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LensRentals’ Roger Cicala published pics and text of the latest teardown he performed in his lab. The Zeiss 85mm CP.2 T2.1 and the brand new Samyang/Rokinon Xeen 85mm T1.5, two Cine lenses, are the victims.
Samyang/Rokinon’s new XEEN cine lenses are available for pre-order at $2,495.
XEEN 24mm T1.5 lens, pre-order at Adorama | B&H Photo
XEEN 50mm T1.5 lens, pre-order ta Adorama | B&H Photo
XEEN 85mm T1.5 lens, pre-order at Adorama | B&H Photo
Samyang/Rokinon is about to launch a new line-up of cine prime lenses under the brand name XEEN. We got word about this thanks to our friends at DicaHub.
XEEN 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm T1.5 prime lenses are expected to be announced by Samyang on August 10 (also be sold under the Rokinon XEEN name). The lenses will fit on Canon EF and other mounts.
The XEEN lenses will be well beyond Samyang/Rokinon’s usual price tags: each of the lenses is expected to have a $2,500 price tag. It’s Samyang’s attempt to compete with the likes of Zeiss, Canon, and Schneider, so I guess the price is adequate.
So far we have only one image of the 24mm lens.
Some teasers appeared on Twitter:
To learn more see the XEEN website or follow them on Facebook.
[via DicaHub]
Photography Blog posted their full review of what is thought to be the world’s sharpest lens, the Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus lens. And they tested it on a Canon EOS 5Ds[/shoplkink].
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* is simply a superb prime lens for portrait photographers looking for the ultimate in image quality. You’d expect sharpness to be high across both the frame and aperture range from such a premium optic, and it doesn’t disappoint. In conjunction with the new Canon EOS 5Ds test camera shooting at 50 megapixel resolution, detail is exceptionally detailed and sharp. Shooting at the maximum f/1.4 aperture does reveal a minor reduction in sharpness compared to the rest of the aperture range, but the image is already pin-sharp by f/1.8. Read the review at PB.
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 sells for $4,490 and can be ordered at Amazon, B&H Photo and Adorama. Sample pics can be seen on Zeiss’ Flickr album.
Canon EOS 5DS price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA
Zhong Yi Optics announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens.
Product description:
The Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 is a ultra-fast portrait lens that delivers unbelievable optical performance. A maximum aperture of f/1.2 makes it extremely convenient for shooting without flash in low light conditions. Designed for the use of full frame cameras, the large aperture also provides fine control over depth of field for fascinating portrait photography. The truly circular aperture creates a shallow depth-of-field that brings attention to the subject and blurs the background, which is critical for portraits. The lens incorporates 9 elements in 6 groups with 2 pieces of Extra-low Dispersion elements & 4 pieces of High Refractive Index elements. This helps reducing aberrations and maintain excellent sharpness even at f/1.2. . Manual focus design and a click-less, silent aperture ring promote smooth handling and are especially well-suited to video applications. The lens is built of metallic enclosure with additional protective processing, which gives extra durability and aesthetic.
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Max. Aperture | 1.2 |
| Min. Aperture | 16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Angle of view | 29 degrees |
| Format Compatibility | Full-frame |
| Elements/Groups | 9 elements in 6 groups (2pcs of Extra-low Disperson glasses & 4pcs High refractive index glasses) |
| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
| Net Weight | 921 g |
| Mounts | Canon EF / Nikon F / Sony FE (Sony A & Pentax K mounts will be available later this year) |
Seller Genustech is already showing the new Mitakon/Zyoptics 85mm f/1.2 lens for full-frame DSLRs.
Filter Size (diameter) : 77mm
Lens Mounts : Canon , Nikon , Sony E
Focal Length : 85mm
Minimum focus distance : 1m
Maximum Aperture : F 1.2
Weight : 1000g
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