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I would like to see some photo samples before purchasing one (probably the f1.4) but I can't seem to find them anywhere on internet. Most pbase or flickr samples are from the Sony or Nikon version.

If someone has by any chance some photos taken by those lenses, I would really appreciate it if you could share some of them here.

Best Regards,
Tony

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GALLERY

I would strictly assume that a CZ Planar ZF T* 85mm f/1.4 is equal for all mounts. So you can easily judge IQ e.g. from this review.

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Thomas (beware: Nikon-fanboy and moderator!) My Lens Reviews, My Pictures, My Photography Blog
D800+assorted lenses

Thanks Thomas! Those photos look wonderful.

I would also assume the CZ Planar ZF/ZA/ZK (for Nikon/Sony/Pentax) is the same as you said. However, the Contax CZ 85/1.4 is the oldest version (some were still made in West Germany) and it's said to be softer than newer versions. I wouldn't be surprised since optical manufacture has been improved over the years.

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GALLERY

Just curious but why would you want the Contax version? It wouldn't fit your E-1 without adapters and that kinda spoils it I think.

Also, I'm quite sure the optical design of the Sony mount CZ lenses are different from the Nikon/Pentax versions. The Sony versions are much more recent and support all the modern features like autofocus and metering.

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Graham
Flickr

The Contax version is more affordable.

Can I use the Nikon/Pentax version via Nikon F/M42 adapter? I see some Olympus users using the Contax version so I know it will work for sure. And why do you think an adapter will spoil it?

I thought the Nikon version also had AF.. thanks for the correction!

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GALLERY

Well you usually lose a lot of feature when using the conversion adapter, I'm not familiar with them(or the Contax system for that matter! ) but it seems that most lenses are crippled this way, not in terms of IQ but with metering, AF and in some other lenses, VR/IS.

That's just my opinion though, don't let it stop you from getting a Zeiss!

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Graham
Flickr

Neither am I familar with it. I have never used a film SLR. Olympus system is a cheap DSLR solution because it takes most of legacy lenses.



I guess that's what you pay for buying old & cheap MF lenses. I'm hoping to pick up a good conditioned Contax Zeiss for about $600 while the new Sony Zeiss 85/1.4 costs like $1500. Those who buy it deserve more for sure.

Thanks for your opinion

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GALLERY

chickenflavor,
the Zeiss 85mm f1.4 seems to be different from the ones for Nikon or Pentax.
read the quote from a ZEISS representative on PentaxForums.com
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pent ... -t-zk.html

". ..
The Sony Planar T* 1,4/85 ZA (for Sony Alpha) is a totally different lens - it was specially designed for the cameras of the Alpha system. . . "

Hello i1917, and welcome to the Camera Labs forum!
Nice find! Do you have a background in Pentax gear?

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Thomas (beware: Nikon-fanboy and moderator!) My Lens Reviews, My Pictures, My Photography Blog
D800+assorted lenses

thank you very much for your welcome.
what do you mean by "background in Pentax gear?"

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Pentax k20D, manual Pentax lenses

Do you own Pentax gear? Or what is your photographic equipment?

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Thomas (beware: Nikon-fanboy and moderator!) My Lens Reviews, My Pictures, My Photography Blog
D800+assorted lenses

i am tying to find a lens for my K20D. i have some Pentax lenses,
18-55, 28 , 31, 50, 75-150, 105 vivitar macro, 135, 200 . most of them manual, older lenses. some of them i like.
i looked through the zeiss 85mm when i was visiting MapCamera in Shinjuku. they are still on sale until august 31 .

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Pentax k20D, manual Pentax lenses

Here is the Carl Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZA (Sony)...

http://www.photozone.de/sony-alpha-aps-c-lens-tests/374-zeiss_za_85_14

The Sony designed is different to M42, Nikon and Pentax.

In USA the Sony version is about $1200...

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Samsung NX100
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
iFn 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
iFn 20mm f/2.8 (coming soon)
30mm f/2
50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED OIS
Sony VAIO CR140F White

in the last 5 weeks i was really interested to get the ZEISS 85mm for my Pentax K20d.

because of not seeing any results of this lens on the pentax, i purchased a Nikon85mm 1.4, together with a body D300 .
this i received one weeks ago. a lot to learn.

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Pentax k20D, manual Pentax lenses

CZ 85mm f/1.4 + Sony a700 = $2300 in USA. Is a good price for its quality...

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Samsung NX100
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
iFn 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
iFn 20mm f/2.8 (coming soon)
30mm f/2
50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED OIS
Sony VAIO CR140F White