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Originally Posted by Atmos
Looks really nice Greg, that lens is brilliant! Camera does a pretty good job too 
Do you has to step the lens down or can you run it at F/2.8? |
Thanks Colin. That is wide open at F2.8. There is very little star distortion to the corners. What I find amazing about this lens is its the first wide angle lens I have seen or used that does not wreck the stars near the tops of these mosaics. You still have to chose the projection method carefully but it does not wreck them whereas other lenses wills stretch them typically. Its an optical gem and one Zeiss is proud of.
The new Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 made for Sony A7 cameras is promoted by Zeiss as best for astrophotography. Its a little similar to the Loxia 21 I - 18mm versus 21mm not a lot in it, but its tempting. These Zeiss lenses are expensive but they are a lasting investment and such high quality so worth it in moderation. That's the key - moderation. Such a horrible word!
Greg.