Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length

notic · 09-13-2006, 01:00 PM

The World's Largest Telephoto Lens

On display at Photokina in Cologne:
Hall 2.1, Booth B010.

Never before has the world of photography seen such a lens. Developed for long distance wildlife photography this supertele lens provides 21x magnification. In search of the highest imaginable image quality the client decided for 6x6 medium format and the Hasselblad 203 FE as the best camera he is aware of.

At 1700 mm focal length and a speed of f/4 this lens put requirements on optical glas, lens assembly and quality assurance methods, never before encountered in photo lens manufacture. This 256 kg behemoth also required Carl Zeiss to develop totally new ways of operating a telephoto lens, including servo controlled aiming and focusing.

Drawing from its expertise in satellite and space optics as well as semiconductor fabrication lenses Carl Zeiss was happy to accept the challenge.

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Osnabrueck · 09-13-2006, 02:49 PM

I said a-holy crap! That's insane man. Just think of like… the outrageous snooping you could do on your neighbors with that rig.

Zonda · 09-13-2006, 02:52 PM

256kg !!!

The Artist · 09-13-2006, 04:56 PM

HAHA.. lol you need a motrized arm to use this lens..

SDNR · 09-13-2006, 10:58 PM

Nikon used to offer a 2000mm lens but they no longer make it. So how much does this thing cost? .....I'm guessing at least $30,000 USD.

NevadaJack · 09-17-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by notic

The World's Largest Telephoto Lens

On display at Photokina in Cologne:
Hall 2.1, Booth B010.

Never before has the world of photography seen such a lens. Developed for long distance wildlife photography this supertele lens provides 21x magnification. In search of the highest imaginable image quality the client decided for 6x6 medium format and the Hasselblad 203 FE as the best camera he is aware of.

At 1700 mm focal length and a speed of f/4 this lens put requirements on optical glas, lens assembly and quality assurance methods, never before encountered in photo lens manufacture. This 256 kg behemoth also required Carl Zeiss to develop totally new ways of operating a telephoto lens, including servo controlled aiming and focusing.

Drawing from its expertise in satellite and space optics as well as semiconductor fabrication lenses Carl Zeiss was happy to accept the challenge.

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I just ordered one in Andorite Grey with Black interior...optional cart and crane extra...

WOW...think of the images of wildlife this thing will produce!

09-13-2006, 01:00 PM	#1
notic Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 841 Thanks: 198 Thanked 139 Times in 84 Posts	Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length The World's Largest Telephoto Lens On display at Photokina in Cologne: Hall 2.1, Booth B010. Never before has the world of photography seen such a lens. Developed for long distance wildlife photography this supertele lens provides 21x magnification. In search of the highest imaginable image quality the client decided for 6x6 medium format and the Hasselblad 203 FE as the best camera he is aware of. At 1700 mm focal length and a speed of f/4 this lens put requirements on optical glas, lens assembly and quality assurance methods, never before encountered in photo lens manufacture. This 256 kg behemoth also required Carl Zeiss to develop totally new ways of operating a telephoto lens, including servo controlled aiming and focusing. Drawing from its expertise in satellite and space optics as well as semiconductor fabrication lenses Carl Zeiss was happy to accept the challenge. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

09-13-2006, 02:49 PM	#2
Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,100 Thanks: 410 Thanked 342 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length I said a-holy crap! That's insane man. Just think of like… the outrageous snooping you could do on your neighbors with that rig.

09-13-2006, 02:52 PM	#3
Zonda Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 831 Thanked 809 Times in 461 Posts	Re: Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length 256kg !!!

09-13-2006, 04:56 PM	#4
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length HAHA.. lol you need a motrized arm to use this lens..

09-13-2006, 10:58 PM	#5
SDNR Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 1,319 Thanked 870 Times in 534 Posts	Re: Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length Nikon used to offer a 2000mm lens but they no longer make it. So how much does this thing cost? .....I'm guessing at least $30,000 USD.

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