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Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black
The Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Lens is a compact wide angle lens designed for full integration with TTL-exposure metering. It has a minimum focusing distance of 2.3' (0.7 m), and offers ultra-sharp resolving power and next to zero distortion. The C in its name stands for compact: it is less then 2.2" (55mm) long.
The Carl Zeiss range of T* ZM-mount lenses offers high standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. You can count on highly advanced flare control for crisp and brilliant images. And virtually zero geometric distortion, ensuring precise accuracy when reproducing shapes, especially useful when photographing products and architecture.
- 1/3 stop interval click stops allows for exact exposure
- Precise 10 bladed aperture creates pleasing unfocused highlights
- Wear resistant filter mount for long-term reliability in tough conditions
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| f/Stop Range | 2.8-22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.3' (0.7 m) |
| Magnification | 1:17 |
| Angle of View | 62° |
| Groups/Elements | 5/7 |
| Length | 2.2" (55mm) |
| Maximum Diameter | 2" (52mm) |
| Weight | 7 oz (200g) |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent output (3)
- Nice bokeh (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No hood included
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
Great lens. f/2.8 is about as slow as I would want to go for 35mm. It produces wonderful colors, contrast, and sharpness. Sold my Leica Summicron for $$$ and only spent $ on this lens. Great build quality, and superb optics.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
I also have the Leica 35mm Summarit f/2.5 lens. The Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 Biogon C is equal in sharpness wide open to the Summarit. It renders a quality that I really like, especially in portraits. It appears to as well made as the Summarit. Only time will tell. I like the focusing knob on the Leica better, however, otherwise, I am very happy and quite pleased with this little jewel. Bokeh and contrast is also quite pleasing. I wished it came with lens hood and I also wished it had a 39mm filter thread. Oh well, those reasons are not enough to not to get this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
I am using on my Leica M9 it has exceptional contrast, edge to edge sharpness,at any f/stop. It's relatively fast f/stop allows use of more natural light in portraits than with any other lens I own.
I have also used it for photographing landscapes, buildings and construction sites. It has never done anything but make my work look great. It is compact and very lightweight, I enjoy using my hand meter for accurate readings, and I haven't had this much fun in years!
The Black and White conversions made with this lens are comparable in tonality to darkroom printing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- 43mm Filter
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
I owm a Leica M7 and M8.2 and I love these cameras as "pro grade" traveling cameras. I usually pack a 35mm and a 85/90mm with a tripod (with a multi raw pano. head) and a few filters to go around the World. With that, I can do everything with a very very small back pack (even 200M pixels Gigapans). After having bought the Zeiss ZF trilogy 21/35/100mm for my Nikon D700 from lens, I was so impressed that I decided to try ZM lenses on my Leicas, while keeping my Leica 35mm ASPH f2.0 and 90mm f2.8. Well, the results are clear. This Zeiss ZM is incredibly sharp at all apertures. The quality of the images delivered are perfect corner to corner. In a simple word, it is at the same level that the Leica equivalent, for 1/3 of the price. Now, I know that I can sell my used Leica lenses at a very good price... Not sure these Zeiss are going to keep their market value over the years. Fantastic products, I love it and I will keep it anyway. Thanks Zeiss!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Color
- Consistent Output
- Focusing nub
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharpness
- Size
Cons
- Almost too sharp
- Slowish aperture
Best Uses
- General Purpose
- Landscape/Scenery
- Street
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
Using this on an M9 for general out and about photos during the day. What a lovely lens! exceedingly sharp across the whole (full) frame, nice colours - slightly on the warm side of neutral, smooth bokeh, compact, I am absolutely delighted with this lens!
bonus - the hood from my 40mm VC Nokton fits perfectly! (same factory)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Contrasty
- Sharp
- Small
- Solid
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow
Best Uses
- landscape
- Portraiture
- Street Photography
Comments about Zeiss Wide Angle 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Manual Focus Lens - Black:
This little lens is stunning. It is pretty short so it won't increase the width of your camera much. This is important as I have this mounted on a Sony NEX-3 and it is my carry around camera.
The real key, however, is that the lens is sharp and wonderfully contrasty wide open. I have a Voigtlander that is the same size. It can open up to f/1.4 but it is pretty soft that wide. You have to stop it down pretty much to f/4 before it is as sharp as the Zeiss is at f/2.8 in the middle. It pretty much never catches up in the corners.
So while it would be nice if it were a bit faster, I like that it is very, very good however I want to use it.
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What's in the Box
- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- 2-Year Warranty
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