Zeiss ZF 18/3.5 Distagon review update

To my Zeiss ZF Lenses review, I’ve added a revealing comparison of color uniformity across the frame between the Zeiss ZF 18/3.5 Distagon and the Nikon 14-24/2.8G zoom (Nikon D3) and Canon EF 16-35/2.8L II (EOS 1Ds Mark III). Also, some comments from the Zeiss optical experts. And some new examples. And Photoshop correction layers for correcting color casts with the ZF 18/3.5 Distagon. See the revision history (login required).

Black and white shooters will love the contrast of the Zeiss ZF 18/3.5 Distagon. Get it at B&H Photo (or Adorama or Amazon, see ads at top right).

Ghosting flare can be seen in the image below, but otherwise the ZF 18/3.5 Distagon maintains very high contrast even shot into the sun. Much more detail on this in my review. Russian Ridge is an open-space preserve on the San Francisco peninsula, just west of Palo Alto.

Russian Ridge late afternoon
Nikon D3 + ZF 18/3.5 Distagon @ f/11

Russian Ridge sunset
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III + ZF 18/3.5 Distagon @ f/8

Russian Ridge grasses
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III + ZF 18/3.5 Distagon @ ~f/8

Russian Ridge lines
Nikon D3 + ZF 18/3.5 Distagon @ f/8