Kenko Tokina has introduced that it’s ending manufacturing of the Zeiss Loxia prime lens sequence. The corporate posted the information on its Japanese web site earlier this month.
Zeiss Loxia
The primary Zeiss Loxia lenses have been launched in 2014, with different fashions added as much as 2018. The lenses have a compact and sturdy steel design. There are at present 4 prime lenses within the Zeiss Loxia sequence: 25 mm f/2.4, 35 mm f/2, 50 mm f/2 and 85 mm f/2.4. The entire focal lengths cowl a full-frame sensor. With a 180-degree focus ring, the Zeiss Loxia lenses are ideally suited to video work. As well as, you possibly can select to de-click the aperture rings on the lenses for clean modifications in publicity whereas filming. The Zeiss Loxia lenses can be found for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Kenko Tokina revealed a press release concerning the Zeiss Loxia lenses on its Japanese web site. It mentioned, “Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. want to inform you that manufacturing of the next merchandise has been discontinued. Thanks to your patronage. We sit up for your continued help: Loxia 2.8/21, Loxia 2.4/25, Loxia 2/50, Loxia 2.4/85.”
What has Zeiss mentioned?
The web site PetaPixel mentioned that it had spoken to Zeiss concerning the choice to finish the Loxia lens sequence. The corporate advised PetaPixel, “In response to the newest market developments, we’ve got determined to adapt our product portfolio and subsequently, will now not supply the lens in query.” Nonetheless, there are nonetheless different Zeiss lenses being made as the corporate has a unbroken manufacturing partnership with Cosina.
What we predict
The Zeiss identify is an iconic model on this planet of lenses. Nonetheless, the corporate has been utilizing third-party producers to provide its digicam lenses for a while. So long as two years in the past, there have been rumors that Zeiss was ending its lens manufacturing. Now that has come true for the Loxia lens sequence not less than. Zeiss hasn’t made any feedback concerning the Otus lenses, which have been introduced in February this yr. Hopefully, this isn’t the tip for Zeiss digicam lenses.
Priing and availability
Though the Zeiss Loxia lenses are now not being manufactured, they’re nonetheless proven as being in inventory by some retailers. If you wish to choose one up, it’s best to act shortly.
