Zeiss on Facebook today posted first image of Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 macro lens at PhotoPlus Expo.
According to B&H Photo Video, the shipping date for this lens is delayed to February 27, 2014. This lens is designed for Sony APS-C E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount cameras.
Update: Some more images of this Zeiss Touit 2.8/50 lens from Thephoblographer.
So far, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Macro looks to be a very promising addition to the company’s lineup of lenses for mirrorless APS-C cameras. Judging by the overall quality of Zeiss lenses, and by the great performance of the companies previous Touit offerings, we’re positive that this lens is going to be another great performer, and a serious challenger to both Fujifilm’s and Sony’s macro lens offerings. We also reckon, though, that it’s going to have a significantly higher price point than these. – from thephoblographer
Cool, thanks for the photo. Your pictures show the filter ring sticking out some 3mm or so, so it gives me hope I can get a machine shop to cut off the outer filter ring and allow the lens to work in my existing underwater port on my Nauticam NA-NEX7 housing (83mm). I was worried the measurements Zeiss gave me (86mm length) were to the outside barrel and that the filter ring would be inside the barrel, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. Hopefully I won’t have to do any modifications, but great to see the ability to shorten the lens by a few mm if neccessary.