 1. Where can I find data sheets for ZF-lenses for single reflex cameras with F-bayonet mount?
2. Where can I get price and dealer information?
3. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon Nikkormat series, F, F2, F3, EL, FA, FE, FG, FM, FM2/A, FM3A?
4. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F50, F55, F60, F65, F75, F80, F401, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D100, Kodak Pro 14n, Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro (cameras without AI lever)?
5. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F70, F90/x, F100, F301, F501, F601, F801, F4, F5, D1, D1X, D1HF70, F90/x, F100, F301, F501, F601, F801, F4, F5, D1, D1X, D1H?
6. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F6, D200, D2 series?
7. What is the difference between ZF and ZF.2 lenses?
8. Can ZF lenses be upgraded to ZF.2 lenses?
9. Will ZF lenses still be available?
10. Are the service and warranty claims for the ZF lenses still valid?
11. Are there any exchange offers from Carl Zeiss if I want to switch from ZF to the ZF.2 lenses?
1. Where can I find Data Sheets of Lenses for ZM-Lenses?
Current Data Sheets can be found in our Download Center inside the "Service" category.
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2. Where can I get price and dealer information?
Our new dealer network of international distribution partners is currently being set up. News on this development can be found on our Homepage. The ZF-lenses and accessories can already be ordered on our website directly.
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3. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon Nikkormat series, F, F2, F3, EL, FA, FE, FG, FM2/A, FM3A?
You can use the Carl Zeiss ZF-lenses on these cameras without limitations. The aperture transfer works either with the AI lever or with the shank-coupling.
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4. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F50, F55, F60, F65, F75, F80, F401, D50, D70, D70s, D100, Kodak Pro 14n, Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro (cameras without AI lever)?
, while manual focus lenses (Carl Zeiss ZF-lenses) can be fitted to these cameras, the cameras will provide no metering to assist exposure. The cameras can be used in manual exposure mode in conjunction with an external exposure meter.
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5. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F70, F90/x, F100, F301, F501, F601, F801, F4, F5, D1, D1X, D1HF70, F90/x, F100, F301, F501, F601, F801, F4, F5, D1, D1X, D1H?
Manual focus lenses (Carl Zeiss ZF-lenses) can be used on these cameras with limitations on exposure modes and metering options. With manual focus lenses one can use the exposure modes A (aperture priority) and M (manual). For metering one can use centerweighted or spotmetering. Note that it may be necessary to activate a custom mode setting in order to use manual focus lenses on some of these cameras to allow the use of manual focus lenses, please check the camera instruction books for further information.
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6. Are the ZF lenses compatible to the following cameras: Nikon F6, D200, D2 series?
By specifying lens data (focal length and maximum aperture) using the "Non-CPU Lenses" menu option, it is possible to access a variety of CPU lens functions when using a manual focus lens.
If focal length is set in the camera menu:
- Use Automatic power zoom with attached Speedlights
- Lens focal length is listed in playback photo info display
If maximum aperture is set in camera menu:
- Aperture value displayed in top control panel and viewfinder
- Flash level is adjusted to changes in aperture
- aperture is listed in playback photo info display
If focal length and maximum aperture is set:
- Enables color matrix metering
- improves precision of center weighted and spot metering, i-TTL ballanced fill-flash for digital SLR
- multi-sensor balanced fill-flash
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7. What is the difference between ZF and ZF.2 lenses?
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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8. Can ZF lenses be upgraded to ZF.2 lenses?
Carl Zeiss is not currently offering an upgrade of the ZF lenses to ZF.2 lenses as limitations in use must be generally expected.
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9. Will ZF lenses still be available?
ZF lenses will be available as long as there is market demand.
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10. Are the service and warranty claims for the ZF lenses still valid?
Known service and warranty claims are still in effect for the existing ZF line.
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11. Are there any exchange offers from Carl Zeiss if I want to switch from ZF to the ZF.2 lenses?
An official buyback program is currently not planned by Carl Zeiss. However, you can contact trusted dealers to see if they have any such offers. However, please understand that this possibility is only available for products purchased after October 1, 2009.
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