MarkP Posted January 28, 2013 Share #21  Posted January 28, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not yet, I am in the mountains and away from my main systems for a couple of weeks  That's fine. Post whenever convenient.  Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Hi MarkP, Take a look here Somewhat OT: Why Japanese Foundry Can't Manufacture ZM 85mm Sonnar. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Rick in CO Posted January 28, 2013 Share #22 Â Posted January 28, 2013 Erwin Puts reviewed the 85 f2 ZM Sonnar, comparing it to the 75 & 90 Apo-Summicrons and the 85mm f1.2 Canon lens. Unfortunately he has revised his website and I can no longer find the report to provide a link to. Essentially the 85 Sonnar compared favorably with the Apo-Summicrons, which were all somewhat better than the Canon. I think the low demand for the Sonnar was due to its price - not much less than either Apo-Summicron. Unless you really liked the Zeiss "look" one would go for the Leica offerings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted January 28, 2013 Share #23  Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks Jaap, I've had my eye on this lens for a while but have not been able to get any information on it's performance. Can you provide any more?  Mark  It has a nice 'rounded' look but with fine detail, I am not wowed by the build quality! It seems closer to 75mm focal length than 90mm. When I first got mine it was mis-focussing, my repairer said that an element needed reseated...  john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 28, 2013 Share #24 Â Posted January 28, 2013 You must have been unlucky. I cannot fault the build quality and I have no complaints about focussing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted January 29, 2013 Share #25  Posted January 29, 2013 Given what I paid for it I was very lucky  john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted January 29, 2013 Share #26 Â Posted January 29, 2013 I just asked Popflash and apparently the 2/85 is no longer being offered. The 4/85 sells for $860, which must be good value for someone who can live with f4. Jaap maintains it is comparable in performance to the Elmarit-M 90. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 9, 2013 Share #27  Posted February 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) For a focal length I use intermittently I can easily live with f4.0 especially when its a 4.0/90 Macro-Elmar: extraordinary IQ, ergonomics and compactness.  Having said that I have just bought an immaculate, unused, cheap 4.0/85 Tele-Tessar with original hood. To me the build quality of this lens, and all of the ZM lenses for that matter, seems excellent.  Fantastic on the Monochrom.   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   100% crop (focus on lowest flower) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!   100% crop (focus on lowest flower) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/177168-somewhat-ot-why-japanese-foundry-cant-manufacture-zm-85mm-sonnar/?do=findComment&comment=2237861'>More sharing options...
ynp Posted February 9, 2013 Share #28  Posted February 9, 2013 It has a nice 'rounded' look but with fine detail, I am not wowed by the build quality! It seems closer to 75mm focal length than 90mm. When I first got mine it was mis-focussing, my repairer said that an element needed reseated... john I had a similar problem with my Sonnar. Sold it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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