Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black

Comments about Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:

I read a great deal about this lens before purchasing, particularly about the problem with sides and corners on the M9. The solution is to manually set the lens to 21 f/2.8 11134. Depending on the subject matter, at least for outdoors, the corner issue should be eliminated. In rare situations where it does not, Cornerfix would take care of it.

Shooting indoor is not quite as recommended, as distortions can be quite visible, but that's true of almost all 18mm lenses. In terms of sharpness and colors, it's a beautiful lens.

I didn't try it on other settings or on my M6, but the hood that comes with lens does not work with the M9 at 21mm setting, it blocks parts of the shot.

Comments about Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:

it's amazing on a m8 but on a m9 you get very bad color cast on they out side of this lens :(

its razor sharp

Comments about Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:

I can't find any fault with this lens when used with the Leica M8. There is virtually no drop in quality at the corners and edges of the photograph. I compared photographs made with this lens, and the equivalent product from Nikon, and right away, I decided to sell the Nikon lens. This lens balances well with the M8, and it blends rather nicely with the camera body. I'm using a 25mm Voigtlander auxiliary viewfinder with this lens, and to compensate, I just envision an extra 2mm beyond the brightline square. Doing this, I don't miss a thing. If you will be using the 18mm Distagon in a full-frame or film rangefinder, you will need to use either the 18 or 20mm auxiliary viewfinder.
Images made with this lens are incredibly detailed and lively. You do not get the feeling of looking through a piece of glass; it's as if nothing's between you and the subject. The depth of field is incredible, as to be expected at this focal length, so hyperfocal settings always produce crisp images. The lens comes with a great lens hood...vented, and it comes off only by pushing down and counterclockwise. The lens cap has great center-pinch-and outer rim release. The finish is flawless. I recommend this lens for travel, architecture, and landscapes.

Comments about Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:

Provides excellent picture quailty on my Leica M8; works also fine with every old Leica M; used for landscapes and reportage; much better value compared to the original lenses

Comments about Zeiss Super Wide Angle 18mm f/4 Distagon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:

I don't like very much the use of external finder and this one is not as good as this for the 21mm. The bright lines are too chick.

The quality of the construction is beautiful and the pictures are great.

For me, this lens is too big and too heavy for a rangefinder body but the effect are very interesting.