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This is a continuation of the test that started here. In this post, I’ll compare the following lenses:  Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus. Leica 90mm f/2 Apo Summicron-M ASPH. AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G. Tamron SP AF Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro. at f/2.8. The center 1:2 crops: The Summicron and the Otus are close, with the… [Read More]

This is a continuation of the lens test that started here. I think I’ll jump right to f/2 and compare these three lenses:  Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus. Leica 90mm f/2 Apo Summicron-M ASPH. AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G. I’ll go back to f/2.8 and compare the four lenses that share that aperture if I still… [Read More]

This is a continuation of the test that was started in this post, of these lenses: Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM (Leica M mount) Tele-Tessar.  Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus. Leica 90mm f/2 Apo Summicron-M ASPH. AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G. Tamron SP AF Di 90mm f/2.8 Macro. on the Sony alpha 7 Mark II. At f/8… [Read More]

Before I get into posting the results of yesterday’s lens testing at f/5.6, I’d like to make a few more general remarks. To review, here are the lenses under test: Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM (Leica M mount) Tele-Tessar.  Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus. Leica 90mm f/2 Apo Summicron-M ASPH. AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G. Tamron SP… [Read More]

I thought I’d try testing five medium telephotos — 85 and 90 mm focal lengths — on the Sony alpha 7 Mark II, aka the a7II. The lenses: The delightfully diminutive Zeiss 85mm f/4 ZM (Leica M mount) Tele-Tessar. Slip this beauty on the a7II and you’ll have a tiny, inconspicuous package. Can it deliver… [Read More]