Zeiss lenses are known for providing sharp and contrasty images with silky-smooth bokeh, making them favorites of a lot of photographers. For photographers looking for a 35mm lens, one option is the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.
Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this excellent video review takes a look at the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 lens. Based on the Biogon optical concept, this lens comes with some interesting features, including:
- All-metal lens barrel with weather-resistant construction
- Manual focus design
- One anomalous partial dispersion element for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
- Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating for reduced reflections and deeper contrast
- 180-degree focus ring throw with hard stops at infinity and minimum focusing distance
- Manual aperture ring with included declicking tool for video work
- Electronic interface for EXIF data and manual focus magnification
Altogether, the Loxia 35mm f/2 is certainly one of the more unique 35mm lenses out there, and while it is certainly not for everyone, it's worth a look if you enjoy such renderings. Check out video above for Frost's full thoughts on the lens.
Zeiss haven’t brought out any new lenses for quite some time now. Personally for modern, manual lenses with electronic contacts, I prefer Voigtlander to the Loxia lenses. Much nicer design, larger lineup, full 5-axis IBIS support and better priced. The Voigtlander 35mm f2 APO for example is £145 cheaper than this Zeiss and it’s an APO Lanthar.