Contax Distigon T* 25mm f2.8 35mm Primes
Contax Distigon T* 25mm f2.8 35mm Primes
USER REVIEWS
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[Jan 02, 2005]
fishyu
Intermediate
Strength:
This lens is based on a very old design .. the Cotarex Distagon 25/2.8 from the 60s, as well as the Distagon 18/4. Wide open it is not very sharp,but witha very high resolution. Shoot some B/W and colour, compare and you will understand what I mean -- everything was out there is there on the sides/neg, just not being raszor sharp like the CZ 28/2.8, however it gives a very colourful painting like feel, it gives better colour than D28/2.8 or 21/2.8. Stopped down one otr two stops its gives very sharp image.
Weakness:
Not sharp enough when wide open. It is not a true 25mm, but closer to 26mm, and a bit expensive (apart from the Leica R24/2.8, this is the most expensive one in the 24/25mm class) if you prefer sharper image, you should choose 21/28 combo instead. This is a lens which you will easily miss when you look at its MTF, run a few roll through you will feel the magic. Makes a very good wide angle combination with 18/4 if you like the colour and feel. Customer Service None yet Similar Products Used: Nikon AF24/2.8, Sigma 24/1.8, OM 24/2.8 |
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[Dec 17, 2004]
bmoc
Intermediate
Strength:
Build quality, performance.
Weakness:
Not a terribly useful focal length for me. Found myself using the 35/2.8 or wanting wider than 25mm. Eventually sold it and got a Voigtlander 21/4 with Bessa L body. Not as bad as people often say. I found it sharp across the field (a little soft in the corners) with a little light fall-off in the corners. Well built. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Sigma 28/1.8, Minolta 28mm |
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[Mar 18, 2003]
sgeffen
Intermediate
Strength:
Color, 3-d effect, great angle. The lens is absolutly free of flare! (much better flare resist then my 50mm and 135mm)
Weakness:
None. This is the best lens I own for my Contax RX. I read some reviews stating the lens is not razor sharp and yes, the MTF is not that good. But... the slides made by this lens are amazing! The slides become a sort kind of three dimensional painting! When photographing a rainy/cloudy sky, the result is really dramatic. I have never seen this with any other lens. I enjoy this lens much more then my 50mm/1.4 and 135mm/2.8! Customer Service ? Similar Products Used: G2 with 21mm/28mm/35mm/45mm/90mm RX with 50/1.4mm/135/2.8mm |
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[Nov 20, 2002]
VincentD
Strength:
Sharp, sweet, great color rendition.
Weakness:
None This was my fathers lens. I don't know where he purchased it or for how much. It was made in West Germany and is an AE version. I love it because it is very sharp and great?xD;?xA;for street photography and for scenic shots. Like all the Zeiss optics I have used, this lens has great color rendition. I am grateful to my dad for his getting it. Customer Service Never used Similar Products Used: N/A |
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[Jun 30, 2002]
Naris D
Casual
Strength:
Clarity of colours, very Sharp, good contrast, no flare,
Weakness:
None Very nice len and my favorite lens.I usualy use it for travel and amazing pictures taken with this lens. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: Distagon 35mm f2.8 |
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[Mar 19, 2002]
Richard Hughes
Casual
Strength:
See above
Weakness:
Not as sharp as other CZ''s I have tried seems to lack a bit of sparkle but still an excellent lens really I use it a lot A good lens, not as sharp as my 35 or 50 but very good correction of distortion you can forget you are using a wide angle also excellent freedom from flare.nicely made too Customer Service not required Similar Products Used: Various canon and indie lenses, better tan all of them |
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[Feb 26, 2001]
Holger Gamer
Expert
Strength:
handy, very high contrast, no flare or haze against direct sunlight, wonderful clarity of colours, extremly well build
Weakness:
too expensive This lens is better than the MTF charts might let you think, it is much better build than the 2,8/28 or 2,8/35, ideal for travelling Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: CZ Distagon 2,8/21, |
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[Mar 19, 2001]
Jeff Lorriman
Professional
Strength:
Sharp and contrasty
Weakness:
None My favorite lens. There's just something about the images that I get back. They have dimention like an engraving I find. Customer Service Always been great. Not needed on this lens though. Similar Products Used: 17 Tamron, CZ 28-85 |
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[Apr 11, 2001]
Henrik Rundgren
Expert
Strength:
Nice angle of view
Weakness:
crap at f2.8 Had a love/hate relationship with this lens... Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Zeiss 28/2.8 Distagon |
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[Jun 18, 2001]
tawato punch
Casual
Strength:
8/10
Weakness:
1-1.5/10 one of the best len in zeiss production line. very clear in f.4-22, but not a big troble in bright f-stop. try it, you'll love its. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: 28-135/is-canon |