ZEISS Ikon Distagon T* ZM 1.4/35 Wide-Angle Camera Lens for Leica ZM-Mount Rangefinder Cameras, Black
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Brand | Zeiss |
Focal Length Description | 35 mm |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 35 mm |
About this item
- VIRTUALLY DISTORTION-FREE OPTICS: Dramatic perspectives and a view from extraordinary image angles - ZEISS lenses open up new composition possibilities. Distortion would disrupt the composition because straight lines, whose image does not go through the image center, would be reproduced with a curved shape. This annoying effect is accordingly and largely compensated through elaborate optical designs at all focal lengths.
- EXCELLENT IMAGE QUALITY: ZEISS lenses offer the highest possible standards in terms of performance, reliability and, of course, image quality. Quite simply, they are superior in every way. 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.
- EXCELLENT RESOLUTION AND HIGH CONTRAST: Richly saturated and vivid colours are a must in the creation of lasting impressions. However, stray light within an optical system leads to a lightening of the image that is particularly noticeable in the shadows. This reduces image contrast, with the result that exposures lack contrast and appear faded. To avoid this, ZEISS combines various specially developed technologies to reduce the undesirable effects of stray light.
- MINIMIZED FOCUS SHIFT: ZEISS T* ZM-mount lenses are specifically designed to minimize focus shift with aperture changes – an important innovation with big benefits for rangefinder photography. As a result, you can expect improved accuracy of the rangefinder-defined focus while the precise 10-blade aperture with 1/3 stop interval click stops ensures exact exposure.
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lens type | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Leica M | Leica M | — | Leica M | Leica M |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | — |
minimum focal length | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 2 millimeters |
max focal length | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 28 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 28 millimeters |
model name | Ikon Distagon T* ZM | Ikon Distagon T* ZM | Ikon C Biogon T* ZM | — | 11141 | Elmarit M 28mm |
min aperture | 16 millimeters | 16 millimeters | 22 millimeters | 1.4 f stop | — | — |
max aperture | 1.4 millimeters | 1.4 millimeters | 2.8 millimeters | — | 2 f stop | 2.8 f stop |
image stabilization | Optical | Optical | Optical | Digital | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 2.57 x 2.49 x 2.49 inches |
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Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
ASIN | B00TDL05XO |
Item model number | 000000-2112-846 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,801 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 3, 2015 |
Manufacturer | ZEISS |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Master of varietyIf you're a fan of classic rangefinder photography, then you'll love the Distagon T 1,4/35 ZM. Showing no compromises in image quality, this lens also shines with its high speed and universal angle of view. In dimly lit rooms or at twilight, this top-of-the-line lens performs brilliantly, even completely wide open at f/1.4. And thanks to its perfectly level field of view, it offers completely even sharpness and contrast all the way into the corners. Add to that the precise manual focus, perfect for bringing out the subtleties of your subjects, and you have a lens that allows you to give each image a uniquely personal touch. Enrich your rangefinder camera with the compact Distagon T 1,4/35 ZM – and capture life's most beautiful moments in all its fascination.
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1. Excellent image quality overall
2. Beautiful bokeh
3. Amazing resilience to stray light. The best flare control among M-mount lenses.
4. Lateral CA is minimal and only shows up in very tough lighting conditions, like shooting against the hard light source
5. Longitudinal CA non-existent
My only initial disappointment was that it came without a lens hood. Now I can say that this lens does not need it, really.
Why did I buy the one of most expensive 35 mm lenses only to adapt it to a camera that it was not designed for? The draw of this lens. The Image rendition is superb with incredible color color accuracy and sharpness. Though this lens is not technically perfect in the Sony FEmount, the images are extremely artistic and film like.
In addition the lens is relatively compact compared to the Sony 35mm 1.4 FE lens.
This lens is definitely better than its Leica counter part at half the price in my opinion.
This is a lens to be handed down to your next generation.
It is on the larger side, but it's noticeably lighter than the Voigtlander. If you want a smaller 35/1.4 with equal performance, your only other option is the Leica Summilux FLE, and that lens is several times more expensive, and honestly no better optically.
I've had maybe 6 different 35/1.4's across a few systems and makers, and this is probably my favorite one.
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I've used a few different 35mm lenses in my professional life and before this, I was using the equally amazing Voigtlander Nokton 35mm ASPH VM II with great results. However, there was one problem, mostly affecting all Voigtlander lenses, is optical correction. Despite all VM lenses good metal built quality, most lenses suffer strong chromatic aberration when shooting wide open in contrasting scene and barrel distortion. I was really happy with it but after extensive use last year on weddings, I spent a lot of time correcting these 'phenomenons' and really wasting a lot of my post production time. So a better lens was sought.
I was close to getting the Leica Summilux 35mm FLE which cost twice as much as the Zeiss and three times the Voigtlander, so I kept hesitating. It just didn't make business sense abeit its superior performance. But that all chanced with the announcement of the Zeiss Distagon.
I had to wait a long time for it because it wasn't available until now. I ordered it straight away and after a few photoshoots, I can tell you I am shock with its performance. Sharp wide open (even more so than Voigtlander and probably hairline better than Leica), contrasty, and very very well optically corrected. No visible distortion so straight lines stay straight and chromatic aberration is almost non existent (a little bit but I can accept it as it's way way way better than anything I've seen!)
Bokeh is pleasant but can be busy at times. I do think the Voigtlander has the better bokeh though, a bit smoother in my opinion. Zeiss is a middle ground in terms of the overall feel. Pictures are more true to life and Voigltander is a little soft (good for environmental portrait) and Leica is just too abrupt (too much pop!)
It's a shame that it doesn't come with a hood because I don't use filter so a hood is used to protect the front of the lens. I ordered this through Amazon and it's from a German dealer, they are very good and it comes with a 3-year international warranty after registering with Zeiss!