Carl Zeiss 21mm Distagon T* 2.8/21

Carl Zeiss Launches New 21mm Super Wide Angle Lens for SLR Cameras

The legendary Distagon T* 2.8/21 is now being introduced for SLR cameras with EF, F and K bayonets. Thanks to its excellent performance, this modernized version from the former Contax system sets new standards in this focal length class.

“The outstanding correction of chromatic aberration enables photos without color fringes even in high-contrast light conditions”, says Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager, Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. “Even at full aperture, the floating element design ensures optimum edge-to-edge image quality over the entire focusing range. And even in difficult light conditions, the new Distagon provides excellent results thanks to its T* coating, optimum reflection reduction and exceptional chromatic correction.”

The shortest possible distance setting of only 0.22 m makes the lens ideal for impressive perspectives. Typical applications include architectural, journalistic and landscape photography.

The Distagon 2.8/21 is available with an EF bayonet (ZE), F bayonet (ZF) and a K bayonet (ZK). It is suitable for both digital and analog full-format SLR cameras.

Delivery of the Distagon T* 2.8/21 is scheduled to begin by the end of 2008 with the ZF and ZK version. Its selling price is estimated at 1,399 euros (incl. 19% German VAT).

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Carl Zeiss medium format lenses ZV Classic

Carl Zeiss ZV Classic Lenses – Limited Special Edition for the V System

With a limited high-quality special edition of lenses for three different focal lengths, Carl Zeiss offers enthusiasts of the Hasselblad V system a special treat. The series is limited to 1,000 lenses for each of the focal lengths. Each lens receives a certificate with the edition number and is delivered with a leather case and an attractive presentation box. The company thus honors one of the most popular professional systems for traditional medium format photography.

Dr. Winfried Scherle, Vice President of the Camera Lens Division at Carl Zeiss, emphasizes that “the Hasselblad system holds a special place at the summit of camera technology. We are proud to have been active contributors to this success for more than 50 years. With this special series, enthusiasts of this proven system receive three high-quality products that recall the first ZEISS lenses for the V bayonet, but are state-of-the-art medium format lenses."

This special series covers three of the most popular focal lengths of this system: the wide-angle classic Distagon T* 4/50 ZV, the universal macro lens Makro-Planar T* 4/120 ZV and the Sonnar T* 4/180 ZV, popular for portrait photography.

They are outstanding examples of value-retaining, high-performance optics featuring extraordinary, elegant stability. Thanks to their excellent imaging properties, these lenses are also ideal for digital photography. The robust, all-metal mounts guarantee mechanical precision. The noble, silver satin finish underscores the high-quality of these lenses and recalls memories of the first Carl Zeiss lens for the V system introduced in 1957.

The lenses of the ZV Classic series will be incrementally available at authorized dealers from May 2008 and on the Carl Zeiss homepage www.zeiss.com/photo

Distagon T* 4/50 ZV €4150 Makro-Planar T* 4/120 ZV €3850 Sonnar T* 4/180 ZV €3850 (All prices include German sales tax.)

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