Zeiss 40mm f2.5 CF help needed.
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Printed Date: 03 June 2023 at 16:54
Topic: Zeiss 40mm f2.5 CF help needed.
Posted By: Jack
Subject: Zeiss 40mm f2.5 CF help needed.
Date Posted: 14 January 2023 at 14:08
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Hi everyone, need a little help please. I have just purchased this lens, i saw it was supposed to show focus distance and depth of field on the lens. The lens is on the a7rv and when switched on the display on the lens show Zeiss. Then it shows nothing at all where the distance and DOF is supposed to show. Is it in certain settings these should show or do i maybe have a defective lens. I have bought if from a reputable dealer and will be able to return it should it be needed. Any help would be appreciated. Jack |
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Posted By: Jack
Date Posted: 14 January 2023 at 14:28
| Think this is for manual use only. I should have checked more before posting. |
Posted By: addy landzaat
Date Posted: 14 January 2023 at 15:20
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It is also works with auto focus, but you can turn it on and off. At least my Zeiss Batis 135/2.8. Maybe yours is turned off. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwie8p-ircf8AhXa_7sIHfi6Cy8QwqsBegQIDBAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dgedx7h_QqgE&usg=AOvVaw3Ppg87a6QpICDffJ4E5VHu - Here is a video by Jasong Vong explaining how to turn it on or off; ------------- Why not follow me on Instagram? @Addy_101 |
Posted By: adhox
Date Posted: 14 January 2023 at 22:08
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I’ve turned the OLED display on full time (i.e., during AF as well as MF) on my Batis lenses, but if I’m honest, I don’t use the display because my eye is at the EVF. With or without the display showing, you should enjoy the lens - there are very few options available at this goldilocks focal length. ------------- For sale - various A-mount lenses See Dyxum exclusive sales forum for details |
Posted By: addy landzaat
Date Posted: 14 January 2023 at 22:24
It might not be that useful, the important thing is: that OLED screen is very cool  ------------- Why not follow me on Instagram? @Addy_101 |
Posted By: adhox
Date Posted: 15 January 2023 at 08:22
No argument on that  ------------- For sale - various A-mount lenses See Dyxum exclusive sales forum for details |
addy landzaat wrote:Posted By: Jack
Date Posted: 15 January 2023 at 09:26
| Cheers eveeryone, much appreciated. |
Posted By: picman
Date Posted: 29 January 2023 at 17:33
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It's a wonderful lens, you'll enjoy it! By the way it is f2 not f2.5 :-) ------------- A7RII, A900, Nex7 A: ZA 16-35, ZA 135 FE: ZA 24-70, ZA 16-35, Batis 18, Batis 25, Batis 40, Batis 85, Batis 135 E: ZA 24 |