GL Optics 70-200mm & 11-16mm

[Matt Ryan]

Sorry, posting up a rendering of a Zeiss lens from photorumours in 2009 isn't your proof. Neither is the assumption of Zeiss's track record of rehousing ZE/ZF glass to CP any proof either... since this new zoom is actually not part of that lineup.

I'm pretty sure I did my research... and the maker of that zoom Sony makes is Minolta (They make all the glass of the Alpha series that isn't made by Carl Zeiss). This doesn't validate that Zeiss's offering is stills glass...

All I can say then is enjoy paying $20,000 for a FF stills lens. Cinema lenses are not made for FF (yet).

It doesn't validate anything but it sure as hell raises questions. Don't you want to research and know if it is a rehoused stills lens rather than just saying it's not. Which by the way has never been questioned by anyone or clarified by Zeiss. Guess we will have to wait and see if Matt Duclos tears it apart to get the real info...

 

[Jacek Zakowicz]

I am Confused by the worst predication ever;-) They have already shown the 28-80!! And even a quick look at it will show you it is not a simple rehouse...

Jacek if I didn't know better I might think you had a commercial interest in us not buying traditional PL glass? ;-)

Oops- sorry didn't remember seeing that.
Good for them- at least they made an effort to make one cine only version probably because they did not want to cannibalize their 24-70 lens. I still think 24-70 would be a better range than 28-80. "simple rehouse" does not exist- I was the project manager on the century 17-35, designed the 150-600 light version, etc, etc.. so I do have a bit of "insight" into rehousing haha. Probably more than most RU members...
Yes the PL glass is overrated The glass revolution is coming!!!!
I'm just a little fed up with "same old" 25 year rehash in cine lenses. It's time for a change....

 

[Jiri Vrozina]

Not proof Shervin. It's a zeiss glass lens, is 70-200, and Zeiss has proven their CP line by rehousing ZF/ZE lenses and calling them cinema lenses. The fact that they are calling it a Compact Zoom mens it's most likely a rehoused lens... Plus the new Compact Zoom is the same shape and size as this lens and also covers Full Frame. Do a little research yourself...

http://www.abelcine.com/store/Zeiss-Compact-Zoom-CZ.2-70-200mm-T2.9/

Did you actually hear what guy from Zeiss was saying in that video clip i posted? Read his lips ;-)

 

[Jiri Vrozina]

ANYWAY WHERE IS THIS LENS SHOOT OUT?
i have been waiting for weeks now- i cant sleep,eat and i lost 20kgs?
It almost takes as long as Minolta to Zeiss CZ rehouse ;-)

 

[Zul Y]

We sell the GL Optics lenses. You can see details on our website.

I see that GL Optics have done a Tokina 100mm Macro too. Nice!

Would owners of these rehoused lenses kindly put up a video soon? Would like to see focus and zoom performance like the SALT test videos.

 

[Alain Braun]

HI,

could you give some information abaiut your lense
1. Pl or Canon mount ?
2. your price ?
3 . could you ship it in France ?

thanks

Alain Braun

 

[G.L Nan]

But Nan is just rehousing the lenses... He shouldn't have to touch the optics. So what would more glass matter? If he is literally just building a housing around the lens, then the optics and glass shouldn't matter.

Zeiss lens is ridiculous for the price when it's just a rehoused stills lens. Thats what I mean by ridiculous.

Hi Matt,
This is not the problem of class element, I don't care how many class inside of the Lens. The problem is the IS part. If you have MKI or MKII Canon 70-200 Lens, you can find the IS part moved when you swayed it. It means the IS part is not "fixed" in original condition. After the rehouse, this No-Fixed part will effect Lens optic axis and the focus point will be wrong. It's a big problem.
And that's the reason I don't rehouse IS version 70-200.

 

[Artur Kowalewski]

I copy my question from other post:

"I have two questions about purchse of GL 70-200mm. I have RED PRO Zoom 18-85mm T2.9. I need something like RED 50-150mm t2.9, but i think easier will be to order this 70-200mm lens which is even better with it's focal lenght and easier to find in meters scale.
Ok, and now my two questions:
1) is it right thinking ? or 50-150mm is better than 70-200mm ?
2) does 70-200mm match my 18-85mm optical... hmm, not even quality, but rather... well, look ? i was using once Super Speeds MKI mixed with MKIII - totally different look !"

Anyone ?

 

[Avi Cohen]

The answer to ALL YOUR QUESTIONS https://vimeo.com/gloptics

 

[Shadi Abu Sharar]

this is one of the G.L Tests

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?98390-G-L-Optics-70-200-F2-8-PL&highlight=70-200mm

 

[Phil Holland]

Yeah I don't want the overpriced Zeiss version either. Ridiculous if you ask me...

Zeiss is not ridiculous in my opinion it's great glass, has FF coverage and is mount swappable but for that you have to pay.

It's an interesting thing. There are options for folks out there at several price points. You can slap a gear on a 70-200mm, cine-mod it, or get it rehoused.

Now that I've actually spent some time with the Zeiss Compact Zooms, and fortunate enough to speak with one of the designers in the process, I have a new respect for what they have done with the 28-80mm and 70-200mm.

These aren't still lenses or still designs. The whole thing from the ground up was done. Prior to NAB 2013 I used damn near every 70-200mm you can get. Canon, Nikon, Leica's rather nice and pricey lens. And I own the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS as well. Which is why I sort of open my eyes wider when I saw that the Zeiss CZ really didn't breath that much. And when I got home to inspect the images I was even more impressed. The build quality, the options, the proper cinema mechanics, minimal breathing, and most importantly no image shift. These are bloody impressive. And currently the only cinema zooms designed from the ground up for FF35 coverage.

I'm having such a hard time not pulling the trigger on them right this second. I'd kill for that 28-80mm to be a 24/25-80mm. I told myself to make a decision within two months on these, but currently I have no problem saying that 70-200mm is likely the highest quality lenses of that range on the market.

 

[Matthew Duclos]

Guess we will have to wait and see if Matt Duclos tears it apart to get the real info...

From what I've seen, the Sony 11-16mm is based on the same glass and basic internal design as the Tokina 11-16mm.
It's all very incestual these days and all these manufacturers are tight lipped about it. Look on the bright side.. There are so many options for every budget and project need. Enjoy!