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Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 N (Contax N to Canon EF) Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (APS-C)
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Sample Images
Here´re some sample images taken with an EOS 1D II and RAW-converted via Apple Aperture (kindly provided by Markus Stamm)
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
2332x3504 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
42.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/80s |
| Size |
2332x3504 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/100s |
| Size |
3504x2332 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
24.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
2332x3504 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
26.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.5 @ 1/2000s |
| Size |
2332x3504 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
74.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/100s |
| Size |
2332x3504 |
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Verdict
The Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is not an Über-lens
but it is comparable to the Canon L offers in this range. It is generally
very sharp, shows only a moderate degree of distortions and CAs and
vignetting isn't really field-relevant even at wide-open aperture.
The build quality is pretty good although it is a bit of a dust sucker. The
AF is acceptable by Canon standards whereas manual focusing could be a little
more precise. Used samples in mint condition are relatively affordable
(~500€/US$) and including the mount conversion (~400US$) the price remains
close to Canon L levels so if you've a soft spot for Zeiss glass the adventure
(and it no less than that) may be worth a thought (check the
Conurus website
for further details first).
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