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A new Zeiss Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lens (Leica M mount) to be announced for Photokina

As previously reported, I was expecting a new ZM lens from Zeiss to be announced at Photokina. I received some information today that this lens will be a new Distagon 35/1.4 ZM. This will be a nice addition to the already existing Zeiss Biogon 35/2 and 35/2.8 versions.

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Photokina 2012: the Zeiss ZM “special surprise” lens that never happened

Zeiss ZM rangefinder camera lenses for Leica M mount

Back in 2012 Zeiss promised at least one new “special surprise“ fast ZM lens (for Leica M mount) for 2013 that never materialized, unless I am missing something (see full press release). Maybe they will come around to release this special new lens during the 2014 Photokina show – they already have a new teaser going on. Zeiss discontinued […]

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Zeiss has a suprise ZM lens for Photokina

Zeiss issued a press release for the upcoming 2012 Photokina show. One of the upcoming new product will be a “special surprise” ZM lens (Leica M mount): “For fans of the Carl Zeiss family of ZM systems for rangefinder cameras, Carl Zeiss has a special surprise in store. In 2013, at least one fast lens with […]

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Silver Zeiss Ikon rangefinder discontinued

Cosina Japan announced that the Silver Zeiss Ikon rangefinder has been discontinued. This comes a year after Zeiss discontinued their Ikon SW (Super Wide) version. The black Zeiss Ikon ($1,618.00) is still available for sale. Via ZR/PR

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Zeiss Ikon SW rangefinder discontinued

The Zeiss Ikon SW (Super Wide) rangefinder is now listed as “no longer available” on B&H website. The Super Wide Ikon version doesn’t have a optical viewfinder and is mainly used with wide angle lenses (zone focusing). The SW model was announced during Photokina 2006. The Zeiss Ikon rangefinder with a viewfinder is still available […]

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Zeiss Ikon 85mm f/2.0 T* ZM Sonnar lens (M-mount) to be discontinued?

The Zeiss Ikon 85mm f/2.0 T* ZM Sonnar lens is no longer listed on zeiss.com website:

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