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Carl Zeiss ZF.2 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T*

Examples in Monochrome (Pescadero, Nikon D800 Monochrome)

Examples shot with a Nikon D800M, a Nikon D800 modified to pure monochrome. As a pure monochrome camera, the sensor sees all wavelengths, hence a high level of color correction is essential to avoid the blurring effects of lateral and longitudinal chromatic aberration, which the 15/2.8 Distagon handles extremely well.

However, the limits of the 15/2.8 Distagon as seen in color are equally evident in monochrome. That is to say, extremely high central micro contrast, some field curvature and performance that while best in class does leave one hoping for an Otus-grade design.

Images processed using AccuRaw Monochrome beta, with wide-radius unsharp masking for contrast (needed for the converted output) and fine detail sharpening using Topaz InFocus. See the Workflow area in DAP.

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Nikon D800M + Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon

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