Lots of great reading for us classic lens enthusiasts in this issue... Eric Goldstein ---------- Forwarded message ---------- ** <http://www.zeiss.de/C1257375002C3536/npreview?OpenAgent&newsletter=892563B5EEC63105C1257958003FFEF8> *Carl Zeiss * Camera Lens News * Issue No. 41 ** December 2011 Dear Mr. G., This issue of the Camera Lens Newsletter is all about water. This element has always fascinated photographers, whether they have used water as a creative element – for example by composing an image with moving water, with reflections, or with the play of light on the water's surface – or whether water is simply the subject. The Cape Region of South Africa offers stunning scenery to explore all the facets of water. Photographer Martin Zimelka, who grew up in the region, reveals both the subtle and powerful sides of water in his work. You can also read an interview with American Raymond Larose in which he talks about the "magical moments" that water has created for him. This issue also includes an extensive article about water photography, with many detailed tips and tricks, including how to get great results by using POL filters. You will also find an article about the new Distagon T* 2/25 lens. Finally, we continue our series on lens names: in this issue, you will learn about the history and development of the Hologon, Biogon and Distagon lenses. Here you will find all contributions on this key topic<http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?cat=43>. We published these and further interesting articles during the last 20 weeks in our Camera Lens Blog <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/>. For easy print out of our blog articles we have integrated a print out function. Issues before the start of the blog are available as PDF in our archive<http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?page_id=18>. *Next key topic: Expedition and action photography* Our next focus theme, which will run from January until March 2012, will be about the challenges of difficult shooting situations – for example a safari or mountain climbing – and the requirements for the photography equipment. Visit our Camera Lens Blog <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/>! Happy reading! The sea in me Water. For photographers who want to capture this element at its best, South Africa's Cape region offers the perfect backdrop. And luckily for Martin Zimelka, it is here, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, that he calls home. Regardless of whether the sea is active or calm or the motif is a small bay or long coastline, Zimelka's images depict water in all its manifest forms. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=665> Tips and tricks for photographing water Water as one of the primordial elements has been a constant source of fascination for the human imagination, and offers a host of stunning images for photographers. The quietness of a lake in the mountains, reflecting the beauty of its pristine natural environment, forms a fascinating contrast to the swift flow of a brook running through the forest undergrowth, for example. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=832> The POL filter – a visual effects artist Four new diameters for UV and POL filters are now available from Carl Zeiss. In this article, we discuss how POL filters can be used to create impressive visual effects. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=871> At home by the water It was through his father that Raymond Larose, at age 13, discovered his love for photography and nature. Since then, he has been fascinated by water and his home state of New Hampshire (USA) offers a stunning backdrop. Larose, 40, likes working without a flash, strobes and reflectors. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=946> The curtain rises for the new Distagon T* 2/25 Carl Zeiss introduces its new Distagon T* 2/25 ZE and ZF.2. This high-speed, moderate wide-angle lens loves to capture dramatic perspectives and is at its best in difficult lighting conditions. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=999> Watch the video introducing the new Distagon T* 2/25<http://youtu.be/HTUCi_gJSo8> See further application samples<http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlzeisslenses/sets/72157627990277678/> A fascinating trio: Distagon, Biogon and Hologon Tessar, Planar, Sonnar, Biogon and Distagon. These are all examples of famous ZEISS lens names. In this article series, we reveal how these names came about and the special characteristics of each lens. Today, we take a closer look at lenses that end with "gon": Distagon, Biogon and Hologon. Continue reading <http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=1044> PDF-Download<http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/en_CLB41_Nasse_LensNames_Distagon.pdf> Published by Carl Zeiss AG Carl-Zeiss-Str. 22 73447 Oberkochen www.zeiss.com/photo Unsubscribe<http://lenses.zeiss.com/photo/en_DE/footer/newsletter.html?nl=E3S7QKQ6YB1&lang=eng> Please do not reply to this message. If you have questions or comments please send an eMail to photo@xxxxxxxx or call our Hotline +49 7364 20 6175.