kivis Posted July 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does it pull up Leica's 90mm frameline? Anyone using this lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 Hi kivis, Take a look here Zeiss 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* ZM, whose got one?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted July 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2014 Yep - a good lens I use it on the Monochrom. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) I also have one. It does bring up the 90mm frameline but of course at 85mm there is a fair bit more image included. I don't know why but it is very underrated. It is light and fairly compact. It is annoying that the otherwise excellent bayonet-mount hood does not secure onto the lens when fitted backwards for transport. Lovely tonal range and contrast (but not overly contrasty) especially with B&W (and the Monochrom as Jaap mentioned). Excellent resolution & sharpness, but not quite up to the 90 Macro-Elmar which I also have. Being a little wider than 90mm it pairs nicely with a 35mm lens. Edited July 15, 2014 by MarkP 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 15, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 15, 2014 That loose hood is indeed an annoyance. I guess the small front element makes it look "cheap".... I would rate it on the same level as the Elmarit-M 90. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted July 22, 2014 Got a chrome one and put a spare 43mm lens hood on it. Really nice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted July 23, 2014 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2014 Anyone care to post some shots with this lens on the MM? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted July 23, 2014 Share #7 Posted July 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have one but it has a Leica four tab mount built in. Great lens! Picture, well OK: 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! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230387-zeiss-85mm-f4-tele-tessar-t-zm-whose-got-one/?do=findComment&comment=2635720'>More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted July 23, 2014 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2014 My experience with the tele-Tessar is that it is very good lens, but not excellent. Especially in terms of resolution it doesn't reach the heights of the Sonnar 85 or 90 AA. This said, it is very small and light, easy to focus, has a gentle pleasant rendering, and no aberrations. If the f/4 max aperture isn't a problem, I highly recommend it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted July 23, 2014 Share #9 Posted July 23, 2014 I have one but it has a Leica four tab mount built in. Great lens! Picture, well OK: Thanks for posting this. I can see what I call "that 3D quality" Zeiss lenses are known for. I'm wondering how it handles as a portrait lens? Especially on the MM which is my primary camera? I'm considering a Voiglander 75mm f/2.5 for the value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted July 24, 2014 Share #10 Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks for posting this. I can see what I call "that 3D quality" Zeiss lenses are known for. I'm wondering how it handles as a portrait lens? Especially on the MM which is my primary camera? I'm considering a Voiglander 75mm f/2.5 for the value. The tele-tessar is especially good for portraits due to the gentle attractive rendering and not over the top resolution. In comparison, my sonnar 85 is super sharp and can produce very nice OOF highlights but I feel it is too sharp for portraits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 24, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 24, 2014 M240, 4.0/85 ZM Tele-Tessar 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! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230387-zeiss-85mm-f4-tele-tessar-t-zm-whose-got-one/?do=findComment&comment=2636484'>More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted July 24, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 24, 2014 On the M9: L1001385 by edward karaa, on Flickr M9 - Tele-Tessar 85 by edward karaa, on Flickr M9 Tele-Tessar 85 ZM by edward karaa, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted August 8, 2014 She is a beauty. 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/230387-zeiss-85mm-f4-tele-tessar-t-zm-whose-got-one/?do=findComment&comment=2645429'>More sharing options...
stephengv Posted November 4, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 4, 2015 Any updates regarding this lens? anymore sample shots? I'm really considering this lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted November 4, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 4, 2015 I s the f4 Limiting? I plan to use this to supplement my 21 CV Skopar, 35mm cron ASPH and 50mm Cron. And I intend to use it for Landscape and occasional portraits. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted November 4, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 4, 2015 I s the f4 Limiting? I plan to use this to supplement my 21 CV Skopar, 35mm cron ASPH and 50mm Cron. And I intend to use it for Landscape and occasional portraits. Thanks. My favorite 90 is the 4.0 Macro Elmar. Not limiting for my style portraits or landscapes or travel. It is also a first class lens with resolution up there with APO lenses. If you go for shallow depth or night photos, buy a faster, larger, heavier lens. My fast lenses sit unused most of the time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted November 4, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 4, 2015 Absolute best bang for the buck in a rangefinder 90 I ever came across is the CV APO-Lanthar f/3.5. It was only made in LTM, but with an adapter it's great on an M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted November 4, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for the reply, Yes i'm planning this as my travel lens. Anyone shoots with this lens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengv Posted November 8, 2015 Share #19 Posted November 8, 2015 anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted November 8, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 8, 2015 I sold my ZM85/4 for a second hand Leica 90/4 Macro ( without the macro bits ) The new cost of the Leica 90 Macro is scandalous for a simple 4 element lens, which is why first went for the Zeiss. I was happy with the performance of the Zeiss, but I perceived the smaller size of the Leica 90/4 would be beneficial, so when a used one was offered at a good price, I traded up. I certainly have been carrying it far more often than the Zeiss. The 28/2.8, 50/2.8 and 90/4 have worked out well for me as a compact travel set. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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