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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: richardHaw on April 19, 2016, 12:18:42

Title: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on April 19, 2016, 12:18:42
i am going to start a new thread regarding the new lenses from Zenit (modern). :o :o :o

http://bokeh.digitalrev.com/article/first-glimpse-of-new-zenit-lenses-zenitar-50mm-f-0-95-50mm-f-1-2-and-85mm-f-1-2

let me start with this:

the 50mm f/1.2, i do not understand why this thing should be so big. i do not believe that this has AF so i do not get the logic behind this since nikon already has a similar lens that is no bigger than the 50 1.4 AF.
Title: Re: modern Zenith lenses
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 19, 2016, 12:24:38
Zenith or Zenit?
Title: Re: modern Zenith lenses
Post by: Erik Lund on April 19, 2016, 12:26:04
You need to provide a bit more details, link or images to enable us to understand,,,

I know of a 50mm f/0.95 Zenitar - And that is big - as one would expect,,,
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on April 19, 2016, 13:27:16
http://bokeh.digitalrev.com/article/first-glimpse-of-new-zenit-lenses-zenitar-50mm-f-0-95-50mm-f-1-2-and-85mm-f-1-2

oops! i thought you guys have already seen these :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: John Geerts on April 19, 2016, 13:36:59
It's new to me, could be very attractive  ;)
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on April 19, 2016, 14:29:41
i am interested.  :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Jakov Minić on April 19, 2016, 15:12:18
It goes without saying that I am interested too, although I am enjoying one already :)

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,3324.msg47530.html#msg47530
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Gary on April 19, 2016, 16:00:07
That is the biggest 50mm I've ever seen.
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: simsurace on April 19, 2016, 16:25:41
I do not see a picture of the new 50/1.2 yet.
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on April 19, 2016, 17:01:19
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/19/
 :o :o :o from russia with blur

Check these out
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Tristin on April 19, 2016, 17:49:21
A 1.2kg 50mm with test shots from a Kodak slr/c, nothing strange here!  ::)
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: simsurace on April 19, 2016, 18:26:29
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/19/
 :o :o :o from russia with blur

Check these out
Thanks!
This is indeed big, seems bigger than the 0.95 version.
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Dr Klaus Schmitt on April 19, 2016, 21:44:41
maybe that helps....

ZENIT factory has announced new 1.2/50mm + 1.2/85mm lenses, read (in Russian) https://vk.com/zenit_lenses (https://vk.com/zenit_lenses)

(https://pp.vk.me/c633228/v633228744/26669/Ovw-D_8bAWY.jpg)

(https://pp.vk.me/c633228/v633228744/26660/U_tjAsuj1dw.jpg)

examples:

1.2/50mm
(https://pp.vk.me/c633518/v633518744/1e16d/ZvTU2-YrxWQ.jpg)

1.2/85mm
(https://pp.vk.me/c633920/v633920560/1d82b/0rmIuLKQKm0.jpg)
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Dr Klaus Schmitt on April 19, 2016, 21:46:42
Stanislav Gavryushin, senior sales and marketing manager gave an interview
http://photowebexpo.ru/article...

some highlights:
"prototypes assembled just week ago"
two lenses in CaNikon mounts:
50/1.2: 10/7 elements, 1200 gram [the design will likely be changed]
85/1.2: 9/7 elements, 900 gram, expected availability: 2017
in E-mount:
50/0.95, 9/8 elements, 900 grams, MFD: 0.7m, 72 mm filter
"L"-shaped aperture iris, expected availability: 2017
"made for modern digital sensors"
"high resolution" and "good bokeh"
nikon F chipped and has auto-aperture pin
"50/0.95 sharp from wide open"

Q:why don't you release m43 lenses?
A:we decided to release first [mirrorless] lens in Sony E, but maybe later m43, 2016-2017, at least one. I think it will be a wideangle, at least it's how it's planned.
Q:which will be market price?
A:up to $500.
Q:same price?
A:about same price.
Q:.... I hope they will soon reach shelves.
A:Yes, 50mm [probably the SLR/1.2] will in this year for sure.
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on June 05, 2016, 09:18:15
Stanislav Gavryushin, senior sales and marketing manager gave an interview
http://photowebexpo.ru/article...

some highlights:
"prototypes assembled just week ago"
two lenses in CaNikon mounts:
50/1.2: 10/7 elements, 1200 gram [the design will likely be changed]
85/1.2: 9/7 elements, 900 gram, expected availability: 2017
in E-mount:
50/0.95, 9/8 elements, 900 grams, MFD: 0.7m, 72 mm filter
"L"-shaped aperture iris, expected availability: 2017
"made for modern digital sensors"
"high resolution" and "good bokeh"
nikon F chipped and has auto-aperture pin
"50/0.95 sharp from wide open"

Q:why don't you release m43 lenses?
A:we decided to release first [mirrorless] lens in Sony E, but maybe later m43, 2016-2017, at least one. I think it will be a wideangle, at least it's how it's planned.
Q:which will be market price?
A:up to $500.
Q:same price?
A:about same price.
Q:.... I hope they will soon reach shelves.
A:Yes, 50mm [probably the SLR/1.2] will in this year for sure.
Thanks, Doc. :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on June 05, 2016, 09:21:18
http://petapixel.com/2016/04/19/zenit-back-first-look-50mm-f0-95-50mm-f1-2-85mm-f1-2/
 :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Akira on June 05, 2016, 12:36:00
Apparently it is impossible to chip 85/1.2.   :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on June 05, 2016, 16:14:31
you are asking for too much  :o :o :o

that lens is crazy. just look at the size of it. i wonder why Nikon never made something like that even in MF...
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Akira on June 05, 2016, 22:50:36
I even wonder if the aperture lever of the F mount 85/1.2 would work correctly...
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: richardHaw on June 06, 2016, 04:27:25
I even wonder if the aperture lever of the F mount 85/1.2 would work correctly...
maybe with the electronic aperture Nikon can finally make something bigger :o :o :o
Title: Re: modern Zenit lenses
Post by: Akira on June 06, 2016, 04:48:58
maybe with the electronic aperture Nikon can finally make something bigger :o :o :o

Well, the contact block is still there, and Nikon apparently is not as agressive as Canon with regard to cutting the rear element (see EF 50/1.0, 85/1.2 and the old 50/0.95 in L mount).