Zeiss 85mm F/4 Tele-tessar T*

[Out to Lunch]

Hello, I'm new on this forum. Has anyone used this lens and would care to share experiences? Many thanks, p

 

[back alley]

i don't think it's available yet.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Available at www.popflash.com

 

[back alley]

that ad has been there for awhile but the last time i checked with tony they still were not in yet.

i'm looking forward to it myself but i'm broke at the moment.

 

[Tom A]

I have used it briefly and it is good - even at f4. I have not put a large amount of film through it though. I suspect that the 90mm f3.5 Apo Lanthar is at least as good as the Zeiss - and considerably cheaper at that.
The Teletessar is nice and compact - but the hood does not reverse which makes it a bit bulky as a "pocketable" lens.

 

[payasam]

Like the Apo Lanthar, which I have, this is in the tradition of the Elmar 90/4. A relatively slow lens, but small and light and optically respectable.

 

[splitimageview]

I'd rather have a converted Contax G Sonnar 90/2.8, a stop faster, and cheaper. 🙂 And not big.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Thanks a lot for your feedback! I've ordered the lens from www.popflash.com and hope to receive it next week.

 

[back alley]

Thanks a lot for your feedback! I've ordered the lens from www.popflash.com and hope to receive it next week.

so it IS in stock!!!

i want this lens but it may have to wait till the fall.
i just bought 2 rd1 bodies, am moving and want to get to toronto this june.

really looking forward to seeing some images from it.

joe

 

[mpve]

To add to the discussion:

I called both Robert White (in the UK) and a big local camerashop (in NL) and both have no cue when the lens will become available.

Also, on the Zeiss website you cannot order it online as yet.

 

[back alley]

Thanks a lot for your feedback! I've ordered the lens from www.popflash.com and hope to receive it next week.

has the lens arrived yet?

joe

 

[Out to Lunch]

lens will arrive early next week...problem is that the hood not in stock in the usa. Tony promises to send as soon as received. cheers, p

 

[back alley]

i just got an email stating that the 85/4 is now available in canada.

 

[Tony Rose]

Silver 85mm F4.0 is here...

Silver 85mm F4.0 is here...

Silver 85mm F4.0 is here but Black is still unavailable at this time.

Tony

 

[35mmdelux]

I went with the 90mm Summicron APO ASPH.

 

[noimmunity]

I would like to hear about and see examples from the new lens. The OP asked about the lens itself and I think we should give people a chance to see it first.
I appreciate the people who have made other choices, but there will be plenty of other thread to compare and vaunt other options.

 

[Out to Lunch]

I received the lens (silver) in good order today. Tony promises to send me the hood as soon as available in the USA. Very busy right now but will share pictures soonest. Cheers, Peter

 

[jonmanjiro]

I briefly handled the Tele-Tessar 85/4 at the PIE expo in Tokyo recently. It was lighter and more compact than I was expecting.

Looking forward to seeing some sample shots!

 

[back alley]

me too, i'm guessing it will be a great lens.