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Zeiss ZF.2 18mm f/3.5 for Nikon

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Zeiss ZF.2 18mm f/3.5 for Nikon

The 18mm f/3.5 is the widest prime in the ZF family. The 18 provides low distortion with that wonderful Zeiss contrast and sharpness. The ZF.2 lenses feature an electronic interface (CPU) that enables support of all important camera operating modes such as shutter priority, aperture priority and programmed auto exposure or manual exposure settings on non-AI compatible camera housings. Photographers no longer have to set the parameters in the camera menu as the lens now transmits standard data such as focal length, speed and the aperture setting to the camera. This data can then be viewed in the EXIF data of each picture.

Roger’s take: I’ve enjoyed this lens a lot. It provides good corner to corner resolution and sharpness and that unique Zeiss microcontrast. I find it actually sharper close up compared to at infinity, similar to the Zeiss 25mm. But I’m in the minority there, the professional reviewers haven’t mentioned that. It vignettes pretty significantly on an FX camera even at f/5.6 so I’d plan on shooting in raw to remove that in postprocessing.

Specs:

Filter Size
82mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f3.5-22
Length
3.3”
Diameter
3.4”
Weight
1.1 lb
Hood
included
Minimum Focusing Distance
1 foot
Maximum Magnification
.09x
Angle of view: (full frame)
99 degrees
Zoom method
NA
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Rear focusing, nonrotating, manual
Aperture Blades
8 curved, octragonal shape
Groups/Elements
11/13
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No
Flare resistance
Minimal ghosting, mild to moderate contrast loss

Links:

MTF Chart:

The three sets of line pairs are for 10, 20, and 40mm with the lens at maximum aperture. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $50.25 ~$12.57 per day
7 days $67.00 ~$9.58 per day
10 days $90.50 $9.05 per day
14 days $117.25 ~$8.38 per day
21 days $157.50 $7.50 per day
30 days $197.75 ~$6.60 per day
45 days $258.00 ~$5.74 per day
60 days $301.50 ~$5.03 per day
90 days $388.50 ~$4.32 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$8.25 $58.50 ~$14.63 per day
7 days +$11.00 $78.00 ~$11.15 per day
10 days +$14.75 $105.25 ~$10.53 per day
14 days +$19.25 $136.50 $9.75 per day
21 days +$25.75 $183.25 ~$8.73 per day
30 days +$32.50 $230.25 ~$7.68 per day
45 days +$42.25 $300.25 ~$6.68 per day
60 days +$49.50 $351.00 $5.85 per day
90 days +$63.75 $452.25 ~$5.03 per day

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