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Contax RTS
How Porsche, Carl Zeiss and Yashica teamed up in secret to build the legendary Contax RTS camera after Pentax walked away

By David S Young Published

Classic cameras “Top Secret Project 130”: The forgotten 1970s scheme that completely changed camera history

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Zeiss lenses on a white surface next to a KEH lens cloth
KEH just became Zeiss' exclusive partner for photo repair and servicing in the United States

By James Artaius Published

NEWS "Premium camera equipment is built to perform for decades, and repair is core to photographers getting the most out of their tools"

NEWS
Zeiss Horizon Anamorphic
Zeiss just made world-first anamorphic lenses with built-in motors and swappable looks

By Sebastian Oakley Published

news Zeiss just reinvented its cinema lens formula with new world-first horizon anamorphics

news
A shadowy mysterious Zeiss lens on a dark background
Zeiss is teasing “the next major advancement in lens technology,” but the teaser looks unlike any lens that I’ve ever seen

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

LENS Zeiss is hosting an event on June 2 that promises a big step forward in lens technology, but the teaser photo has me incredibly curious

LENS
Line drawing of three classic Contaflex cameras
More expensive than a Nikon F: The rise and fall of the "Bullseye" camera

By David S Young Published

Classic cameras The secret history of the Zeiss Contaflex and the 35mm TLR that changed everything

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A blurred-out man holds a spotting scope at sunset.
Zeiss Conquest Apia 65 strips away the bulk – but does less give this compact spotting scope more?

By Alan Palazon Published

News The Conquest Apia 65 is Zeiss’ new lightweight spotting scope designed to break the trade-off between optical quality and compact build – but will it achieve this?

News
Zeiss announces Otus ML 1.4/35: a top-tier 35mm f/1.4 wide prime ideal for street, landscape, and architectural photography

By Adam Waring Published

News This manual-focus Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount lens promises sublime optical quality, but you'll pay the Zeiss price…

News
Start selling your body parts: Zeiss' latest cine lenses cost an arm and a leg!

By Ben Andrews Published

But you can't put a price on exquisite cinematography, right?

Lenses
CameraTins wooden Pentax 17 on blue to purple gradient with roundel
I think these wooden film cameras are the perfect Christmas gift, and they’re 50% off!

By Mike Harris Published

Affordable holiday gifts for photographers are hard to come by, but I’d be over the moon to receive a 1:1 wooden mock-up of my favorite film camera

Film Cameras
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binoculars handheld with horse in background
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binoculars review

By Gavin Stoker Published

Review Unassumingly compact yet capable of all-weather use, the premium look and feel of the Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binos team a durable design with impressive-quality HD optics. But can even that justify the steep price tag?

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