modern Zenit lenses

[richardHaw]

i am going to start a new thread regarding the new lenses from Zenit (modern).

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.

[Jakov Minić]

Zenith or Zenit?

[Erik Lund]

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,,,

[richardHaw]

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

[John Geerts]

It's new to me, could be very attractive 

[richardHaw]

i am interested. 

[Jakov Minić]

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

[Gary]

That is the biggest 50mm I've ever seen.

[simsurace]

I do not see a picture of the new 50/1.2 yet.

[richardHaw]

http://petapixel.com/2016/04/19/
  from russia with blur

Check these out

[Tristin]

A 1.2kg 50mm with test shots from a Kodak slr/c, nothing strange here! 

[simsurace]

http://petapixel.com/2016/04/19/
  from russia with blur

Check these out

Thanks!
This is indeed big, seems bigger than the 0.95 version.

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

maybe that helps....

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





examples:

1.2/50mm


1.2/85mm

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

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.

[richardHaw]

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.