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Another medium tele test — f/2.8

February 10, 2016 JimK Leave a Comment

This is a continuation of a test of the following lenses on the Sony a7RII:

  • Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis.
  •  Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Otus.
  • Leica 90mm f/2 Apo Summicron-M ASPH.
  • AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G.
  • Sony 90mm f/2.8 FE Macro.

The test starts here.

At f/2.8, we can look at images from all five lenses.

In the center:

Sony
Sony

The Sony does a nice job wide open, with just a trace of edge coloration when the contrast is really high.

Nikkor
Nikkor

The Nikkor has come into its own.

Batis
Batis

Another fine performance from the Batis.

Summilux
Summicron

And the Summicron shows its style with that delicious rendering.

Otus
Otus

Pretty close to flawless for the Otus.

In the corner.

Sony
Sony

The Sony is a tad soft. Not bad at all; you’d never notice it for almost any photographic use, but not up to the standards set below. I know from testing that this lens has some LaCA wide open, but it’s not evident here, at least to my eyes.

Nikkor
Nikkor

A good job.

Batis
Batis

Maybe not quite as sharp as the Nikon, but an outstanding job.

Summilux
Summicron

Lovely, but not materially better than the Nikkor and the Batis.

Otus
Otus

Look at how much contrast the Otus has! Just flat amazing.

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