| zx9 |
| (old hand) |
| 07/07/2008 18:20 |
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Re: New SLR lens from Carl Zeiss
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Quote from RW.
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M42 Screw to Canon EF mount adaptor
For using the 50/1.4 Planar T* ZS lens on Canon EOS cameras, it offers manual focus, and manual stop down metering only.
Or
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Rayqual Nikon AI to Canon EF Adaptor
To use Zeiss ZF Nikon AI fit lenses on Canon EOS bodies. Supplied with Canon EF fit rear cap
Not exactly making EF mount lenses.
But they don't claim to be making EF mount lenses...
These lenses are designed for Nikon (ZF) and Pentax (ZS & ZK) manual focus cameras. RW are merely offering the adaptors for those who may wish to use these lenses with Canons EOS system. AFAIK the only AF Zeiss lenses are those they make for the Sony A-mount system - though I'm sure that there'd be a market for Zeiss glass in Canon-EF mount...
With a press release headed
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Nikon, Canon and Pentax photographers targeted by new Zeiss lens
Where the second word is Canon they sure are trying to give the impression that they do make EF lenses, that's what I am objecting to. I was highlighting the fact that they, at this time do not make EF fit lenses. Goes off to fondle his 85mm f1.4 P.....................