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Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZM
Carl Zeiss · 2014-present
Modern fast 35mm with floating element. Exceptionally sharp wide open.
Known for
- Street photography
- Low light
- Portraits
Considerations
- Large for M-mount
- Expensive
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)5/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast5/5
Flare Resistance5/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control3/5
Distortion Control4/5
Bokeh: Smooth, well-corrected
Common Issues
- Check rangefinder coupling
- Inspect focus mechanics
Buying Guide
Specifications
MountLeica M
Focal Length35mm
Max Aperturef/1.4
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades9
Filter Size49mm
Weight340g
Optical Design
FormulaDistagon
Elements10
Groups7
CoatingZeiss T*
Special1 aspherical, floating element
Pricing
£1500 - £2000
Typical used price
Mint: ~£2300
Adapts To
Sony ELeica SLLeica TLNikon ZCanon RF
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