Taking an image is easy at first glance. Select the frame and press the shutter. Making an outstanding image not so much. You want to set yourself free. Free of the performance limitations of other lens systems. This is why you choose a SLR lenses from ZEISS. Our lenses are known for their harmonious "bokeh", sharpness, color rendition, low distortion and precision mechanical design. These manual focus lenses are available for EF-mount (ZE) and F-mount (ZF.2).
A good image is usually characterized by the absence of superfluous and distracting items. This were the ‘bokeh’ becomes important. The term bokeh comes from the Japanese word boke, which means "blur". In photography this means "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". Carl Zeiss lens have an exceptional way of presenting out-of-focus areas enabling you to set your creativity free.
Rich, vibrant colors are vital to creating a lasting impression. Stray light in the lens, however, would lead to a brightening of the image, which is particularly visible in shadow areas. Image contrast is lowered; the image appears dull and bleached. We combine various, elaborate techniques to reduce unwanted stray light.