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Revised 2018

Zeissnoun

  1. 1876–
    attributive. Designating lenses and optical equipment (esp. binoculars) manufactured by the firm founded by Carl Zeiss. Esp. in Zeiss binoculars.
    A proprietary name in the United Kingdom.
    1. 1876
      Having referred to the Zeiss lenses, I ought in justice to add that I find them..well worthy the attention of all who may not require the highest attainable perfection.
      Monthly Microsc. Journal February 96
    2. 1905
      Now I will stop, and use my Zeiss glass on the land, which is getting nearer.
      W. James, Letter 3 April (1920) vol. II. 224
    3. 1912
      He had his Zeiss glasses in his hand.
      A. Conan Doyle, Lost World viii. 126
    4. 1938
      I have worshipped her from afar... All last June, through Zeiss glasses.
      S. Beckett, Murphy iv. 60
    5. 1971
      There were..Zeiss binoculars..at the back of the glove compartment.
      R. Dentry, Encounter at Kharmel vii. 127
    6. 1983
      The luckiest found Leica cameras and Zeiss binoculars.
      T. Pocock, 1945 vii. 217
    7. 2016
      It has a 20x zoom and versatile Zeiss lens, capable of capturing wide angle and telephoto scenes.
      Sunday Times (Nexis) 7 February (Features section) 34

Zeiss, n. was revised in June 2018.

Zeiss, n. was last modified in July 2023.