Comprising a quartet of manual focus prime lenses designed for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, the ZF.2 4 Lens Bundle from Zeiss includes an array of focal lengths, from wide-angle to portrait-length, along with a fitted protective transport case with custom inlays for each of the lenses.
At the wide end of this bundle, the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 is a well-corrected lens that incorporates five anomalous partial dispersion elements, as well as a floating elements design, to reduce distortion and deliver a clean image quality. Next in line is the Distagon T* 28mm f/2 ZF.2, which pairs the classic wide-angle perspective with a bright f/2 maximum aperture for working in difficult lighting conditions. A floating elements design is used again, as well as a T* anti-reflective coating to minimize ghosting and flare. Following the wide lenses is the standard, normal perspective Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens, which features a fast maximum aperture and nine rounded diaphragm blades for a smooth out-of-focus quality when working with selective focus techniques. Rounding out the bundle is the short telephoto Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens, which combines a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, symmetrical Planar optical design, and longer-than-normal perspective to make it an ideal lens for portraiture. Each of these lenses are housed within durable metal bodies and feature smooth, dampened manual focus control.
Included with the lenses is dedicated Transport Case along with four matched inlays for each lens. This customized case and fitted inlays assures a high degree of protection to the lenses during travel or storage.
The Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras is a manual focus professional lens distinguished by having exceptional color control which allows for breathtaking high contrast pictures without any color fringes. Thanks to the legendary Carl Zeiss T * anti-reflection coating, the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 delivers outstanding results. Its wide aperture delivers fantastic performance for both daylight and in lowlight shooting. This lens is equipped with an F bayonet (Nikon) lens mount, and is ideal for landscape, architecture, portrait, group, and commercial photography.
The new ZF.2 lenses are an enhanced version of ZF lenses. They feature an electronic interface (CPU) that enables support of all important camera operating modes such as shutter priority, aperture priority and programmed auto exposure or manual exposure settings. Photographers no longer have to set the parameters in the camera menu as the lens now transmits standard data such as focal length, speed and the aperture setting to the camera. This data can then be viewed in the EXIF data of each picture.
The ZF.2 lenses have a mechanical lock on the aperture ring to lock the aperture ring at the lowest setting and prevent unintentional adjustment while taking pictures.
For technical reasons, these lenses do not have a half-step aperture lock between the lowest (stop position) and the second lowest aperture setting. This guarantees reliable recognition of the automatic position. The lowest aperture on ZF.2 lenses is colored orange to emphasize the automatic position of the aperture ring.
F2-A, Nikkormat FT3, FM, FM2 (Manual only)
F2-AS (Manual & Shutter Priority only)
EM (Aperture Priority only)
EL, FE, FE2, FM3A, F3 (Manual only)
F301, F501, FG (Manual & Aperture Priority only)
FA, F4, F5 (all functions supported)
F70, F90, F90X, F100, F401, F601, F801, D1, D1X, D1H, F50, F55, F65, F75, F80, D40, D40X, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D3000, D5000 (all functions supported)
F6, D2-Series, D200, D300, D300s, D3, D3s, D3X, D700, D800, D800E, D4 (all functions supported)
FujiFilm
FinePix S1Pro, S2Pro, S3Pro, S5Pro (all functions supported)
Kodak:
Kodak Pro 14n (all functions supported)
Offering a traditional wide-angle field of view with bright performance, the Nikon F-mount Distagon T* 28mm f/2 ZF.2 from ZEISS is well-suited for a range of subjects, from landscapes to street shooting. The lens uses a Distagon optical concept, which helps to reduce field curvature and distortion for high overall sharpness and accurate rendering across the frame. A T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements, too, to control lens flare and ghosting. Also contributing to high sharpness and clarity, a floating elements system is used to achieve consistent, well-controlled image quality throughout the focusing range.
A classic focal length and a classic design, the Nikon F-mount Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 from ZEISS is a normal-length prime ideal for working with most subjects. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for using selective focus. The Planar type optical concept is a tried-and-true design that yields consistently high sharpness throughout the focusing range with even illumination throughout the aperture range. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy.
A classic portrait-length prime, the Nikon F-mount Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 from ZEISS is a short telephoto lens, ideal for producing shallow depth of field effects and isolating focus on subject matter. Beyond offering increased control over depth of field, the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture also excels in difficult lighting conditions and suits handheld shooting in low-light situations. The Planar-type optical concept is a tried-and-true design that yields consistently high sharpness throughout the focusing range with even illumination throughout the aperture range. Also, a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy.
The Carl Zeiss Inlay keeps your Distagon T 2.8/21 ZF.2 Lens securely inside its carrying case and protects it from shock and vibrations. This soft, molded inlay provides a snug fit and cushions the lens for protection during transport.
The Carl Zeiss Inlay keeps your Distagon T 2/28 ZE / ZF.2 Lens securely inside its carrying case and protects it from shock and vibrations. This soft, molded inlay provides a snug fit and cushions the lens for protection during transport.
The Carl Zeiss Inlay for Planar T 1.4/50 ZF.2 Lens ensures that your 1.4/50 ZF.2 lens fits perfectly inside its carrying case and also protects the lens against shock and vibration. The soft, molded inlay provides a snug fit and cushions the lens during transport.
The Carl Zeiss Inlay for Planar T 1.4/85 ZE / ZF.2 Lens ensures that your 1.4/85 ZE / ZF.2 lens fits perfectly inside its carrying case and also protects the lens against shock and vibration. The soft, molded inlay provides a snug fit and cushions the lens during transport.