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Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM

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Old 20-12-2007, 11:21 AM   #1
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Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
Some photos are doing the rounds of a possible:

Sony/Carl Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM





Estimated price around US$1800-2000

Similar price also estimated for a rumoured Sony-Zeiss 16-35

No official word from Sony yet. Sony haven't announced the existence or plans for the lens, let alone a release date!
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Old 20-12-2007, 11:23 AM   #2
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
Maybe @ the PMA show early 2008?
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Old 20-12-2007, 11:38 AM   #3
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
Makes sense for their rumoured FF body in 2008. Looks big doesn't it - very chubby.
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Old 20-12-2007, 12:17 PM   #4
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
If those prices are right it's another slap in the face for Sony owners, they like charging for their glass don't they, considering the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L series can be had for little under £750
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Old 20-12-2007, 3:40 PM   #5
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
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If those prices are right it's another slap in the face for Sony owners, they like charging for their glass don't they, considering the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L series can be had for little under £750
You have to pay for quality
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Old 20-12-2007, 5:03 PM   #6
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
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If those prices are right it's another slap in the face for Sony owners, they like charging for their glass don't they, considering the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L series can be had for little under £750
It's a similar price to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon's website says SRP is £1140 (1140 GBP = 2260 USD)
Couldn't find the SRP price in the US.

Obviously the prices quoted from Sony would be SRP.

But obviously with a CZ badge, this adds much more value than just a capital "L"
Last edited by springtide; 20-12-2007 at 5:11 PM.
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Old 20-12-2007, 6:40 PM   #7
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
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It's a similar price to the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Canon's website says SRP is £1140 (1140 GBP = 2260 USD)
Couldn't find the SRP price in the US.

Obviously the prices quoted from Sony would be SRP.

But obviously with a CZ badge, this adds much more value than just a capital "L"
Interesting, so using the same equation for the difference between the srp price and the actual selling price, that would make Canon lens dearer than the Sony lens.
Looks like another slap in the chops for the Canon owners

Glad i bought a Sony
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Old 20-12-2007, 7:31 PM   #8
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
With cashback the Canon lens is down to £650.

Do I own a Canon? Maybe
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Old 20-12-2007, 7:39 PM   #9
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
Yeah but the Canon lens looks positively anorexic up against the Chubby Sony
lens
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Old 20-12-2007, 7:47 PM   #10
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
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Yeah but the Canon lens looks positively anorexic up against the Chubby Sony
lens
Size is no guarantee of performance, as I am sure you are aware
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Old 20-12-2007, 7:47 PM   #11
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
I know I am! LMAO
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Old 20-12-2007, 8:01 PM   #12
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Re: Rumours: Sony-Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 SSM
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Size is no guarantee of performance, as I am sure you are aware
Size might not always be everything, but when it's got a CZ logo [aka Dirt Diggler] then that's another matter

Sony, where are the other 41 lenses you promised in the next two years???
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