Monster Lens

[Mike Farley]

What is really striking about the latest Zeiss Otus optic is the sheer size of the thing, which is enormous for 28 mm even if it does open up to f/1.4. The designers have really had to go to extreme lengths to combat the laws of physics in order to obtain optimum image quality. Ming Thein's review, link below, shows it attached to a camera which gives a better impression of the scale of this monster. Thein reports that it has a definite impact on the handling, which is hardly surprising.

http://blog.mingthein.com/2015/10/16/re ... 8-14-otus/

[Mike Farley]

Thom Hogan has a sight unseen comment which also refers to this lens' size, 95 mm filter and 3 lbs.

http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/zei ... izing.html

The good news is that if you really want it, you will have plenty of time to save up for its undoubtedly not inconsiderable cost as the lens will not be available until well into 2016.

[davidc]

I'm waiting for the 20mm 1.4 Sigma instead

[Mike Farley]

I'm waiting for the 20mm 1.4 Sigma instead

Cheapskate!

Although it will be kinder on your back.

[davidc]

And wallet!

[Mike Farley]

And wallet!