Carl Zeiss Commercial featuring Tony Briggs

[thebossXI]

Hasselblad has the best lenses evar!!!! no color frindging or anything. Simply perfect

[TheSockPuppetShow]

Zeis, Leica & Cook are all good lenses too. Although a lens is a lot like a camera, best suited to certain situations; Zeis set the standard.

[NitsanPictures]

i love how this video is 240p..

[funtube99999]

@marksfromthelife Don't even tell me about it. I mean Sony makes good TVs and compact cameras but I don't know how dumb one has to be to buy a Sony DSLR. Sony produces full-frame sensors for Nikon, but look at their A900. The noise kills it at 800 ISO.. They have bought Minolta and wasted it.

[zurijohn]

@funtube99999 Pfft. You said it - they make the sensors for Nikon. To claim that people are dumb to buy Sony dslrs is an idiotic statement in itself. Having said that, I own a Nikon, but there's nothing in it.

[funtube99999]

Too bad they stick to MF. Carl Zeiss quality combined with eg Nikon's SWM would be my definition of perfection.

[sidewinderAUT]

It's a shame they let cosina produce their lenses ...

[XENOSSSS]

this clearly shows us that the lens is the most important piece of equipment ;)

[jhenry922]

the lunar and space use lens are modified. The use a dry lubricant system and due to static build-up due to no air (or water vapor to discharge static charges) there is a special conductive film put on the film pressure plate. There is also a special plate in between the film and lens called a Reseau plate. It had finely scribed lines that were used as precise reference points

They also silver plated some pieces to help with the heating/cooling probelm.

[Elvarks]

Drool...

[averagegab]

How is it possible for a lens or SLR camera body to work properly on moon's surface ? The temperature varies from 123 C to -233 C... it's freaking close to absolute zero.... the shutter curtain, the diaphragme blades would get stuck... the film would probably crack if the SLR mechanism is works...

[OK585]

@averagegab Maybe it works due to extremely low pressure (about 10^-9Pa - Earth's atmosphere is about 101300Pa) so the heated camera has virtually nothing to heat up so it doesn't lose its heat - it stays at the temperature it has from the landing module. It surely would cool down eventually but I'think it would be a quick process. Those are just my opinions I'd be glad to hear someone's opinion about this.

[NAGULNR2]

@averagegab belive me all the carl ziess lenses/nikon d3s's that went to moon have been modified to work flawless in that enviroment,i doubt a normal carl ziess lens would work on the moon

[patachu666]

@NAGULNR2

well, it would actually. it's just the hasselbald's case that have been reinforced with lead to shield the film and the small bits of electronics against cosmic radiations.

[joshuarey1987]

i work in carl zeiss company .. yujuuuuuu

[patachu666]

@joshuarey1987

i use a carl zeiss lens .... mrrrr~

[HelloNewYorkCity]

1:56 you call that a great lens if there is CA?!?!?

[JillAnderson]

@HelloNewYorkCity - Created for effect. Besides, anything will CA somewhat if shot at extra wide apertures. Ever shot with the $10,000 Leica 50mm F.95? Lots of CA on the M9.

[JillAnderson]

@HelloNewYorkCity - whatever

[Anabasis75]

The design is certainly german, and the QC may be dictated by the home office, but the one thing that isn't clear to me is where the glass comes from. Are the Japanese lenses made from the same glass as the German lenses?

[ramagarcia]

probably not... Leica for instance, uses very especific tipes of glass, which many times cost (only the raw glass) more than a finished japanese lens.

[Air50HE]

1:57 BIIIIIG CA :O

[RyanTheTuber]

LOL!

[JimmyMcF]

THÜRINGEN RULES!!!

[Pinguing1]

too bad the hasselblad v systhem gets skimmed down, I personally hope that there will com hopefully in the nearbye future a payable full size digital back for the v systhem to keep v systhem alive, and therefor also the Zeiss lenses, besides that I have the 80mm 2,8 cfe :)

[shane6003PQ]

just get a leaf aptus digital back (a newer version of it) and you'll be much happier then if you were to buy a hasselblad or imacon digital back. They in most cases cost more, but photographers dealing with advanced lighting or motion agree that it's the best choice (no lag like other digital backs)

[xmeda]

well, there are more manufacturers of famous lenses.. Pentax FA 645/6x7 lenses of FA31/41/70mm Limiteds :)

[rustynasty143]

Diamond of lenses, glass purity and flawless design the best.

[mxriderHassy]

i've got a dcr hc 27e sony handycam!

CARL ZEISS, YOU ROOCK!

[AlbertoAntonio6]

hmmm... they should have shown Barry Lindon when Kubirck used an f/0.72 lens that he rented from NASA, built by Zeiss.

[Alexgeo4975]

I agree with the comments below regarding the Japanese camera manufactures.

Many of these High-End Euro optics companies wouldn't exist today if it weren't for Japanese Camera body manufactures.

I still do believe that Ziess is one of the worlds best optics manufacturer, but you can thank Japanese cameras and optics for 80% of the worlds photographic and video media you see today.

And hey, Nasa used Nikon F4S Cameras in space too...

I bet Ziess used Fuji Film to shoot this commercial ; )

[shane6003PQ]

Zeiss wouldn't have as much business, but when it comes to scientific products, Zeiss has a huge monopoly on it. Nikon and Canon are not as advanced in this area.

By the way, many of the great designs you see from other companies, were copied from Zeiss. 80% is a really high calculation considering that zeiss made about 60 or so versions of the zeiss ikon camera, and made lenses for Canon, minolta, yaschica, contax, nikon, hasselblad, rollei, hartblei, sony.. with the list going on and on.

[pandoratommorow]

for short, Zeiss just improved the technology for better superiority XD..

am i correct @_@?

or Zeiss is really a high end lens manufacturer?

[TheMetalbunny]

Zeiss dates back over 100 years... It is one of extremely few companies in the world that basically only make 1 type of product, namely lenses and optical systems. It's all they've ever done, and they still do it extremely well. They have precision requirements that make other companies quibble.

Nearly all reputable optical products use Zeiss lenses. Nikon and Canon are really the only exception in the high-end lens market, because they make their own.

[DarkShark190]

@TheMetalbunny Don't forget Leica, they make SUPERB lenses.

[Indigoscence]

Only company?? what joke!Any japanese company can produce far better lenses than Zeiss,as saying about Zeiss product range remember Canon can produce large telescopes and their space mission was using canon lenses too, today nobody use Zeiss lenses. Check out Wikipedia,Zeiss only has millions of revenue,the company is over-hyped.Compared to japanese companies Zeiss is like a little kid,without Sony Zeiss with be bankrupt.

[horanboll]

Indigoscence: ROFL.. go play with your d40+kitlens and stfu

[Indigoscence]

Sorry to have been abit unjust.I have to admit that Zeiss is still one of the best lens makers in the world.Zeiss lenses are excellent but it does not mean they are better than others.The lens choice relies on personal taste,every kinds of lens give different charateristic pics,there is no significant sharpness and quality difference between brands.Professionals only decide their own subtle preferences to specific effects by different lenses.Keep Up Zeiss!!!!!!!

[bolderiks]

I think its time for you to take your pil. Just before you change into a complete freak.

He, do I see a thumb down for your miserable comment ?

[l33thustla]

Damn, before turning to something like you? Yeah thanks for notice! I didn't see that coming.

[Indigoscence]

Good ad but actually bad products.Zeiss still sucks.

[moonofsaudi]

a Question...

Why they did not make cameras also ?

Is it because they want to put all there effort

and there Energy to make the bast Lenses ?

or for another reason ?

thanks for the vid

[shane6003PQ]

There roots are purely optical... they didn't plan on making any cameras themselves, however, they finally built a camera using their own designs called the Zeiss Ikon ZM, which is made in japan by cosina, but none the less, it's still very very german.

Adidas and Nike are from german and the USA, but chances are they are also made in asia, so I don't see the cameras and lenses made in japan as a downside, when the design is still german.

[l33thustla]

Carl Zeiss sucks, ugly... Canon are the best designed, and build quality :D

[bolderiks]

A camera is not supposed to be a good looking Barbie. What kind of fantasy planet are you coming from ???? My college already uses his second Canon gear in three years because his first already was fucked up. Just by using it to the extreme as it should being used. My Hasselblad with its Zeissies still performs as date of purchase 10 years ago.

The only reason Zeiss went Jap is because of lower production costs. I sure hope their quality stays German in future. I hate Jap crap.

[l33thustla]

So what? What kind of planet do you come from, no... let me answer that one, probably Earth and location: US, what's the American dream again? Oh Burgers and Donuts.

Did I ask what you use? Did I ask what you think of Japanese? Did I ask anything about your college? No, then STFU I just fucking comment that Carl Zeiss is ugly like your fat damn American ass, go and eat your mother fucking damn donuts!

[Indigoscence]

Are you serious? Sony production is high quality and the most expensive in the world.Even ALL Hasselblad is MADE IN JAPAN BY FUJI you retarded,Hasselblad Sweden can not even produce their envisioned camera,because they dont have the technology. Fuji provides Hasselblads core technology so all you european cameras are mostly copies of Japanese products.

[bolderiks]

Iam talking analog you dummy. And I know Fuji does the H1-H? series. Actually the X-Pan also had Fuji Roots. The question is who needs who ? Nowedays Hasselblad needs Fuji to make their products payable. Fuji needs Hasselblad to upgrade their status. Actually its Hasselblad who introduced the standard high-tech-quality approach in the Fuji organisation. After all Hasselblad wants to stay top of the market.

Tip: try to do some research first.

Ever heard of ALPA ? Another Jap eater.

[Indigoscence]

Fuji realized the camera Hasselblad wants, just like in a tailorshop you dnt need to know how to make a suite.Fuji is a far bigger company than Hasselblad for decades how come Hasselblad tought Fuji? Fuji makes robots,computers,cameras and even rockets,highspeed trains..which are being sold all over the world.And Hasselblad NEVER intend to sell their cameras PAYABLE!!as it is the as expensive as a BMW ok? I am sure Fuji got money alot from Hasselblad too.

[bolderiks]

Sweet dreams.

jawn jawn

[PikemannUrge]

@bolderiks Actually, that should be "who needs whom?"

[Indigoscence]

Zeiss need to suck Sonys cock in the ass to survive so you should thank japaneses for that.Zeiss and Hasselblad all need japanese technology to produce their wanted products,not because japanese production is cheap you fucktard.Remember Sony uses Zeiss for purely emotional reasons not that Zeiss quality is any better or cheaper japanese production.And High end lens market is also dominated by the japs.

[shane6003PQ]

Zeiss has huge quantities of developed lens designs and optics for scientific study and photography. How many of the telescopes and satellites around the world say the name Nikon or Canon on them? It would be hard to find many that don't have Zeiss glass.

the computer you're on probably had it's memory cards assembled with the use of zeiss glass. Zeiss is everywhere, but people don't realize it.

Zeiss has all the business it needs. the japanese aren't keeping it alive.

[sharpanator]

the Zeiss lenses on camcorders or Handys are not really Zeiss, it has nothing to do with the real handmade Zeiss lenses or telescopes they built. It is mainstream junk

[1897i]

it's still made by Zeiss, for its use and price its still better than any of the other mainstream junk.

[NLS87]

@sharpanator True, they are made in japan by cosina... when they are... and somethimes not even have real glass, but acrylic like in peresc. glasses!

Zeiss has only the design and name on it

[PikemannUrge]

@Indigoscence I disagree. Zeiss has the lead in microscopes ATM. This is not for emotional reasons.

[sharpanator]

i guess it isnt about where the product is made, it is about who invented the design and the production machines and the most important factor for me, how it is produced, and Zeiss production chiefs will tell the japanese very strict how they have to make the products. cheaper producing companys will probably have lesser demands to their workers and end results. So i guess it isnt that important if a german or Japanese worker built it.

[PikemannUrge]

@bolderiks Aesthetics are very important. Note how beautiful Panavision or Arri cameras are. Excellent equipment requires excellent aesthetics. You need to love using them. As an example outside of photography, have a look at a modern Formula 1 engine, especially a Mercedes-Benz. You *will* want one in your car after you see it.

[bolderiks]

@PikemannUrge, as long as it is 'form follows function' i'm in. And for my car an eco engine is all i need. How this engine looks like? Well this really is a non-issue for me. Thats a matter of interest for the ones who think they feel happy when they lick the bubble of the marketeer.

[PikemannUrge]

@l33thustla Are you referring to lenses or camera bodies? Zeiss lenses are beautiful. Canon lenses are just good. Probably the nicest looking lenses are the ZF primes for SLRs. The nicest looking still camera? Probably the Leica MP. Canon still does not place high priority on aesthetics.

[SteveTonyBriggs]

"bought this lens twenty years ago IT MUST HAVE BEEN THIRD OR FOURTH HAND THEN"

[helthuismartin]

@SteveTonyBriggs I had one too ,also the 80 and the 150 and 250.chrome lenses.,At f 8 they are insane sharp.

[johnhasaname]

did he said bought this twenty years ago IT MUST IT BEEN THIRTY FOUR HUNDRED OR THREE TO FOUR HUNDRED???

[IamSteelManS]

but anyway Carl Zeiss are the history(father) of modern optics...

I do give respect to founder - Carl Zeiss , mathematician - Ernst Abbe , glass genius - Otto Schott for what they done to modern optics...

[IamSteelManS]

Leica lans are more better...

[shane6003PQ]

in rangefinder photography, they are slightly better (M lenses vs ZM lenses), but when it comes to scientific uses, cinema, meterology, optical eyeglasses and anything else, they reign superior to everyone hands down.

[shane6003PQ]

I'm talking about the comparison of leica M to ZM, I believe that Leica does a slightly better job, to clarify my comment.

[IamSteelManS]

Right I totally agree with you - that was which I tried to say...

[watzupdawg]

"Taking you to the moon and back" would have been my slogan.

[egeotomasyon]

Evet kesinlikle her yaptıkları iyi değil. Kimse pörfekt değil.. Ama birçok konuda iyiler :-)

[egeotomasyon]

There's no doubt about it, Carl Zeiss is made the most quality lenses in Germany..

I feel confidence in German Engineering.

Oguz / Turkey

[calimeero]

Abartmaya gerek yok. Almanlarin heryaptigi sey iyi degil.

[coolchef1337]

Carl Zeiss kick ass. I'm using the old 50/2.8 on my Praktica, and it's MUCH better than Helios 58/2.

[anticimexxx]

Sony + Carl Zeiss = King

[Orcinus24x5]

Except that the "Carl Zeiss" lenses Sony uses are not actually made by Zeiss. They have Zeiss -COATINGS- and nothing more.

[tinom85]

Carl Zeiss came from Jena in EAST-Germany!!!!!

[PikemannUrge]

@tinom85 You may be referring to Carl Zeiss Jena, a company that split from CZ proper after the war. These never were the same company. It should be easy to look up the history of the two companies.

[emforty2]

after the '80s Carl Zeiss lens=made in Japan

[MohanSandhu]

That not quite true, the higher end lenses are still made in germany (For Hasselblad, Arri etc.),not that made in Japan is a bad thing.

[number1Schumacherfan]

What, that's not true. Where did you get this? Some lenses are licensed to be produced in other countries, but the majority of lenses are still made in Germany.

[bpwalsh410]

NO. I worked for Zeiss for 6 years and have been to the factories in both East and West Germany. Plenty of manufacturing going on in both places. They do contract some of their lower end optics for manufacture in both China--yes China--and Mexico. But ALL high end Zeiss optics are designed and made in Germany.

[robss86]

yeah!the best of the best! :)

[clivehere]

nokia have carl zeiss on the n73 ..:P

[hanzakbar]

that's not real carl zeiss... its marketing ...

[qwertzwasd]

There is no such thing as "not real carl zeiss". That's a lens developed according to zeiss guidelines and standards for mobile phones. NASA using carl zeiss lenses doesn't mean that there can't be cheaper ones for everyday use.

[alexlxramses]

tenho muito orgulho de trabalhar na carl zeiss brasil na area oftalmica onde temos as melhores lentes multifocais .

[kenjiari]

puxando a sardinha desse jeito deve ter uma porcentagem dos lucros.