Zeiss ZF - 25mm vs. 28mm

Andreas Mendritzki · 12-15-2008, 02:35 PM

So I know this really depends on personal preference, the rest of one's kit, etc etc.... but I'm trying to decide between the zeiss zf 25 f2.8 and the 28 f2. Any ZF users out there really really prefer one over the other. Felt any differences between the two? (The one stop difference aside...)

thanks!

David W. Jones · 12-15-2008, 03:44 PM

While I do not have the Zeiss ZF version of these lenses, I do have the Contax mount versions, and can say that I use my 28/2 way more than my 25/2.8

Nils J. Nesse · 12-15-2008, 04:01 PM

I have the 25/2.8 and enjoy the close focus, but I miss f/2. So my plan is to trade it for a 28/2 and a 21/2.8.

albert rudnicki · 12-15-2008, 04:29 PM

Andreas
I got a ZF 28mm here in Montreal if you want to try it.
Personally I love this lens, it's very sharp and keeps excellent contrast wide open f2.
You should perhaps wait and see wht the 21mm has to offer.

If you want to test it you can contact me by email
albert at yayofilms.com

Cheers

Andreas Mendritzki · 12-16-2008, 10:19 AM

Good good. Thanks All. Me thinks we're leaning to the 28. And thanks Albert, perhaps we can meet up as per. Van's email.

cheers

12-15-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
Andreas Mendritzki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31	Zeiss ZF - 25mm vs. 28mm So I know this really depends on personal preference, the rest of one's kit, etc etc.... but I'm trying to decide between the zeiss zf 25 f2.8 and the 28 f2. Any ZF users out there really really prefer one over the other. Felt any differences between the two? (The one stop difference aside...) thanks! __________________ Andreas Mendritzki

12-15-2008, 04:01 PM	#3
Nils J. Nesse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 583	I have the 25/2.8 and enjoy the close focus, but I miss f/2. So my plan is to trade it for a 28/2 and a 21/2.8. __________________ Nils J. Nesse www.finnerikognils.no RED One #2331 in Norway Red Pro Primes

12-15-2008, 04:29 PM	#4
albert rudnicki Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,071	Andreas I got a ZF 28mm here in Montreal if you want to try it. Personally I love this lens, it's very sharp and keeps excellent contrast wide open f2. You should perhaps wait and see wht the 21mm has to offer. If you want to test it you can contact me by email albert at yayofilms.com Cheers __________________ www.albertrudnicki.com

12-16-2008, 10:19 AM	#5
Andreas Mendritzki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 31	Good good. Thanks All. Me thinks we're leaning to the 28. And thanks Albert, perhaps we can meet up as per. Van's email. cheers __________________ Andreas Mendritzki

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12-15-2008, 03:44 PM	#2
David W. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La Petite Roche Posts: 396	While I do not have the Zeiss ZF version of these lenses, I do have the Contax mount versions, and can say that I use my 28/2 way more than my 25/2.8