NEW Zeiss Biogon 35mm F/2.8 just announced

[noimmunity]

It should have been released for retail sale today (May 24, 2008) in Japan, too.

Somebody somewhere must be using it !!!

 

[gohaj]

Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM from Matsuiyastore

Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM from Matsuiyastore

anyone bought this lens from Matsuiyastore (http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380030968263)?

 

[Rayt]

The 35/2 Biogon is a proven performer so unless the 35/2.8 is significantly less expensive or has proven itself to be as good or better the 35/2 is the it lens.

 

[noimmunity]

In Japan there is a significant price difference (20%) between the two, but not outside.

Matsuiyastore's price (US$798=approx. JPY85,000) is significantly higher than Map Camera's price (69,900, or 72,000 including consumption tax).

 

[R2-D2]

In Japan there is a significant price difference (20%) between the two, but not outside.

In Switzerland the C Biogon 2,8/35 ZM costs even less than the Planar 2/50 ZM. Edit: But the latter is overpriced (compared to the prices abroad)...

 

[horosu]

What shop did you check in Switzerland? Do they sell online too?

I am located in the EU and would be very interested in the info.

Thanks, Horea

 

[R2-D2]

What shop did you check in Switzerland? Do they sell online too?

The MSRP was quoted in the recent issue of the "Leica COURRIER". Leica Switzerland is the distributor for Zeiss lenses in Switzerland. Quite funny, isn't it? 🙂