeiss 18mm, Nauticam underwater housing with a ZEN Underwater 200mm optical glass dome port with a Nauticam 20mm port extension and two Inon Z240 strobes. The biggest problem with wide rectilinear lenses underwater is getting a proper port and extension combination for maximum corner sharpness. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Gilgenberg, Suras, Marc Contaxtonikon and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.sonyalphaforum.com/topic/5770-zeiss-18mm-underwater/?do=findComment&comment=26653'>More sharing options...
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RobyS Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Great shots ! Did you use the new Zeiss Batis 18mm f2.8 for this ? I recently purchased this (excellent !) lens, hoping an underwater solution would soon be available for it. Roby PHIL RUDIN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanStewart Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That's very cool. I'll bet all the underwater gear adds up to more than the camera. The turtle sure was mellow to allow you to get so close! PHIL RUDIN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL RUDIN Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi Roby, Yes this is the new Zeiss Batis 18 mm F/2.8 lens. Outstanding image quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobyS Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Great news, thank you for showing the way ! I love the edge-to-edge sharpness of the Batis wide-angle lenses and good to see that you found a solution to keep that quality underwater. This motivates me to start a diving course, until now I am just an avid snorkeler... PHIL RUDIN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_A7s Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Excellent photos Phil, I especially like the 2nd one. Thank you for sharing PHIL RUDIN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputnik Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Amazing pics! If only the Nauticam underwater camera housing was a bit cheaper... PHIL RUDIN 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL RUDIN Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 You may want to read my review of the Ikelite housing for the A7R II, (A7 II ArS II) in the back issues at uwpmag.com. UW photography is not cheap and the Ikelite housing is a great value v. the aluminum housings. Pages from IkeA7_UwP.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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