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Samples from Zeiss 35mm and 55mm Sonnar FE and Touit 50mm Macro

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Zeiss 35mm Sonnar FE on a NEX-7 Here are some samples we were able to take at PhotoPlus Expo. We tried the three new Zeiss lenses which are the 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar FE, the 55mm f/1.8 Sonnar FE, and the 50mm f/2.8 Makro Touit. The Zeiss FE lenses were located in the Sony exhibit alongside the new Sony A7 cameras . Both the 35mm and the 55mm Sonnar FE felt at home on the Sony NEX-7. They were neither heavy nor enormous on the NEX. The Sonnar FE samples were taken using autofocus. Click on them and they are 100% crops from RAW files from the NEX-7. We didn't have enough time with the lenses but the results are excellent. Zeiss 35mm Sonnar FE on a NEX-7 Zeiss 55mm Sonnar FE NEX-7 Sample The Zeiss Touit 50mm Macro Planar was stationed at the Carl Zeiss exhibit. We were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Pollman, Zeiss Program Manager, about the new Touit 50mm Macro. He stated that this is their first 50mm macro which can provide a 1 to 1 magnification. The shots below are

Save 20% on Zeiss Touit Lenses

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Save 20% on Zeiss Touit Lenses Zeiss is starting the holidays early. They are providing a 20% discount on their excellent Touit lenses for the NEX system. They are also compatible with the Sony A7 and A7r via the APS-C mode. The Touit lenses are fully compatible, auto-aperture and autofocus, with the NEX and A7 cameras. Click here to get your 20% discount on the Touit 12mm f/2.8 Distagon and the 32mm f/1.8 Planar for your E-mount system.

Sony NEX E-mount Lens Roadmap 2013-2015

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Sony NEX Lens Roadmap for 2013 and Beyond Along with the introduction of the new full frame e-mount cameras, A7 and A7r, Sony updated the lens roadmap for 2013 and beyond. There are at least 15 full frame e-mount lenses coming by 2015. The first five lenses announced are Sont FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 Kit Lens for the Sony A7 Bundle EFOV of 42-105mm on NEX APS-C cameras Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE Sonnar ZA SEL35F28Z $798 EFOV of 52mm on NEX APS-C cameras Carl Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 FE Sonnar ZA SEL55F18Z $998 EFOV of 82mm on NEX APS-C cameras Carl Zeiss 24-70mm f/4 FE Vario-Tessar ZA OSS SEL2470FZ $1198 EFOV of 36-105mm on NEX APS-C cameras. As a NEX-7 user this is the most appealing one. Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS SEL70200G EFOV of 105-300mm on NEX APS-C cameras The first four will be available this year, they are pictured below. The Sony G zoom will be the 1st of six for 2014 and at least five more lenses will be released in 2015. These lenses are compatible with all

NEX-7 with Contax 28mm Distagon via Speedbooster

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Here are some sample shots from the NEX-7 and the Contax Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 Distagon using the Metabones Speedbooster . It was great shooting the 28mm at close to its natural focal length. The lens was always set wide open at f/2.8 and the NEX-7 was at ISO 100. We are very pleased with the Speed Booster.

Sony NEX-7 Rear Button Focus

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Figure 1. Rear Button aka AF/MF Button Controls Autofocus. Here's a way to autofocus using the rear AF/MF button instead of the shutter button. You can then separate focus from locking exposure with the shutter button half press. This will also prevent the lens from prefocusing when in AF or DMF mode. Setting up the NEX-7 to use AF/MF Rear Button Focus. Set the camera to Manual Focus, Figure 2. Set the AF/MF Control to HOLD, Figure 3. Set the AF/MF Button to AF/MF Control, Figure 1. Set the Function Button to Focus Settings, Figure 4. This will let us control the focus point via Flexible Spot. You can also use Center focus point then Recompose. The camera must be in MF or DMF mode, Figure 2., to use Focus Settings. Figure 2. Set the camera to MANUAL FOCUS. Figure 3. Set the AF/MF Control to HOLD. Figure 4. Set Function Button to Focus Settings. Here is the Sony NEX-7 Manual for download for more info.

Carl Zeiss Touit 12mm Distagon and Miami

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Delano Hotel South Beach Here are some shots from the Zeiss Touit 12mm Distagon from Miami. It was a quick trip and the weather did not cooperate. The 12mm Touit is a nice match for the NEX-7 due to its lightweight design yet being so well built. The lens was glued to the NEX-7 for most of the trip. The 18mm FOV will take more practice since it's such a wide perspective. Car Inside Trump Sunny Isles La Sandwicherie South Beach Mac's Club Deuce Airport Code: EWR

Zeiss Touit 12mm Lens in Istanbul Not Constantinople

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The plan: spend the 5 hr layover in Istanbul Ataturk Airport to visit the Asian side of Istanbul by ferry. The plan was devised by my friend and I with no planning. Our other companions stayed behind and wished us luck since we needed it. First one needs a $20 visa to enter Turkey, this took 15 minutes. Next was the passport check line, this took 25 minutes - we have 4 hrs and 20 mins left before our plane left to our final destination. The easiest way to get into Istanbul is by the Metro. We had to take the Subway then the tram to the ferry. Luckily we had no map and were depending on strangers to get us to our destination. We arrived at the ferry one hour later with no complications except for the slow and jam packed tram - 3 hrs and 20 mins to go. And the problems began. We were told that the ferry was free - it was not. We had to scramble to get tokens - where did the Turkish Liras go? We were rushing to catch the next ferry, and did not confirm its destination. We

How Zeiss Touit Lenses Are Made

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Manufacturing of Zeiss Touit Lenses for NEX Cameras One Hundred Pieces Hand Assembled Carl Zeiss shows the time and care invested into each Zeiss Touit lens for your NEX Camera.

Zeiss Touit Press Event Coverage

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Zeiss 12mm f/2.8 Touit with the Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 Here's what we learned from the Zeiss Touit Lens press event yesterday. Zeiss sees the Compact System Camera on an upward trend while the DSLR market peaking. More Touit lenses will be announced within 12-24 months. The 50mm f/2.8 macro will be announced this fall. The lenses are much lighter than they appear. The focus ring is well damped. The lenses are designed to work with the latest NEX firmware. The 12mm Distagon and the 32mm Planar will be available early June. The 12mm and 32mm MTF charts are posted below. Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Lens MTF Chart Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Lens MTF Chart Thank you Richard, Nicole, and Tobias! Pre-order your Touit Lenses at Unique Photo .

Zeiss Touit Lenses Explained by Dr. Pollmann

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Compact Lens for a Compact NEX System Dr. Michael Pollmann Carl Zeiss Program Manager discusses the Touit Lens Line. Here is Dr. Pollmann of Carl Zeiss discussing the Touit lens concept. The Touit autofocus lenses are designed for NEX cameras as was the Zeiss 24mm Sonnar . With the introduction of the Touit line, NEX owners have access to Zeiss' legendary lens designs, Distagon, Planar, and Sonnar. The first Touit lenses will be available around June. Inner Workings of a Zeiss Touit Lens Pre-order the Zeiss Touit lenses from Unique Photo.

Keukenhof Tulips by H. Stanbury and NEX-7

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Here are H. Stanbury photos from Keukenhof also known as the Garden of Europe during the spring tulip bulb display. He used his Sony NEX-7 with the 18-55mm OSS lens and a Vivitar 24mm f/2.8 in Minolta mount for the photos. Keukenhof by H. Stanbury You can see the complete Keukenhof gallery at flickr . Thanks flickrdelusions!