Krosya
Konicaze
ZM Sonnar 85/2 is amazingly expensive, aparently had some production problems as they released it later than planned from what I hear. This cant be good for business.
On the other hand, having used Nikkor LTM 85/2 and Jupiter 9 (85/2) - both Sonnar designes, both are very good if found in good condition, I cant help but wonder why in the world did Zeiss go through all the trouble with a new version instead of just taking one of those lenses and just updating it with new coating/built and be done? Could be a superb, fast modern 85/2 lens that would sell amazingly even at the price of their oddball 85/4 Tessar lens. I know I'd get one for sure.
Its descisions like this - making 2 lenses that dont sell well - one cause its super expensive and the other - cause its just not needed, really, I'm afraid will put this company out of business.
Oh well, I'll just keep using my old Jupiter 9 when I need at fast long lens.
On the other hand, having used Nikkor LTM 85/2 and Jupiter 9 (85/2) - both Sonnar designes, both are very good if found in good condition, I cant help but wonder why in the world did Zeiss go through all the trouble with a new version instead of just taking one of those lenses and just updating it with new coating/built and be done? Could be a superb, fast modern 85/2 lens that would sell amazingly even at the price of their oddball 85/4 Tessar lens. I know I'd get one for sure.
Its descisions like this - making 2 lenses that dont sell well - one cause its super expensive and the other - cause its just not needed, really, I'm afraid will put this company out of business.
Oh well, I'll just keep using my old Jupiter 9 when I need at fast long lens.