Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Lens – Nikon Mount
This ultra wide angle lens is ideal for capturing breathtaking moments in dramatic perspectives. The Distagon T* 3,5 / 18 ZF.2 (with CPU) offers excellent image performance over the entire image field. The precision floating elements design offers constant high performance over the entire distance range from 0.3 m (0.98 ft) to infinity. Optimum reflection absorption combined with the Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflex coating allow for brilliant pictures even under difficult lighting conditions. Extremely contrasting edges are captured without color fringes due to the optimal color correction. Even combined with a digital SLR using a DX type sensor, this lens has an effective focal length of 27 mm, providing an interesting wide angle perspective.
The ZF.2 lenses are an enhanced version of the ZF lenses. They feature an electronic interface (CPU). This CPU enables the ZF.2 lenses to support all important operating modes such as shutter priority, aperture priority and programmed auto exposure or manual exposure settings even 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.
Furthermore, the silver fork coupling is not available on the ZF.2 lenses. For this reason, you cannot use light metering on older cameras (F, F2, Nikkormat, etc.).
The ZF.2 lenses have a mechanical lock on the aperture ring to lock the aperture ring at the lowest setting and prevent unintentional adjustment while taking pictures.
For technical reasons, the ZF.2 lenses do not have a half-step aperture lock between the lowest (stop position) and the second lowest aperture setting. This guarantees reliable recognition of the automatic position. The lowest aperture on the ZF.2 lenses is orange to emphasize the automatic position of the aperture ring
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Please note: this is a manual focus lens. We also recommend, if your camera supports it, the use of an interchangeable focusing screen designed for manual focus. (D2 series, D3 series, F6 cameras’ standard focusing screens are already suitable for manual focus).
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What’s In The Box?
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 - Nikon Mount
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Metal Lens Hood
Instruction Manual
12 Months Warranty with CR Kennedy Australia
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Compatible Accessories
Specifications
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Focal Length |
18 mm |
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Aperture range |
f/3,5 – f/22 (half steps) |
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Focusing range |
0.3 m – infinity |
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Image ratio at close range |
1 : 12 |
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Coverage at close range |
44 x 29 mm |
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Number of elements/groups |
13/11 |
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Angular field (diag./horiz./vert.) |
99/90/67° |
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Filter-Mount |
M 82 x 0.75 |
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Weight |
470 g |
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Diameter |
87 mm |
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Dimensions (with caps) |
84 mm |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
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