Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8

Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 Verdict

The price alone makes this lens a specialist item that only a few may be able to justify purchasing. The issue with falloff mentioned earlier in the review is a quirk I'm sure many will be able to live with, even if care does need to be taken to compensate for the exposure changing as the lens is stopped down.

However, if your numbers have just come up on the Euromillions Lottery, then this lens will reward you with outstanding sharpness at every aperture, low CA, distortion and build quality that is a class above other lenses currently available. It may just be the lens to get for taking pictures of the view from your new yacht.

Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 Pros

Outstanding optical performance
Excellent build
Silky-smooth manual focusing action

Carl Zeiss ZF Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 Cons

Reassuringly expensive
Hood is not removable and may hamper using filters
Falloff towards corners is pronounced at maximum aperture

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