Click on image to see a large size version. Image courtesy: CameraSize.
If you want to get an idea about the new FE lens size here is a comparison between the Zeiss 16-35mm, Sony 28-135mm, Loxia 35mm and Loxia 50mm lenses. The Loxia is clearly well balanced on the A7 while the Powerzoom…well..don’t think you are going to use that on your A7 or not?
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New Sony and Zeiss stuff preorders:
Zeiss 16-35mm FE at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, Sony Store US.
Zeiss 16-35mm FE in Europe at Sony DE, UK, ES, IT, FR, CH, AT, NL, BE, FI, SE, NO, PT.
28-135mm powerzoom at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
28-135mm powerzoom in Europe at Sony DE, UK, ES, IT, FR, CH, AT, NL, BE, FI, SE, NO, PT.
Sony FS7 4K camcorder at Adorama.
HVL-F32M Flash at Adorama, BHphoto.
HVL-F32M Flash in Europe at Sony DE, IT,
Sony RMT-VP1K Wireless Remote Commander & Receiver Kit at Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony XLR-K2M XLR Adaptor Kit (with microphone) at Adorama, BHphoto.
Sony LCS-PSC7 System Bag (Black) at BHphoto.
Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens for Sony E Mount at BHphoto, Adorama., WexUK, CameraPro.
Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* Lens for Sony E Mount at BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, CameraPro.
Zeiss Lens Hood for Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* Lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss Lens Hood for Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* Lens at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss 52mm Front Lens Cap for Touit and Loxia Lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss De-Click Key for Loxia Lenses (5-Piece Set) at BHphoto and Adorama.
Zeiss Rear Lens Cap for Loxia E-Mount Lenses at BHphoto and Adorama.
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Now someone post a picture of the a7 mounted with all the new in production lenses (35/1.4, 28/2, 24-240, 90/2.8)
What about comparing 35mm prime lens without AF and some 150-600mm with AF ???
GREAT IDEA no ?
I don’t think admin is saying they should all be the same size. Of course telephoto zooms will be larger. The question is how much larger?! I think the new 35mm & 90mm look overly large IMHO but the rest seems reasonable.
FE28135 is very big but not that much bigger than the 5D & 24105mm—which is a staple. If the FE lens is that much better (which is should be) it will still be a hit with filmmakers.
it is a cine lens. For such it is rather small compared to other cine zooms.
So, apples and oranges.
Just goes to show how compact the original Zeiss FE 35/2.8 lens is. And it has AF!
of course the lenses are all rotated 90 degrees
Yes, as the first two are photoshopped into place I would not place too much weight on the comparison, a little variance at the mount could equate to a fair amount on the length.
They’re not real, but they’re not photoshopped. Nothing that sophisticated.
Check the link ‘camerasize’ below the picture.
of course, they are all photoshopped. Its camerasize.com.
My impression is, that their size comparison is pretty accurate.
Ridiculous! With the exception of Leica and to a smaller extent Fuji, none of the Camera makers have or are investing in new lens technology for compact system cameras. They can all read the tea leaves with the rapid ascent of cellphone cameras and their compact size but they still refuse to invest significant R&D resources in pushing forward the state of the art when it comes to high quality/fast compact lenses for mirrorless compact system cameras. Instead they are all going along with Zeiss in producing high quality monster sized lenses.
Sony is the worse when it comes to R&D resources devoted to fast lens technology for system cameras seeing as they have such a small market in system cameras and have no legacy of optical design and mass production to begin with. Almost every single recent Sony FE/E lens has been larger than the equivalently specced SLR AF lenses from decades ago even though one of the major benefits of short flange distance / mirrorless camera system was the freedom to design and manufacture smaller lower cost standard to wide angle lenses compared to SLRs.
At least there are lenses for the A7, on paper. 😉
The camera size is fantastic! It is emphasized by the monstrosities and the less than useful Biogon 35/2.
what’s less usefull on the Biogon 35? For me it’s the only new lens that’s really interesting for me. Waiting for another Loxia super wide angle prime then.
Corner mush. Check before attempting buy one. The Cosian 35/1.7 looks more appealing (function/ sharp corners) to me.
There is bound to be a lot of criticism of Zeiss after more samples/reviews of this lens (Biogon 35/2) show up. To me I have seen enough to determine already that it is not worth my cash.
I own a M-Mount Biogon 35/2 which is, as far as i know, optically the same to the Loxia.
Do you really know what you talking about? The Biogon is very sharp and contrasty wide open. Even in the corners. The Leica Summicron is only slightly better in the corners.
The Biogon 35/2 (M-Mount) is one of the most amazing lenses I have ever used, and it is worth every penny.
Yes, I happen to (know). 🙂
M Biogon 35/2 is simply horrible on the A7 series. The Loxia Biogon 35/2 (not the “same’ as the M Biogon) is not all that great as it was expected to be. Extreme corners with this still are mushy.
The 28-135mm isn’t really all that big for what you get. It is looking like a great constant-aperture, walk-around zoom that can be great for taking everywhere since it will still be smaller and lighter than a collection of equivalent primes. Now if they could only drop the price a bit…
That 35mm 1.4 is monstrous. I’m switching to Fuji.
Switching from what, IPhone?
Why? Fujis fast lenses are almost as big. M43 is a way better option if you HAVE to be TINY.
There, serves you right. This is what you get for being sarcastic in a forum.
Lol….. Fuji has already made FF camera?)
A 6000 + sel 35 1.8 are small enough
LMFAO
What 35 1.4?
That a7 and 28-135 combination is very compact and well balanced for daily use 🙂
It’s for use on a video rig you moron.
Really ???? Thanks for the explaination idiot
Perfect Stills lens If you want to shoot sharp images. F4 at 135mm makes a nice DOF so don’t rely on those idiots that thinks its a “rig” lens.
And to remember a lot of Zeiss lenses like those Vario’s are around F4 for max aperture.
It’s capable of handheld stills shooting as well.
It’s a amazing light weight lens and who said its for a video rig?
You are the moron and go back and use your own shit.
No one told it’s a “Video Rig” lens… Its a amazing still lens and light weight.
And the stills are razor sharp.
That 28-135 is just beautiful. I don’t care how large it is.
The 28-135 looks like it was built as a Cine lens but labeled as a G lens. But the price is way too low for a Cine zoom. Maybe it’s the f4 that makes it not Cine? Or this is what you get when the Cine department is asked to make a cheap zoom? Is the positioning of the gearing non-standard?
“Is the positioning of the gearing non-standard?”
What standard would you be referring to?
I meant, would it not work with the follow-focus and zoom gearing cinematographers all have. But Sqweezy is saying it is standard.
I knew what you meant. It’s just there’s no standard on positioning.
It seems like it would be very easy to make a lens with gears that would not work with any of the common follow-focus equipment that professionals have. I would call that non-standard.
Yes, it would be. Not sure what your hypothetical scenario has to do with my comment though. There is no standard on positioning. Full stop. End of.
It’s a parfocal zoom with standard lens gears so it should definitely qualify as a cine zoom. The fact that it is much cheaper than others is due to the fact it is aimed at consumers and is free of your typical professional-type price gouging. In fact, it is a relative bargain considering what it offers. Still, it might be too pricey for most consumers to fully accept.
28-135 will either be used with a 7s or next FE rangefinder model that Sony may or may not release soon. It will of course be on a (small) rig and balance / handling will be great. It is in fact this lens that is convincing me to come back to E-mount, as anything similar is in the $30K to $40K range, although this lens is a bit slower at F4 – ok for typical verite conditions though.
^ better than what I was about to type : )
exactly!
Would love to see the 35/1.4 and Macro in such a nice size comparison together with the 55/1.8 and 24-70, thank you.
Okay Sony, I see what your doing, time to release that dslr sized FE cameras for your huge zooms and fast primes. Wave good bye to A mount guys, it is over.
I had an opportunity to test the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Lens on my own Sony a7 at Photokina! You can check out some quick samples at https://flic.kr/g/pVvoL It’s a sharp lens and love it. especially the powerzoom that goes so smooth and relaxing.
That cine lens is huge! O.O
Have you seen Zeiss compact series?
of course it is, like all Super 35 cine lenses. For a cine zoom it is rather compact.
Dear Sony,
Sony should drop the bomb now before Canon can catch up with mirrorless camera system. Canon will be refreshing its mirrorless mount and getting ready to do the same as E-mount fullframe.
Sony please release the professional mirrorless camera that everyone is asking and waiting for so you can have the strong and stable lead in the mirrorless market for the future. It is now or never! Don’t let them catch up to you if you are ahead of the mirrorless race!
Release the BOMB! Drop the A9 to the Canon land before they even have the chance to remilitirize their business strategy.
Releasing the A9 Series camera w/ on sensor SteadyShot, DSLR type body like the a3500, with Zeiss FE lenses like the under development 35mm f/1.4 that will attract the professional shooters and an updated LAEA adapter will be your main key strategy.
Have no mercy to Canon! They already intimidated you by challenging you to #BRING IT. So bring on the FE Zeiss lenses! bring on the FE 14mm f2.8, 24mm f1.8, 35mm f/1.4, FE 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, 135mm f1.8 and the E 16-50mm f/2.0-2.8 zoom and the E 50-150mm f2.8 zoom like Samsung. Give us the G and the Z ONLY! and stop making cheap lenses for the FE lineup. that sony 28-70 of yours is such a garbage! keep the FE lineup for high quality only just like Zeiss!
I know a lot of Canon shooters who sold their 5Ds for the A7 Series cameras. The only way you can have these ex-canon shooters stay in the Sony land is for you to convince them to buy the FE Zeiss lenses. Make them sell those L series lenses for the better quality Zeiss lenses!
I agree with you =)
well, I think a DSLR styled body is totally wrong. The FE 55/1.8 is perfect. No need for a 1.4 version. FE 85/1.8 would be better. More compact and no skyrocketed price. The key to the pro market though, is full weather sealing and a competitive pro support (which they already announced). No need for two more big bulky zoom lenses. Anyone calls for more high quality and compact prime lenses.
So, you see, two totally different opinions. Both valid.
Do you seriously think a multi billion dollar company like Sony needs business advise from two photo enthusiast like us?
Scratching my head…
I posted a comment here that was critical of these large SONY FE lenses and my comment went into moderation and was never posted. Why is the admin of this site censoring comments that are critical of Sony?
The Zeiss are so, so nice! Exactly the right focal length and size. Now the system is getting tempting for me, why can’t Sony learn from Zeiss?? A balanced size 16-35, 35 and 135 is all I ever wanted from a camera system – A850 user with all Minolta and M42 Zeiss because Sony doesn’t make what I want, ever…
FE AF lenses… that is just said. The whole FE idea is idiotic, putting flange and stabilization into each lens instead of 1 properly-sized A-mount body.
The two on the right look more balanced to hold e.g. L35/ & L50. Even so, now that Sony has released a bit more assurance that my A-Mount is still alive I don’t much care to switch.