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More on topic some side by side comparison of zeiss 35f1.4 to sigma 35f1.4 - Not so sure the zeiss is >>> sigma with regards to bokeh but these pictures show pretty harsh situation:

 

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1225168

That link shows well that the Sigma is no bokeh star. It however shows no images taken with the Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Distagon (ZE/ZF). The Zeiss 35mm f1.4 (ZE/ZF) has only been introduced quite recently (September 2010), and it a totally different design than that old Contax.

 

The old Contax Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Distagon (C/Y) is a 9 element, 8 group design:



The Zeiss 35mm f1.4 Distagon ZF/ZE, 11 elements and 9 groups:



Maybe judging the bokeh character of a 2010 lens by looking at images from a 1975 design might not be the optimal way to go about things?

 

http://photoog.com/2011/11/carl-zeiss-1-...-t-review/

http://www.ppmag.com/web-exclusives/2011...14zf2.html

http://www.lenstip.com/307.1-Lens_review...ction.html

 

From what I have seen (image wise), the Zeiss renders quite nicely for a 35mm lens on SLR. Which is the reason I am interested in it, even though it is a heavy beast and it is rather expensive.