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2014-03-17T21:00:00
Great image quality, rugged build, relatively compact size to fit a bag easily. However, somewhat expensive, heavy, and no autofocus. Not having autofocus (thanks to Nikon/Canon's lack of cooperation) makes this much slower to use. I end up with plenty of blurred images - which also happens to me on all Zeiss lenses I have. But image quality is better and special.
gregohb
2014-01-21T19:00:00
Near zero CA. Near zero flare. Very sharp wide open. Smooth, clean bokeh. Long, smooth focus. Very solid and heavy. Very nice metal hood. Maybe the second best lens ever, behind the Otus? Worth the money.
WALTER S.
2013-05-08T21:00:00
As are all the Zeiss for Canon lenses, it upgrades my Canon 5D MarkII to a higher grade platform. I sort of feel like I'm using my old Hasselblad again. The lens is heavy, but you would expect it to be as it really is solidly built. Very happy with this very sharp, easy to focus lens.
HOWARD L.
135 mm
f/2,0 - f/22
0,80 m (2.62 ft) - infinity
11/8
18.7deg. / 15.6deg. / 10.5deg.
145x96mm / 5.71x3.78"
1:4
M77 x 0.75
EF Mount (ZE)
ZE: 130mm / 5.11" (with caps)
ZE: 930g / 32.80oz

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