Jeremy Z
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That is a shame, to have forgotten or to be in denial that a snapshot is sometimes all one wants or needs.Not for me. If I have a choice between using on-camera flash or not getting the shot, I'll opt for not getting the shot.
Zaphod, Zeiss is the world's top lens maker. They are comparable or better than equivalent lenses from any manufacturer, and if the design cannot be made while retaining the Zeiss quality level, they don't bother making it. They are high end lenses, just like Porsches are high-end cars. They can be counted on to perform, just based on the name alone.
For example, Nikon makes a 50mm f/1.4 that compares pretty well with the Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4. But there are little touches that set the Zeiss apart; firm damping, higher quality components in some areas... While Nikon makes some... "mass market kit lenses" Zeiss doesn't, really. They are willing to lower their standards to make more money.
The make or approve optical designs from Sony, just like Schneider does for Kodak and Leica does for Panasonic. But this is not really the same league, in my opinion. This is the big leagues.
Also, I will admit that the name means less now than it did 25, 50, or 100 years ago.