Certainly an interesting lens, although thankfully I don't need or want another manual focus Zeiss 50(ish)!
And why 55mm anyway? I do note that 55mm was perhaps more popular in the past than it is now.
I'm perhaps a bit confused, how does this fit in with the other
announcement not long ago they were looking at a new 135mm f/2 too? I
have a vague recollection it was suspected they repackaged a medium
format lens for use on full frame to get better corner performance.
Edit: to answer myself, it looks like the 135mm f/2 APO is about ready for purchase. Hopefully the APO designation is not use lightly by Zeiss unlike other lower cost manufacturers, in which case that would be a serious contender to replace the 135L for me. Haven't found any free detailed (p)reviews yet.
And why 55mm anyway? I do note that 55mm was perhaps more popular in the past than it is now.
I'm perhaps a bit confused, how does this fit in with the other
announcement not long ago they were looking at a new 135mm f/2 too? I
have a vague recollection it was suspected they repackaged a medium
format lens for use on full frame to get better corner performance.
Edit: to answer myself, it looks like the 135mm f/2 APO is about ready for purchase. Hopefully the APO designation is not use lightly by Zeiss unlike other lower cost manufacturers, in which case that would be a serious contender to replace the 135L for me. Haven't found any free detailed (p)reviews yet.
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