Characterized by its speed and sophisticated design, the silver Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM from ZEISS is a wide-angle prime for M-mount rangefinder cameras. Balancing the versatile wide focal length is the notably bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which aids in working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field. The Distagon optical design, which helps to reduce distortion, is benefitted by the inclusion of both aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements to further suppress spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. A floating elements system is also employed to maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, even at the minimum focusing distance of 2.3', and a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting.
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Key Features
- Leica M-Mount Lens
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Three Low Dispersion Elements
Characterized by its speed and sophisticated design, the silver Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM from ZEISS is a wide-angle prime for M-mount rangefinder cameras. Balancing the versatile wide focal length is the notably bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which aids in working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field. The Distagon optical design, which helps to reduce distortion, is benefitted by the inclusion of both aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements to further suppress spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity. A floating elements system is also employed to maintain image quality throughout the focusing range, even at the minimum focusing distance of 2.3', and a T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to individual elements to control lens flare and ghosting.
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ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Overview
Wide-angle lens employs a Distagon optical concept to realize well-corrected imagery with virtually no distortion.
Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for selective focus shooting.
Two aspherical elements help to reduce spherical aberrations in order to realize a high degree of sharpness.
Three anomalous partial dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved color accuracy and clarity.
ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating has been applied to each lens surface to help minimize reflections and provide greater contrast and color fidelity.
Floating elements design helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 2.3'.
A 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when working with selective focus techniques.
ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Specs
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ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Reviews
Other Reviews say it all
By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-19
After 1 day of owning this lens there is little I can add to what has already been said. The only point I think is overblown is the size/weight issue. It is a large lens by M standards and does intrude into the 35mm frame line a bit - not terrible by any means. With hood it would intrude much more of course. By SL standards it's the runt of the litter. I don't find the lens to be all that much heavier than the zm biogon 35 f2 or planar f2 - was expecting a much more noticeable difference but it's nominal. Certainly lighter than any of Leica's newer and faster glass.
A great lens for my SL2-S
By Gary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-24
I love manual focus prime lenses and I absolutely love the Zeiss 35/1.4 zm. It's size marries well with the SL-S. Sharp, Micro contrast with 3D pop. Focus and aperture rings feel really good. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys manual focus primes even on non M bodies.
See any errors on this page?
Can I use it with my Leica M3?
Can I use it with my Leica M3?
The ZEISS ZM lens family is compatible with any M-mount camera.
Date published: 2019-08-03
question
Does this lens needs specific lens hood for or we can use existing lens hood from zeiss?
It needs a specific lens hood, which has been available for quite awhile now -- just do a search on Zeiss Lens Hood for 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZM Lens .
Date published: 2018-11-20
Is there a lens hood that matches the silver ...
Is there a lens hood that matches the silver color lens?
No, the lens hood made for the ZEISS Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Lens (Silver) is in black, https://bhpho.to/3Gzndn4 .
Date published: 2023-01-12
Does this lens have the coded 6-bit contacts? I ...
Does this lens have the coded 6-bit contacts? I want to mount this to a Leica SL2S using a leica m to L mount adapter.
No.
Date published: 2021-12-19
Can this be put on Leica SL2 body w/m-l adapter ...
Can this be put on Leica SL2 body w/m-l adapter w/o any issues (focus?...focus shift etc)?
You could use a Metabones Leica M Lens to Leica L Camera T Adapter, BH # MEMBLMLBT1 to attach this Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM Lens to a Leica SL2 without any issues.
https://bhpho.to/3XD3472
Date published: 2023-01-24
What Leica lens profile best maps to this Zeiss ...
What Leica lens profile best maps to this Zeiss lens? (Leica Cat. # 11860 or 11883 or 11873?)
This lens would be closest: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/720355-USA/Leica_11663_35mm_f_1_4_Summilux_M_Aspherical.html
Date published: 2020-06-05
Will this lens work on the Fuji GF cameras?
Will this lens work on the Fuji GF cameras?
You can use adapter to connect lenses with Leica M-mount to Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras. Type in our search bar Leica M Lens to Fujifilm G-Mount Camera Adapter to find multiple options.
Date published: 2021-07-13
question
Ok, this question may sounds stupid but I am so curious. For the same Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4 lens, is there any quality difference between E-mount and Leica M-mount?
ZEISS does not offer a 1.4/35 lens for the Sony E-mount cameras. However, your question could also apply to the differences between the Distagon 1.4/35 ZM for M-mount cameras and the new Milvus 1.4/35 for F and EF mount cameras. While the focal length and aperture are the same, the lenses have different optical and mechanical designs. The former does not have an auto-aperture feature and is designed for a shorter flange focal distance, both of which helps to keep the size and weight low. The latter features and auto-aperture (meaning the aperture closes down during the exposure, than opens fully after to keep the viewfinder bright) and is designed for cameras with a longer flange distance. Despite these differences, both lenses are designed to produce high image quality on the cameras for which they were designed.
Date published: 2023-01-30