New Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM lens

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Thornwood, N.Y. - The C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM lens is the modern technological reincarnation of the classical Sonnar 1.5/50, the fastest standard lens of its time, for the Contax II rangefinder camera. The current C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM is designed for the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera or for use with other rangefinder cameras taking the M bayonet mount.

It is fast, very resistant to flaring and unusually compact – therefore the “C” in the lens name. With its well controlled distortion, the lens produces a very accurate representation of objects. It can take the same filters which fit the ZM wide angle lenses with 21mm, 25mm and 28mm focal lengths. This is a very versatile lens for photojournalistic work in general and for available light photography in particular.

The Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM Lens will be available beginning August 2006 in a choice of chrome or black finish at a list price of $1,063.00.
 
Darn, if they hadn't make the dumb move of becoming the only vendors, I could see to purchase this one from Cameraquest. I've always dreamed of a fast 50mm lens in silver.

But then, at the price it's going, I can also buy a used Summilux 50. Older version, though... 🙁
 
50mm

50mm

Who will be handling it? Should I get the chrome one for my chrome body or a black one for my black body? Dilema....:bang:
 
I'd really be interested in seeing how much better this lens is compared to the 50/1.5 Zeiss Sonnar (Opton or CZJ).
 
i too am very anxious about this lens, maybe curious would be a better word.
if it looks different enough, like a true sonnar, i'm gonna have to sell something to get one.

will it be the zm 50/2?
or the cv 28 and 50, the fast pair?

stay tuned...
 
Mmm, now that's just yummy looking. I've just gotten word I start training for a new job (OTR truck driver) in October. Perhaps one in black for the CL would be an interesting Christmas present to myself?

William
 
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