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 p.19 #9 · ZEISS Otus ML line officially announced! | |
Makten wrote:
Can you mention anything except the Zeiss badge that indicates that the Batis lenses are designed and/or manufactured by Zeiss? What in my "presumtions" do you think is wrong, and how so?
Edit: By the way, this is a very common marketing trick. You are probably aware that Leica sell Panasonic cameras with the Leica badge, and Hasselblad used Sony cameras for a while.
Your assertion that Zeiss deceives, employs counterfeit Zeiss emblems, and that Batis lenses bear no resemblance to Zeiss lenses merits reconsideration. It would be prudent to follow the proper sequence: (1. think, 2. write). For your statement permits no favorable inference regarding your character. Did your knowledge stem from that linked website, which is so laden with advertisements that it inspires trepidation about infecting one's computer? I truly fail to comprehend the uproar that ensued a few years ago when someone discovered in the forums that the Batis series is produced not in Zeiss's manufacturing facility in Germany but rather by an overseas partner. And? Such excessive agitation over nothing! Outsourcing is standard practice in the optics industry. Sigma manufactures for other brands, and Cosina produces lenses for Voigtländer. Are GM lenses, in part, developed by Tokina? What is the issue? Whenever the name Zeiss is mentioned, there is invariably a flurry of excitement, and some seem to develop a peculiar inclination to critique when Zeiss is involved. The Batis series falls under the label "Designed by Zeiss," rather than "Made in Germany." Zeiss asserts that its manufacturing partners adhere to stringent guidelines, with optical formulas, coatings (T*), and calibration conducted under Zeiss supervision. When Zeiss claims to have developed the Batis series, I find that credible—your assertion, however, is not. The role of the partner in the manufacturing process is inconsequential to me. Whether certain mechanical components, such as the focus drive or the camera/lens electronic interface, originate from the manufacturing partner is likewise unimportant. All Batis lenses feature the Zeiss T* coating. The images exhibit the high contrast and, at times, extreme micro-contrast characteristic of Zeiss. The skin reproduction in portraits appears remarkably natural. The tonal gradations are exceptionally clean and nuanced. Under all lighting conditions, the images demonstrate striking color fidelity—truly emblematic of Zeiss. Furthermore, the superb craftsmanship and quality are evident; the lenses, after ten years of rigorous use, look as though they were purchased only a few hours ago. I cannot fathom how this is possible. There are no signs of wear even after so many years. Even the black finish of the housing has not faded due to years of sun exposure, remaining pristine and scratch-free. In contrast, my Sony lenses all bear signs of use at some point. Among all E-Mount lenses, I believe the Batis lenses still possess the best weather sealing by a significant margin. Rain, snow, thick fog, dust, humid salty air, a fierce sandstorm, and the waves of the North Sea pose no challenge to Batis lenses. Should you disassemble a Batis lens, you will find an intricate, thick sealing within. Inside the seal, you may discover sand grains or dust; however, none of that breaches the housing. In truth, I found your comment so absurd that I initially hesitated to respond.
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